In 2020, millions of people around the globe were horrified to see the suffering of Australian wildlife during the bushfires. Two years on, and many of the rescued kangaroos have now been slaughtered by commercial kangaroo shooters. Australian wildlife also continues to suffer and die due to car accidents, fencing, introduced diseases and animals. The resulting destruction is left for the overwhelmed and despaired wildlife carers. While there is much joy in helping traumatised animals, for every success story there is more death and heartache. Strict government regulations and a tyrannical wildlife organisation are making the near impossible task of rescuing animals even harder. For three months, I volunteered and photographed at a wildlife sanctuary, where every animal is given another chance at life. By sharing the stories of these animals, I hope to evoke concern and motivation to live in compassion with our fellow species.