Minton Farm Animal Rescue Centre

Minton Farm Animal Rescue Centre Free service to rehabilitate injured wildlife. www.mintonfarm.org.au
Minton Farm Rescue Fund
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Account 056 591 840


No poultry or dogs accepted.

We rescue, rehabilitate and release injured wildlife, to improve biodiversity.

Thanks for all of your well wishes for our Ben. He has responded well to his heart medication and has improved immensely...
06/09/2026

Thanks for all of your well wishes for our Ben. He has responded well to his heart medication and has improved immensely. Much appreciated. šŸ™šŸ‘ā¤ļø

Environmental groups call for pet cat confinement laws to slow bird fluGrassroots environment groups are calling on the ...
06/09/2026

Environmental groups call for pet cat confinement laws to slow bird flu

Grassroots environment groups are calling on the South Australian government to urgently introduce state-wide laws requiring all pet cats to be confined to their ownersā€™ properties 24/7.

In a joint statement, 21 volunteer environmental groups in the Adelaide Hills (listed below) say pet cats can contract H5N1 avian influenza from catching, killing or eating infected creatures.

ā€œCats are highly efficient and indiscriminate apex predators ā€“ because they hunt so many different species, they are a significant vector in spreading the virus from wild birds into new bird and mammal populationsā€ a spokesperson for the group says.

ā€œAustralian ecosystems are already under immense pressure from feral and roaming pet cats, which kill millions of native birds, reptiles, and marsupials every day. As bird flu takes hold in local wildlife populations, outdoor pet cats hunting or scavenging infected animals will accelerate the spread of the virus.ā€

ā€œIntroducing restrictions on domestic cats is a critical conservation strategy to help shield Australia's unique and vulnerable native wildlife from the catastrophic threat of avian influenza. A roaming cat that catches an infected bird can easily transport the virus across suburban boundaries into fragmented bushland reserves, national parks, and coastal shorebird habitats.ā€

ā€œTo help slow the spread of bird flu, we call on the South Australian Government to introduce State-wide laws requiring all pet cats to be confined to their ownersā€™ properties at all times,ā€ the spokesperson says.

ā€œAs well as spreading the virus, cats are themselves susceptible to the disease. It can kill them, and it can present a risk to their households. A cat returning home after an outdoor excursion could shed the virus through saliva, nasal secretions, and faeces. Keeping cats inside ensures that the home environment remains a secure sanctuary.ā€

Further, the groups encourage owners to adopt an indoor-only lifestyle for their cats, to eliminate the risk of their pets becoming infected through wildlife encounters, reducing harm to wildlife, households and pets.

Statement endorsed by:

Aldgate Valley Landcare Group
Basket Range Landcare Group
Bridgewater Friends of Cox Creek
Friends of Charleston Conservation Park
Friends of Cleland National Park
Friends of Lobethal Bushland Park
Friends of Mark Oliphant Conservation Park
Friends of Mount George Conservation Park
Friends of Scott Creek Conservation Park
Friends of Woorabinda Bushland Reserves
Kersbrook Landcare Group
Mid Torrens Catchment Group
Morialta Biolink
Mylor Parklands Bushcare Group
National Trust of South Australia
Porter Scrub Volunteer Action Group
Sixth Creek Catchment Group
Sturt Upper Reaches Landcare Group
The Bradbury Conservancy
The Field Naturalists Society of South Australia
Walkerville Bushcare Volunteers

05/09/2026

Dinner time for this delightful rainbow lorikeet chick. You can see the blue feathers emerging on his head already. šŸ’“

Bit of a water bag trip to Woodville North in the rain today. Thanks to ARC for the 5 damaged bags of dog food.
05/09/2026

Bit of a water bag trip to Woodville North in the rain today. Thanks to ARC for the 5 damaged bags of dog food.






Best place for an orphaned chick to be in this wintry weather is a cosy nest in a warm incubator! šŸ’“
05/09/2026

Best place for an orphaned chick to be in this wintry weather is a cosy nest in a warm incubator! šŸ’“

10 pm last night we received a tiny ringtail possum from within the City of OnkaparingaThe resident found their neighbou...
04/09/2026

10 pm last night we received a tiny ringtail possum from within the City of Onkaparinga
The resident found their neighboursā€™ cat with it in itsā€™ mouth in their front yard. They didnā€™t know how long the cat had been crushing it. They brought it here straight away. The possum had teeth puncture marks at the hips. Her back legs were paralyzed and she couldnā€™t drag herself away. Her back was broken. This should not be happening in Aberfoyle Park or any other area! Rest easy baby. The nightmare has ended for her but how many more need this torturous end unnecessarily??
Bring in 24/7 cat containment now.
Video in comments.
Moira Were Mayor City of Onkaparinga
Cr Marion Themeliotis - Thalassa Ward - City of Onkaparinga
Cr Kim Davis - City of Onkaparinga - Pimpala Ward
Geoff Eaton Councillor Thalassa Ward 2018 City of Onkaparinga
Councillor Lauren Jew, South Coast Ward, City of Onkaparinga
Heather Holmes-Ross - Mayor of City of Mitcham
Emily Bourke - Labor MLC
Invasive Species Council
Erin Thompson MP
Catherine Hutchesson MP
Mason CEO City of Onkaparinga

12 years ago these photos were taken by Kym Rumball of the eagles we had in care. Now thatā€™s a bird! šŸ¦…
03/09/2026

12 years ago these photos were taken by Kym Rumball of the eagles we had in care. Now thatā€™s a bird! šŸ¦…

Our 12 yr old dachshund , Ben, has had two seizures in two days. The vet told us today that his heart is failing to pump...
03/09/2026

Our 12 yr old dachshund , Ben, has had two seizures in two days. The vet told us today that his heart is failing to pump blood to his brain and thatā€™s why he passes out. Heā€™s got some meds to help but prognosis is poor. I wish he could understand that he needs to take it easy but he wants to run and bark and play with the others. This is going to be tough, especially for us!! My little mate. ā¤ļøšŸ€

This adult ringtail has fully recovered from his trauma and is going home to Cumberland Park tonight.
03/09/2026

This adult ringtail has fully recovered from his trauma and is going home to Cumberland Park tonight.

03/09/2026

For Septemberā€™s Cat of the Month, weā€™re celebrating Happy Cat Month with a giveaway! šŸ’› Three lucky winners will each receive a Cat Harness with Vest, just in time for safe outdoor adventures this spring. šŸŒ»šŸ¾

With warmer weather here, itā€™s the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and explore with your cat! ā˜€ļø

How to WIN!šŸ’œ
1ļøāƒ£ Like this post
2ļøāƒ£ Share a photo of your cat in the comments below
The winner will be chosen at random and announced in OctoberšŸ˜ŗšŸ¾

āš ļø PLEASE BE AWARE: Do NOT click any links or open any inboxes from any pages claiming that you have won. We will never ask for your credit card details or require you to click a link.

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455 Cherry Gardens Road
Cherry Gardens, SA
5157

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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