ARC (Animal Rescue Cooperative) does not support the use of Kangaroo in pet food. Occasionally donations come through that are not identified in the vast donations we are given. These may (rarely) be given out, but it is not something ARC sources knowingly.
Who is “Kangaroo Conversation”? – The Facebook Group “Kangaroo Conversation” is a paid advertisement for industry groups that have a vested interest in commercial kangaroo killing and farming
What are sustainable practices? The best approach to kangaroo conservation is to promote sustainable practices that ensure their safety and wellbeing. Killing Kangaroos is not sustainable.
Population management should not include killing kangaroos.
Culling of Kangaroos should not be carried out at all, not even as a last resort. Talk to rescue and look for other options
To learn all about setting up and running a charity in Australia click here
To learn about issues relating to Kangaroos in pet food click these links below.
Why some organisations dont sell Kangaroo meat
Unique attributes of the kangaroo
https://kangaroorangers.com/about-kangaroos/
https://www.bushheritage.org.au/species/kangaroos
RSPCA Knowledgebase on Kangaroos
ARC (Animal Rescue Cooperative) does not support the use of Kangaroos in pet food
ARC (Animal Rescue Cooperative) does not source Kangaroo based food
This industry thrives on secrecy and misinformation peddled by the industry and governments that profit from exploiting our wildlife. Here are some recommended resources to learn more:
Information from independent scientists:
Aboriginal perspectives:
Other resources:
Kangaroos have lived in Australia for more than sixteen million years. They are a national treasure of Australia and people travel from all over the world to marvel at the wonder of these magnificant animals.
“Kangaroos are quintessential Aussies; they evolved with the environment, in synergy with Australia’s nature. We exploit kangaroos; destroy the grasslands and woodlands where they live, shoot them and destroy their families because they’re in our way. Kangaroos are only found in Australia; if we don’t change our ways, they won’t be found anywhere.”
Dr Nadine Richings, Biologist
Kangaroos are indigenous to Australia and have been living here for more than 16 million years. The word kangaroo derives from ‘Gangurru’, the name given to Eastern Grey Kangaroos by the Guuga Yimithirr people of Far North Queensland. Kangaroos are of cultural and spiritual significance to Aboriginal people across Australia.
The kangaroo is a symbol of Australia and appears on the coat of arms and on some currency. A significant number of Australia’s well-known organisations and sporting teams, including Qantas and the Royal Australian Air Force have also adopted the Kangaroo as their brand logo. The kangaroo is important to both Australian culture and the national image, and consequently there are numerous popular cultural references.
Kangaroos are shy and retiring by nature, and in normal circumstances present no threat to humans. In 2003, Lulu, an eastern grey which had been hand-reared, saved a farmer’s life by alerting family members to his location when he was injured by a falling tree branch. She received the RSPCA Australia National Animal Valour Award on 19 May 2004.
In the past 30 years, over 90 million kangaroos and wallabies have been killed for their meat and skins. It is the largest commercial slaughter of land-based wildlife in the world. It is a common misconception that kangaroos are shot because they compete with grazing animals however, this mass slaughter is purely and simply a commercial kill of Australian wildlife.
Every year, between 1.5 million and 5 million gentle, family-oriented kangaroos are killed for their flesh and so that their skin can be turned into leather clothing and accessories, often called “k-leather.” Kangaroos are killed so that humans can take their skin to sell and take the land that they graze on to raise other animals for human consumption and to raise sheep for Australia’s wool industry. It is the largest wildlife slaughter on the planet.
Whilst it is frequently reported that Kangaroos are overpopulated, extensive research by the Kangaroo Roundtable—of which PETA Australia is a member—has found that the actual population of kangaroos is frequently inflated by agencies with an interest in killing them in order to make the animals seem much more numerous than they actually are. In fact, in 2018, CSIRO reported that of the kangaroo populations identified, 42% were reported to have undergone an overall decline in abundance since 2000.
In addition to the commercial slaughter of kangaroos, further kangaroo population declines can be anticipated, particularly in areas with projected human population growth rates over 80% for the next decade.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Here’s what’s needed most. Always read instructions carefully. Incorrectly made items take a lot of time and effort to fix, and the requirements are quite specific. Please, please, please, read and follow the instructions!
Crochet nests, along with pouches, are the ‘bread and butter’ of the ARC craft guild. We aim to provide every rescuer and veterinary clinic in
Possums love their hidey-holes and adore these cosy homes. These are crochet patterns and we welcome knitted interpretations too. The main thing to remember with
Joey pouches keep our babies safe, warm, and secure. In Australia, any marsupial youngster is referred to as a ‘joey’. This includes baby kangaroos, wallabies,
Porthole Hanging Bags These porthole bags are great for critters small to large! There are a variety of sizes and all are needed. Download the
These hanging bags are loved by rescuers because they give growing joeys the freedom to come and go as they please. Joeys of all sizes
Hanging joey bags are always in need. Older joeys will jump in and out of them many times per day as they get curious and
There have been many displaced animals due to the fires and COVID-19 and Australia’s pounds and rescue organisations are full. Rescuers are taking on as
We’re still working on getting all patterns uploaded with nice photos and tutorials! Here are a few we’re still working on:
Handmade Items We Can Always Use