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WAR is a passionate group of volunteers, foster carers, transporters, wildlife shelters and species specialists, looking after the wildlife of the western region of the greater Melbourne Metro area.

We are fortunate to have available to us a  rich and diverse native wildlife population. We have been called upon to rescue and rehabilitate everything from wallabies and kangaroos,  possums of all kinds, wombats and echidnas, seals, sea birds of all shapes and size's, raptors, owls, reptiles, and numerous species of birds such as parrots and honey eaters!

Public and professional education is of paramount importance to us.

Our seasoned wildlife carers and rescuers, work extremely closely with local Council, Police, Vets, Community Groups, Libraries, Schools and Local Businesses.

To date, the city of Hobson's Bay are leading the way in recognising the need for wildlife rescue teams in urban areas and are strong supporters of our work.

Anyone can become a member of WAR! 

Please visit our main membership page for details.

If you live in the Western area, we invite you to also contact The Team on 0421 471 007 for details on how to get involved locally.

HELP WESTERN ANIMAL RESCUE

Every week, sick or injured wildlife is taken for assessment  to:

These professional teams help our rescuers assess and treat our wildlife. This of course costs a lot of money and time, and whilst the vets do their bit where they can, we encourage you to help too.

You can DONATE money to the WAR vet account at these clinics or look for our donation cans at vet clinic's or animal services in the Western Region.

Donations are tax deductible and can also be made through our main website and by post.

All donations given in the Western Region STAY in the Western Region!

BADGAR Hobson's Bay would like to thank all of our supporter vets and clinics for their donations of time and energy and their enormous moral support during the heatwave and fire season this year.