Injured Koala Finally Returns Home After Weeks of Rehab

Between climate change and deforestation, many species are struggling to survive. Among those whose populations are decreasing at a rapid rate is the koala. Sadly, thousands of koalas were impacted by the 2020-2021 bushfires that devastated 19 million hectares of land.

On top of injuries and homelessness of koalas following the fires, they also face regular day-to-day struggles like injuries from cars or from falling out of trees.

It’s unclear exactly what happened to Dave the koala, but he was found suffering from a fractured pelvis. Thankfully, help wasn’t too far off and rescuers with 1300 KOALAZ were called to assist him.

Dave was put on “cage rest” for a few weeks and grew accustomed to lounging around his pen. Rescuers even said he was becoming a “couch potato!”

Thankfully, all his rest and healing paid off and it wasn’t long before he graduated from cage rest to the aviary.

The rescue explained, “The vets had prescribed no climbing for Dave to allow his fractured pelvis to begin to heal so he had been confined to a pen. Dave was very happy with his lounging about but is even more happy to be out in the aviary.”

After spending an additional three weeks in recovery and rehabilitation, with access to the aviary, Dave was finally ready to be released back to his home – the wild.

The rescue shared a video of the moment Dave was set free and it’s so sweet! You can tell Dave is incredibly happy to be home, as he scurries up a nearby tree. Watch his homecoming video below:

Koalas are considered vulnerable and their numbers are continuing to decrease. Want to help out? In addition to signing the petition below, you can read about deforestation and what you can do, and read about things you can do to combat climate change, and how to use a plant-based diet to fight climate change. Habitat loss from deforestation and Climate change are some of the koalas’ biggest threats. 

Sign this petition to ask the Australian government to protect koalas.

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