St Morris woman on a crusade to rescue injured and orphaned ducklings as they start hatching across Adelaide – Adelaide Now
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St Morris woman on a crusade to rescue injured and orphaned ducklings as they start hatching across Adelaide
Suzanne Pope runs a duckling rescue program from her St Morris home. Picture: Orr Helen Source: adelaidenow
EVERY year hundreds of bruised, broken and homeless animals rely on the kindness of Suzanne Pope and her fellow Fauna Rescue volunteers.
It is a labour of love for the St Morris woman, who has been rescuing and relocating injured and orphaned animals for more than a decade.
“I grew up on a farm so I’ve always been around animals,” Mrs Pope, 60, says.
“Now I do whatever I can to make sure animals are looked after.”
Mrs Pope is especially busy this time of year as ducklings begin to hatch.
She has about 60 ducklings rescued from across Adelaide but expects this figure might double.
“The ducklings start hatching as early as July and we see little ones around until after Christmas.
“Some ducks even have two lots of ducklings.”
Mrs Pope says there are many things people can do to help ducklings.
“If you see a duckling without an adult, pick it up – it won’t survive on its own.
“Keep it warm and call Fauna Rescue.”
She encourages people to consider volunteering with Fauna Rescue.
“We are always looking for more volunteers.”
She says volunteers do not have to be animal experts.
“Sometimes we just need someone to pick up the ducks from the vets.
“But you are still saving a life.”
Contact Fauna Rescue on 8289 0896.
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