Rescue
A young genet had become involved in human-wildlife conflict after repeatedly entering a residential property. Our experienced team responded quickly to safely capture and transport it to our rehabilitation centre.
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Young Genet Successfully Rescued, Rehabilitated and Released.
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THE STORY
Every wildlife rescue is unique, and every successful release is a victory for conservation.
Wildlife Paws SOS received a call regarding a young genet that had become involved in human-wildlife conflict after repeatedly entering a residential property. As specialists in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and ethical release in Mpumalanga, our experienced team responded quickly to safely capture the animal and transport it to our rehabilitation centre for a full assessment.
Upon arrival, the genet underwent a comprehensive medical examination to ensure there were no injuries, illnesses or signs of long-term human dependency. After careful observation over a two-day period, our veterinary and rehabilitation team confirmed that the young genet was healthy, behaving naturally and ready to return to the wild.
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THE MOMENT OF RELEASE
Watch the release.
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THE JOURNEY
Rescue. Rehabilitate. Release.
Rehabilitation
The genet underwent a comprehensive medical examination. After careful observation over a two-day period, our team confirmed it was healthy, behaving naturally and ready to return to the wild.
Release
The genet was released onto a suitable, conservation-friendly farm with minimal risk of future human conflict, giving this beautiful nocturnal mammal the best opportunity to thrive.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Finding the right home is just as important as the rescue.
Finding the correct release site is just as important as the rescue itself. The genet was successfully released onto a suitable conservation-friendly farm where there is minimal risk of future human conflict, giving this beautiful nocturnal mammal the best opportunity to thrive in its natural habitat.
The first mammal release of our new collaboration.
This release marks a special milestone for Wildlife Paws SOS, as it is the first mammal release since the beginning of our exciting collaboration with Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre. Together, we are combining decades of wildlife rehabilitation experience to provide ethical, science-based care for vervet monkeys, genets, small mammals, raptors and other indigenous wildlife throughout Mpumalanga.
NEED HELP?
Found an injured or distressed animal?
If you discover an injured, orphaned or distressed genet, vervet monkey or any other indigenous wildlife anywhere in Mpumalanga Province, contact Wildlife Paws SOS immediately. Early intervention by licensed wildlife rehabilitators gives wild animals the greatest chance of survival and successful release back into their natural environment.