In the quiet moments of his mother's pouch, Espy was just a tiny joey enjoying the warmth and safety as his Mumma searched for food and water. Tragically, their journey was cut short when a car struck and killed his poor Mumma. Espy was violently thrown from the pouch, landing heavily on the car's bonnet. The gentleman driving the car, realizing the gravity of the situation, scooped up Espy from the road and called for help.
A team of four wildlife groups quickly banded together to assist Espy. A post on a community wall brought forward a member of the public (MOP) claiming to be a paramedic. She assured us she would take Espy to a carer in Perth the next morning. We found a carer willing to take him, but it never happened. Instead, Espy was paraded around town like a new puppy dog. Our numerous attempts to contact the MOP were met with silence.
Despite our best efforts, without an address, there was little we could do. The community rallied behind us, giving us an address, so we reached out to DBCA in Albany. The Perth and Esperance DBCA, as well as the local police sergeant, ranger, and even the SES all tried to help find Espy. The local police sergeant and DBCA visited the woman's house, but sadly, couldn't locate Espy, It seemed the MOP had left for Perth and taken Espy with her.
On a hunch, I started calling vet clinics in Perth. Finally, on Friday, I received a call that Espy had been admitted to a clinic and subsequently transported to WA Wildlife Hospital. After examination and X-rays revealed paralysis in his right leg and a fractured vertebra, Espy was put to sleep. This baby suffered immensely at the hands of this MOP, as we suspected he had injuries from the impact and communicated that with her, asking her to keep him quiet and resting until he could be professionally assessed.
Espy, your life mattered. I am gutted that we couldn't get you the help you so desperately needed. Thank you to everyone who helped and supported us in finding him. Rest in peace, baby boy. You were so loved even though we never got to meet you.
The neglect and cruelty of Espy has been reported to the RSPCA.
Our Connection Volunteers Program was created to assist our time-poor carers with the transport of wildlife in need.
Espy's tragic life highlighted the glaring lack of support for wildlife in areas not serviced by registered carers.
We urgently need volunteers to step up and bridge this gap. We will provide you with basic rescue resources and the correct handling information to equip you for these situations. Jane will be available to guide you through any scenario.
Will you be that someone who makes a difference to wildlife like little Espy?
Join our Connection Volunteers Program and help us prevent such heartbreaking incidents and wildlife from suffering unnecessarily in the future.
Call Jane today on 0475 442 202 to register your interest 
Let's rally together and make a positive impact! 
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