Animal welfare

Rescue & rehabilitation

Providing appropriate care for injured, orphaned and otherwise vulnerable wildlife.

Our rescue work

Assessment

Animals entering care require appropriate assessment to determine immediate needs and suitable care.

Intensive care

TARRES is publicly described as providing high-standard and intensive care for animals in need, including wildlife and snakes.

Rehabilitation & release

Where suitable, rehabilitation aims to restore health and natural behaviours before release.

Wildlife focus

Public wildlife-rescue directories identify TARRES as a Tasmanian organisation specialising in wildlife, including snakes.

Animal welfare principle

Rescue and rehabilitation should prioritise the welfare of the individual animal and comply with relevant Tasmanian wildlife and animal-welfare requirements.