Meet The Mob

Meet some of our residents of Pouchie.z Kangaroo Sanctuary—unreleasable macropods living safely in protected compounds on our 87-acre property at Monarto South, SA. These kangaroos and wallabies survived car strikes, hunting, fences, and cruelty, now thriving with lifelong care through specialised nutrition, veterinary support, and enriched habitats. Each has a unique rescue journey.

Species

Western Grey

Coco

Birthday

13th Jan 2021

Gender

Female

Coco's Rescue Story

Pouchie.z's first forever compound resident.

Tragedy struck when her mum was hit and killed by a car in Littlehampton, SA, flinging tiny Coco from the pouch, sustaining serious injuries.

Rushed to an experienced wildlife vet for emergency surgery: broken foot pinned and cast to stabilise her.

6 weeks later, cast removed, revealed unpredicted damage—permanent toe immobility. Referred to an orthopaedic surgeon for toe amputation surgery.

Through long recovery and patient rehab, Coco relearnt to hop, fully adapting.

Today, she thrives—exploring, socialising in her safe habitat.

Species

Red Kangaroo

Nelg

Birthday

26th Aug 202

Gender

Male

Nelg's Rescue Story

Hunting horror: Shooter killed his mum, leaving tiny Nelg orphaned—given to children as a toy, played with for days.

Collected traumatized, starving, dehydrated, rushed for emergency fluids and stabilisation.

Through months of intensive expert care, Nelg gained weight, confidence, and trust.

Today he thrives—strong hops, safe forever.

Species

Western Grey

Wati

Birthday

2nd May 2025

Gender

Male

Wati's Rescue Story

Heartbreak on highway as cars swerve around deceased mum—no one stopped to help orphaned joey hanging from pouch.

Swedish family holidaying in Australia saw tragedy, bravely stopped traffic, and rescued tiny Wati from careless bypasses.

Rushed to critical care: shocked and dehydrated, immediate incubation stabilising him, follow by medical examination and fluid therapy.

Through months of specialised care, Wati is confident, meeting milestones and thriving happily in care.

Species

Western Grey

Eighter

Birthday

8th Sep 2023

Gender

Female

Eighter's Rescue Story

Fence nightmare: Mum hung trapped for days—severe untreatable injuries from barbed wire struggle.

Mercy decision: Extensive untreatable injuries, mum euthanised to end suffering, tiny Eighter alive in pouch.

Orphaned but lucky: Dehydrated/shocked, rushed for emergency stabilisation and treatment.

Through patient surrogate care, Eighter is strong and affectionate.

Today Eighter thrives—hopping freely, no fear.

Species

Western Grey

Waru

Birthday

11th Jan 2025

Gender

Male

Waru's Rescue Story

Motorbike terror: Riders spooked mum bursting from scrub—Waru was thrown from the pouch.

The Public rescued: Uneducated locals realised harm, traced cries, and delivered Waru to sanctuary.

Critical condition: Shaken/bruised/emotionally traumatised, immediate critical care and long-term rehabilitation.

Through gentle expert care and counterconditioning, Waru is healing emotionally.

Today he bounds happily—trust restored, forever safe.

Help More Joeys Like These

Ruby, Coco, Nelg, Wati, Eighter, and Waru are just a few of the joeys who now have safety and space to thrive. Behind every rescue is months of specialised milk, veterinary care, rehabilitation, and lifelong care. If you’d like to help the next orphaned joey who needs a lifelong compound, you can become a monthly joey sponsor in just a few clicks.

100% of gifts support wildlife care + sanctuary programs (DGR-endorsed). Used where needed most, unless designated + agreed in writing.

Become A Joey Guardian

Would you like to virtually adopt one of our named residents and help provide their lifelong care?

As a Joey Guardian, your monthly support helps cover milk, feed, vet treatment, and habitat for a specific joey or kangaroo already in sanctuary care.

Click below to tell us which resident you’d like to sponsor, and we’ll email you back with their story, photos, and a personalised Joey Guardian welcome pack.

Supplies Wishlist

Shop our Throne Wishlist -- purchase everyday needs like formula and medical supplies for orphaned animals. Your gift ship directly to Pouchie.z.

Not on our Wishlist? You can post a surprise to;

Postal Address; PO Box 113, Monarto SA 5354

Send essential items directly to our joeys & kangaroos.

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