Staghorn Wildlife Shelter
Staghorn Wildlife Shelter is a registered Wildlife Shelter based at Staghorn Flat, nestled below Mt. Murramurranbong in the Indigo Shire.
Run by Joanne Mitlenher the shelter has been in operation since 2001 and it specialises in the care and rescue of birds of prey and all other birds, over a 100 km radius from the shelter location (servicing Indigo, Alpine, Towong and Wodonga Shires).
Staghorn Wildlife Shelter has a network of rescuers, transporters, and foster carers, and they work closely with other local shelters.
The shelter responds to hundreds of call-outs each year and is a vital wildlife care and rescue service in the Kiewa catchment and surrounds. Jo is also a member of Wildlife Victoria, Help for Wildlife, and Wildlife Rescue Australia, all of which are wildlife rescue call centres.
To find more about the shelter, report injured wildlife or find out how you can get involved, please contact Jo Mitlenher on staghornwildlife@bigpond.com or 0401 272 786.
Recent statistics
Call-outs were responded to last financial year.
Of these calls were able to be assisted over the phone, or were able to resolve the situation.
Animals were taken into care to be assessed by a vet, and either continued to stay in care or were euthanised due to their injuries.
To find more about the shelter, report injured wildlife or find out how you can get involved, please contact Jo Mitlenher on staghornwildlife@bigpond.com or 0401 272 786.
Donate today
You can help Staghorn Wildlife Shelter to continue their vital work rescuing and rehabilitating sick, injured and orphaned native animals by donating through Landcare. Our shelter relies on grants and donations to support of all its services – 100% of your donation will be directed to these vital operations.
Please follow the donation button via Landcare Victoria to receive a tax-deductible donation today. Please ensure you state you want your donation to go to ‘Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups’ (KCLG). Once your donation is received, the KCLG team will contact you to confirm the direction of your donation to Staghorn Wildlife Shelter.
Banner image & above 4 images courtesy of Brett Roberts