Wildlife

Animal Management DO NOT Manage Wildlife

Sick or Injured Animals

If you find a sick or injured animal, you can contact a number of networks for assistance. Local veterinary clinics, local animal shelters and Australian Wildlife Assistance Rescue and Education (AWARE) can assist.

• Australian Wildlife Assistance Rescue and Education (AWARE) - Emergencies - 0412 433 727
• Peninsula Animal Aid - (03) 5978 6811
• Wildlife Help On Mornington Peninsula (WHOMP) - 0417 380 687

Please note: There is a new 24 hour emergency hotline for the area between Brighton and Portsea 0435 822 699.

Visit the Animalia Shelter website for more information.

Foxes and Rabbits

Any enquiries or complaints relating to foxes should be directed to the Department of Primary Industries. This includes the trapping of foxes and disposal of their carcasses. For further information contact Department of Primary Industries - Customer Service on 136 186.

Possums

A licensed pest controller should be contacted if you are having trouble with possums on your property. These can be found in the Yellow Pages and in local newspapers.

Snakes

Snakes are protected by law. If you have a problem with a snake on your property, you should contact a licenced snake handler. For further information contact Snakebusters on 0412 777 211.

Barry Goldsmith is also a local snake catcher on the peninsula with 20 years experience. Barry can be contacted on 0408 067 062 or 5975 0481.