Addiction Food has a lot going on behind the scenes, out of the kitchen!
Georgie and Grant are dedicated wildlife carers and have been for over 20 years now.
They’ve been volunteers with Sydney Wildlife since 2002.
Australia has the most unique flora and fauna in the world and being carers and involved in such a wonderful organisation is truly rewarding.
To tie in with Georgie and Grant’s passion for the volunteer work they do, they have designed special Addiction Food packs with proceeds going to Sydney Wildlife. “Our plant-based, gluten free Funky Fudge Brownies, Funky Macadamia Brownies, Choc Orange Truffles and Choc Mint Truffles are all available in these Wildlife Packs”.
All packaging is completely biodegradable, compostable and made from plants.
With Sydney Wildlife, Georgie and Grant feel privileged to care for many species including birds, possums, snakes, turtles, lizards, dragons, echidnas, kangaroos, wallabies, bandicoots and five permanent rescue frogs.
Sydney Wildlife is completely run by volunteers, with no paid staff. 100% of the work is 100% for the wildlife.
Georgie shares some of her rescue stories
“I remember well our first brushtail possum rescue in Bondi.
The poor darling had his head stuck in a milo tin.
Grant held him snugly while I pried it carefully off his sweet little face. He snorted at me, growled and took off, thankfully unharmed but we knew he was grateful.
Grants early words “No animals in the lounge room please”.
As I reflect on this, we have five frogs, three blue tongue lizards, a bearded dragon, a water dragon, three snakes, a rescued lab rat and a turtle, and that’s just in the lounge room!
Most are on pain relief and antibiotics with heat pads. Every one of them has their own story.”
“Apart from wildlife rescue and care, what I love the most is we have so much support from other dedicated volunteers always ready to support other members.
If anyone is considering becoming a member of Sydney Wildlife I will say ‘Go for it!’ It is quite possibly the most rewarding work you may ever do in your life!
Always expect the unexpected and keep a good sense of humour on you!!”
“As a volunteer you can do as much as you like. Not all volunteers care for wildlife in their own home and not all wildlife carers care for snakes.
However, snakes and other reptiles are sentient beings… the importance of them having a voice is equally important to us as it is any other animal.”
“It so happens that many of the animals Grant and I have in care happen to be reptiles.
Not that I am an expert! Far from it! I am constantly leaning on my experienced co-ordinators and exotic vets for help! I wouldn’t be able to do it otherwise.”
A huge part of wildlife rescue is…
taking the opportunity to not only offer assistance to the animal needing care but also offering education for the caller as well as the general public.
People always ask me what is my favourite animal that I have had in care… There are hundreds of them that have made such an impact…
All the pictures on this page of from animals that we have rescued.
