Woman who rescued orphaned kangaroo keeps hugging her
Teesh Foy kept his eyes on the side of the road as he made his way through the Perth suburbs. Her father had warned her that someone was in danger because he was an animal lover and carer.
She hopes to help. Suddenly she noticed him. A wallaby has stumbled across
an orchard alone, crying for his mother. Luring the boy into one of the bags
they packed was a difficult task that Foy and her husband began. Kangaroos are
agile and suspicious of humans. When he disappeared deep in the orchard, Foy
worried that she would never see him again.
Foy remarked in an interview, “My heart was bleeding for him because he was
so afraid.”
SHANE WILLIAMS
Foy persisted, as did her husband. The hungry and worn-out kangaroo
eventually understood that Foy, a seasoned wildlife caretaker, was there to
assist. He relaxed into Foy’s warm hug and let her possess him.
When he arrived at Foy’s residence, the kangaroo, whom Foy called Archie,
was still quite uneasy. For the first six to nine months of their existence,
joeys in the wild are housed in their mothers’ pouches. Archie missed his
mother’s comfort and security. Fortunately, Foy was delighted to take on the
role of Archie’s mother. She gave Archie all the love he was lacking while
holding him close to her chest so he would feel safe.
Foy continues to say: “I would catch him and cuddle and kiss him. He just
loved the closeness.”
SHANE WILLIAMS
Shane Williams, the owner of Bridgetown Wildlife Rescue, and Foy quickly
became friends. Archie might have received the attention he required before
being safely released back into the wild thanks to Williams’ expertise,
availability, and resources. Archie’s departure broke Foy’s heart, but she knew
it was for the best.
Foy stated, “I knew it was the correct decision, but it was tough and sad
to make.” “I only had him for ten days, but he instantly won my heart.”
SHANE WILLIAMS
Archie has made friends with other rescued kangaroos at the shelter. When
they’re ready, the kangaroos will be released into the wild as a group, or
“mob,” to form their own society.
In an interview, Williams had this to say: “Kangaroos are highly social,
and thrive with a mob. Archie now has a ready-made mob, his siblings.”
Just like he would have done in the wild, Archie has been taking part in all the activities that kangaroos enjoy, including playing, eating, sleeping, and lounging around with his pals. Williams is really proud of Archie’s fortitude. Despite all that he has endured, he still has the most kind disposition.
SHANE WILLIAMS
Williams remarked, “Archie is a really compassionate man. He only desires
to be liked.”
Williams understands that, even if Archie is still working through the
trauma of his adolescence, he will eventually adjust and have a full, happy
life.
Archie will get better, Williams assured. His future is promising.
