Bushfire possum, Cinders, on the mend
Dehydrated, scared and left homeless by the Northcliffe bushfire, Cinders the brushtail possum arrived at Maroo Wildlife Refuge last week.
Maroo owner Glen Burston said Cinders' eyes were sore with ash and soot when she arrived.
"Placed securely in a bag and her body smelling of smoke, all four of her paw pads were burnt," he said.
"She arrived at the clinic not looking very good."
During the next 24 hours, her eyes and burns were treated.
Another 48 hours later, Cinders was hydrated, looking brighter and eating well.
"Thank you to all the volunteers who had the foresight to bring her in to care," Mr Burston said.
"Cinders is not out of the woods yet, but she is in the best of care."
Mr Burston said Cinders' burnt paw pads were doing a lot better.
"I want to give a big thank you to the vets and staff of Manjimup Veterinary Hospital for your kindness and compassion for our Aussie wildlife in time of need," he said.
Mr Burston urged people to be careful driving through fire-affected areas and take any injured animal straight to a vet.
For more information on how to help wildlife displaced by the bushfire, or to report an injured animal in fire-affected areas, phone Maroo Wildlife Refuge on 0409 086 973.
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