27/04/2026
Introducing Koa. Koa came into care 10 days ago. His mother had been shot dead, little Koa was left to die a cruel slow death. The loss of his mother would have been heartbreaking enough, but to leave him defenceless and abandoned, a sure victim to starvation and predation was an unforgivable act. I recieved the call, at 7 am, A couple were walking along the bibulum track, and noticed this beautiful little joey, standing still next to what looked like, from a distance, a log. The couple decided to investigate. As the couple drew closer, they could see that the little joey, was actually standing next to his dead mother's body. They didn't want to scare him away, so they kept their distance and called me on our rescue hotline. I left as soon as I could after, warming up a snuggle disc, and grabbing a sherpa lined hanging bag, that housed the warm snuggle disc. I was an hour away and the very kind couple assured me one would watch the joey, whilst the other Brian, would meet me on the track, that he had given me directions to find. It was a relief to see Brian waving me down, on a loney gravel back track. I grabbed the bag and greeted Brian with a handshake. Brian led the way through the bush, until we arrived to where Sandra had been keeping watch on joey. Joey looked to be around 3 kgs, joeys at this age are extremely hard to capture. They are lightening quick, not used to seeing a human and are afraid. I left Brian and Sandra, watching me, as I ever so slowly, started to approach the little orphan. I expected him to make a run for it, but to my surprise, as I grew closer, he let out a tiny bark. I know that sound ever too well. I had to fight back the tears, that bark, was saying help me. He barked again, as I was ever so slowly, one step at a time, growing closer to him , I said to him " its ok baby, you are safe..its ok". He barked again with so much sadness that I started to cry. By this time I was one metre away, he just stood there looking at me with these innocent eyes, I instantly thought.. how could such innocent eyes, touch my heart so profoundly? They were full of so much heart break. I slowly approached closer, then, he did something I never expected... the little baby, put his arms up, to be helped. I still approached very slowly, now only an arms length away..I whispered.." Please bubby , please dont hop away." He didn't, he just stood there, with his arms outreached, I Then scooped him up, I held him in my arms, he was safe, this little baby was now mine. I cuddled him ever so lovingly, I felt his body melt into mine, his body telling me the relief his little heart was feeling. Linda and Brian, quickly walked over, they were absolutely amazed, praising the unbelievable capture. We were all, I could safely say, at that moment, the happiest people in the world. Over the past ten days, this beautiful joey has stolen my heart With missing his mother so much, and needing way more love and cuddles than I can possibly give right now, I have given him to Sami Broomhead and fiance Sam Guppy to take into their loving care. Sami and Sam will love and cherish this beautiful little joey they have named Koa. Sam and Sami have little Willow in care, who was thrilled to welcome little Koa to her home. These babies come into care , sometimes with broken bodies, but always with a broken heart. In time, the memory of what happened will fade, the memory of his beautiful mother will never fade. Koa has now two loving parents who will mend his little heart. Sami surprised me when she asked if they could also be his sponsor. Such a beautiful and loving gesture, to give a special little orphan. Below is Sami meeting Koa for the first time today.
Bridgetown Wildlife Rescue Inc
