Bushfire season

How to care for your pets or injured wildlife

Important information

Pet Emergency?
In case of emergency, please visit one of our partner animal hospitals, who are open 365 days a year. Find a location

You can also find your local Greencross Vets clinic here
Please note clinic hours may change over holiday periods.

Develop an Emergency Plan

In preparation for bushfire season, floods or extreme weather, it’s important to have an emergency plan in place that includes your pets.

Heat Stress in Pets

Recognise the signs of heat stress and act fast. Quick action could save your pets life! Excessive panting, restlessness, vomiting and ‘brick red’ gums are common signs. Read more about how to recognise heat stress and apply first aid to keep your pet cool. Click here: Heat Stress Can Be Fatal For Your Pet

Injured wildlife

If you encounter injured wildlife please call your local wildlife rescue or closest veterinary clinic. All Greencross Vets clinics and Animal Emergency Centres are experienced and equipped to treat injured wildlife at no cost to the rescuer. You can learn more about how to help sick or injured wildlife here: How To Handle Sick Or Injured Wildlife

WIRES – 13 000 WIRES or 13 00 094 737
Wildlife Victoria – 03 9445 0310
Wildlife Queensland – 1300 130 372
Visit Wildlife Care

Wildlife Rescue Contact Details

NSW

Port Macquarie Koala Hospital

WIRES (NSW)

RSPCA NSW

VIC

Wildlife Victoria

SA

RSPCA SA

South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management

QLD

Wildlife Queensland

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

RSPCA Queensland

TAS

Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service

Government & Fire Authority Contact Details

National bushfires map https://myfirewatch.landgate.wa.gov.au/

NSW

NSW Rural Fire Serivce – https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/

Emergency Evacuation Centres – https://www.emergency.nsw.gov.au/Pages/for-the-community/disaster-assistance/disaster-assistance.aspx

VIC

VIC Country Fire Authority – https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/home

VIC Emergency – http://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

Emergency Hotline – 1800 226 266

QLD

QLD Fire and Rescue – https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/

SA

SA Country Fire Authority – https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/home.jsp

TAS

Tasmania Fire Service – https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/

WA

Western Australia – https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

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