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Big boy Rex (named after a T-Rex Dinosaur) has been recovering from a prolapse. He’s been slightly uncomfortable to say the least!! Please send him some well wishes! 😍🦖🦆  Thank you to the lovely cyclist Alena who stopped for this beautiful bird and took the trouble to find it help. Likely hit by a car, the goose was left on the side of the road to suffer. 😢  After the SPCA decided it was nothing they would help with, Alena managed to contact us, and with the help of Richard from H20 in Thorndon, we were able to get this bird to our facility, where it is receiving the care it desperately needs!
We can’t thank people such as Alena and Richard enough, for going out of their way and generously giving their time to help animals in need. We couldn't support the birds without support from you. Thank you from the birds!  It's duck hunting season again. Let's make our voices heard and stop this cruel sport for good.6/5/2019 WBRT supports a full ban on duck shooting. That may seem like an impossible goal, but we believe with enough people and enough voices, we can unite and come together to protect these innocent birds. We spend our days dedicated to treating sick and injured waterfowl, and especially non-natives. We don't think ANY animal should fall victim to such a cruel "sport." Please see this information from SAFE about how you can take action.
Happy Weekend, from just a few of the patients currently in our care! ❤️ Did you know, staff & volunteers are here at the WBRT facility caring for our sick and injured feathered friends 7 days a week?
☞ Looking for a creative way to support a charity? ☞ Still looking for a gift for that person in your life who is extra difficult to shop for? Perhaps you should consider a limited-edition duckling painting from WBRT! ☞ Update: Duckling Paintings are Sold Out! Thanks so much for all your support!  Some of the friendly ducklings being raised at WBRT have recently been dabbling in the arts, and the paintings they have created are now for sale for only $30! Painting with the ducklings enriches their day by breaking their routine and allowing to them to explore something unfamiliar. All paints are non-toxic. Every penny goes back to the birds and only 25 unique paintings are available, so act fast!
If you think this is something that would interest you, please contact us via the Contact Us page, by email at info@wbrt.org.nz, or through our Facebook page.
Thank you for helping, wonderful humans! ❤️
If you are interested in volunteering too, then get in touch with us today!
No experience required, just a good attitude and willingness to do some dirty work! If you are not keen to work with the birds, or just are not comfortable with this aspect, we have a range of jobs such as shredding paper, sorting newspaper, cleaning cages etc. Don't be scared to offer any help at all! Just send us a message through our "Volunteer Application."  A big THANK YOU to Whittaker's Chocolate Lovers (dedicated to making the very best chocolate!) who kindly donated some plastic pods that the WBRT Nursery are able to use for plants and seeds.  The WBRT Nursery is newly established and helps raise funds that go directly towards the ongoing care of NZ waterfowl brought into our facility.
Whittakers holds the title of New Zealand's Finest Chocolate Since 1896 - and we certainly cannot argue! On top of their generous donation, they were also involved in our Long Luncheon fundraiser by providing a bunch of chocolate goodies!! All of your help is massively appreciated. Thank you so much!
Please contact us for more information (via our facebook page or the "Contact Us" page). We look forward to hearing from you!  |
