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Current Patients

The koala patients admitted to the Koalas In Care Inc. facility remain in care only as long as necessary. After being treated and nursed back to good health they are released back to their home-range/territory or nearest safe area to the point of rescue. Our current patients include:

	BOOBOOK - Admitted in May 2002 as a juvenile. She had an injury to her right hind leg & a large patch of exposed flesh (ulcer) on her rump. Boobook recovered over many months & was made a ‘permanent care koala’ due to the nature of her disability. She is now a ‘companion koala’ for young orphaned joeys.
	TALLOW - A female joey weighing 1.2kgs was admitted in April 2008 suffering injuries consistent with a car hit. A search of the area found no mother. Tallow has had a few problems with her health while being in care and on more than one occasion we did not expect her to live. Her rate of growth and maturity have been affected. While she is doing better now she remains in care and has been made a ‘permanent care koala’. Tallow is much smaller than we would expect at age 2+ years.
	CEEBEE - Male joey became separated from his mum and his sibling In February 2009. Yes he had a twin. The family was monitor for a few days but CeeBee did not reconnect with his mum. Too small to survive without her and with severe weather approaching, CeeBee was rescued and brought into care. CeeBee, a healthy joey, was reared over several months and was released August 2009.
	TURTLE - Mature age male koala was admitted in May 2009 suffering bilateral conjunctivitis. His eye condition required surgery to remove excess tissues growth. Both eyes responded well to treatment. Turtle also injured his ankle which prolonged his stay in care. Turtle was released back to the wild in September 2009.
	NESSIE (& LOCHY) - A juvenile female was admitted after a car hit In July 2009. She suffered only minor injuries and needed a short stay in care. Nessie had a little surprise tucked away in her pouch - an unfurred little joey who was uninjured and safe. Both were released.
	KELLIE & COOPER - Male joey, Cooper was admitted after being found on the ground on a farm in July 2009. His mum, Kellie was located nearby in a tree. Mum responded to her joey's cries and both were reunited. After spending a short stay in care to make sure that they bonded together without any problems they were released.
	ANGELO - Young male koala admitted August 2009 suffering a fractured femur. Leg was splinted for 8 wks. When splint was removed Angelo starting using his leg. After 2 wks of rehabilitation Angelo was released back to the wild able to climb and jump without any problems.
	ANNIE - Young female koala was admitted suffering a dislocated hip after being struck by a vehicle in August 2009. Annie was found to be lactating but had no joey with her. A search of the area was undertaken but no joey was found. Her hip was splinted to allow time for healing but unfortunately the stress of the car hit and losing her baby was too much for Annie to cope with. She died in care 3 wks later.
	ARTY - A pouch joey weighing 323grms who had fallen out of his mum's pouch. Mum had climbed the tallest tree nearby and did not respond to Arty's crying leaving him very vulnerable to predation. Arty was furred when brought into care which makes rearing him a little easier. He has had some minor problems but is now doing well. On admission in August 2009 he was fed formula every 3-4 hours. Now he has 3 formula feeds per day and is eating some leaf. Arty will remain in care until he is independent.
	POPPET - A young female was rescued in August 2009. She was in an emaciated condition. Support treatment was given while some tests were undertaken to find out the reason why she was in this state. Sadly, Poppet had been seen by residents over a period of time, often sitting in the middle of the road, but no one thought she needed help. Poppet did OK over a couple of weeks being pampered, but then developed 'wet bottom', before she deteriorated and suddenly died.
	THORPEY - Young male koala has been admitted a couple of times for being in dangerous areas. He appears to like water as he has been rescued swimming in the marina and continues to find his way close to water. He was rescued in August 2008, August 2009 and again in September 2009. He has been sighted on other occasions as well. This gorgeous boy has been released.
	TUMBLES - Young male koala admitted in February 2009 after a suspected car hit. He spent a short period in care and then was released back to the wild. October 2009 Tumbles was found dead by the road after suffering fatal injuries caused by a car.
	LARNI - A juvenile female was admitted suffering 'wet bottom' in February 2009. Larni has responded to treatment but has also had some setbacks. Larni was released in January 2010.
	STARDUST - A male joey, weighing 805grms, abandoned by his mum during a wind/dust storm in September 2009. He was found sitting on a star-picket fence crying by a farmer. Stardust was very frightened and lonely for his mum however he is doing very well now and was released in March 2010.
	BENNETT - adult male was admitted into care after being located in a tree obviously suffering from wet bottom. He responded to treatment & was released in October 2009.
	ERNIE - was admitted November 2009 suffering wet bottom & conjunctivitis in his right eye. He is a adult male koala and was in a poor condition when he came into care. He was placed into home-care for one-on-one care with Mandy. Ernie is making a good recovery and is back at our facility to finish off his treatment obviously feeling much better.
	GARDENIA - a very sick little female joey from an endangered population. Native Animal Trust Fund (our neighbouring group) asked us to take her into our care. She had become separated from her mum, Katie. Katie was captured & brought to us to be reunited with her baby. Despite our efforts little Gardenia was too sick and passed away a few days later. Katie was returned to her home range and released.
	REX - an adult male was admitted in December 2009 suffering bilateral conjunctivitis. He was very distressed after a difficult rescue and because he was feeling so unwell. Rex spent a little over 2 months in care having daily treatment on his eyes and was released February 2010.
	CRACKER - a male joey about 9 months old was admitted December 2009. We suspect Cracker had been hit by a car & separated from his mum. A search of the area failed to find mum. He suffered some head trauma which took time to recover from but he is doing well now. Currently being weaned he will stay in care until next spring.
	WILMA - adult female admitted in January 2010 suffering a fractured right forearm. Wilma had spent several days with this injury before she was brought into care. In good health she responded well to treatment on her arm which was placed in a splint for 6 weeks. Wilma surprised us all & gave birth while in care. She was very protective about her little bundle which could be seen wriggling around in her tightly closed pouch. Wilma (& her baby) were released March 2010 after making a full recovery.
	HOLLY - a female joey about 8 months old found on the road sick, wet and depressed by a motorist in February 2010. She has been intensive nursed & is slowly responding to treatment. Holly had been without her mum for some time & obviously wasn't coping. A search for mum failed to find her. Holly's treatment will continue & it is hoped she will recover.
	COPELAND - a male joey found abandoned on the road & brought into care in February 2010. A little dehydrated but no obvious injuries found. Copeland is being weaned & has been buddied up with Cracker. He will stay in care until next spring.
	GUMNUT - a young female suffering wet bottom was admitted in February 2010, very sick, with a brown coat and in poor condition. Gumnut has surprised us & has responded to treatment quite quickly and is doing well. She is now putting on weight & growing a nice grey coat. She will continue her treatment until fully recovered.
	BEAU - a male about 18 months old was admitted March 2010. He is being treated for conjunctivitis in his right eye & early stage wet bottom. At present he is feeling quite unwell. It is hoped that he will respond to treatment but at this stage it is a little early to tell.
	BEKKY - young female admitted March 2010 in emaciated condition. Just skin & bones suffering wet bottom. She is responding to treatment & is comfortable but remains in 'Intensive Care'.
	CHOCCIE - adult female admitted March 2010 suffering wet bottom. She has been suffering for a while & is very unwell. She is undergoing treatment for her condition & is now comfortable but remains in 'Critical Care'.