SOW’s is the largest shelter in the city, dedicated to saving, caring for, and rehabilitating injured animals while also offering educational programs for schools and community organizations.

Since 1992, I have managed the shelter, assisting hundreds of animals, including possums, ducklings, lorikeets, magpies, currawongs, and bats. In recognition of my efforts with wildlife, I was honored with an OAM in 2019. My work involves rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured or orphaned animals, as well as providing educational talks to schools and community groups.

I have four dedicated foster carers who will continue the shelter's mission and care for more wildlife. As the largest shelter in the Melbourne area, I collaborate with various organizations, including the marine response unit for penguins, swans, and large seabirds. My home serves as the shelter, with wildlife present in every room. 

The donation will greatly help me continue rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. I will use the funds to improve the sprinkler system for the aviaries to help them keep the temperature constant and to buy fuel to rescue and transport native wildlife in and around Melbourne.

I continue to rescue wildlife as I love them and they need it!

Please support your local shelters, and if you encounter injured wildlife, contact a wildlife organization or, if possible, take them to a nearby veterinarian.