When a baby wombat lost her mom at just a few days old, this woman, named Donna, stepped in and became her human caretaker. Donna was the perfect candidate to take over the parenting duties – she and her husband, Phil, own Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary in Australia.
The wombat was so little, she was still pink and hadn’t grown hair yet. She was shy at first, but came out of her shell over time and at the gentle urging of her adoptive mom, who carried her around and nurtured her constantly.
There are plenty of other wombats at the sanctuary for the orphaned baby to interact with, and she’s developed a mischevious and playful personality. Donna and Phil certainly have their hands full with the naturally inquisitive wombats, who love to explore their surroundings and need around-the-clock care and supervision.
The couple started rescuing wombats when they noticed that a lot of them become orphaned due to their mothers being hit by cars and illegally hunted. While the ultimate goal is always to release rescued wombats back into the wild, rehabilitation can sometimes take years.
Thank you to Donna and Phil, whose compassion and dedication have given a much-needed voice to Australia’s wombats!
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Oh thank you for caring as you do. May your example teach others. Bless you!
Yes; thank you very much.
What an AMAZING human being these two people are! Why can’t more people be so selfless like this?! Wouldn’t the world be so amazing if we could all care the way they do?!
You are angels for helping!!!! Many good blessings will come toy you a million times more!
Donna & Phil,
You two are wonderful. Thank you for all your hour of helping these sweet little animals. They are so cute. I had no ide they got that big.
I wish people would be more careful and not run over them, and shooters would be men enough to leave their guns at home.
Thank you. We appreciate your so much.
Oh my goodness and God bless you. When do you sleep?
There is a special place in heaven for you, Donna and Paul. God bless.
Cute! Very child like! Thanks for all your efforts to help them!
People like you help restore some faith in humanity after every awful, terrible petition I sign to try and fight abuse, neglect and the most heinous of crimes committed against animals. Bless you for what you are doing, your dedication is admirable. Do not give up even though I cannot imagine how hard it can be sometimes. Thank you on behalf of myself and the wombats.
Evi, I couldn’t have said it better myself. People like us need to be reminded that there really are compassionate people who selflessly want to make the world a less frightening place for animals.
Thank you so much for being so dedicated, loving and caring. You and your husband are very special people. I understand how heartbreak can go along with the joy, as I rescue animals myself. I’ve always been interested in wombats, since they aren’t native to the United States. I hope I’m lucky enough someday to be able to see them and kangaroos, as well. Bless you both.
A very heartwarming story, Nina. Thanks! Those baby, pink wombats are SO cute. Barbara
This is such a great kind family. Thank you for caring for the Wombats.
If it wasn’t for you they would be less of them in the world. Keep up your love
and good works for these little guys.
GOD BLESS YOUR ORGANIZATION.
Thnak you Donna and Phil for saving these wombats
Thanks Donna and Phil for saving these wombat
It is not nearly enough to say “thank you” to Donna & Phil! God has blessed them with a wonderful unselfish love & ability to care for these wombats who certainly look to be more than handfulls. God gave Donna & Phil this love, this talent & they are using it as He intended. I’d imagine not may rescue wombats.
Wat een geweldige lieve mensen zijn dat!!!!
We need more people like you Donna.
I’m proud someone is around to help take care of them.
What a wonderful person! If only tbere were more of her in this world!
What a wonderful family.
Darling Donna and Phil I wish you and your animals & children all the good things life has to offer.
Your way to live is the only right way.
Thank you so much for letting us know, that there is hope for animals.
Best greetings from Finland, Scandinavia.
We have a phrase in our house. We tell people our backyard has rabbits, deer, and “donkeys and wombats”. So naturally I had to watch this video.
What huge hearts this couple has. They’re teaching their children one of the true purposes of life…to help others, of any species, when you can.
I’m so glad there are people like this in the world, willing to care for helpless animals.
God and Mother Nature have a special place for everyone that rescues and tries to save animals.
Thanku Donna and Phil. Keep up the good work. You are true heroes. ??
That’s beautiful some people do have a very caring ♥️