The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated, if Gandhi’s words are making any sense to you then this elderly Australian couple is surely raising Australia’s ranking in moral progress! Their story is touching hearts of people around the world, as the most extraordinary video of what they started years ago being viewed by more than millions of followers! Don’t you worry readers as we’ve their videos for you to show their interesting yet hardworking life in a better way!

In 2009, Theresa Lynne Matthews with her husband Tony Matthews who previously used to live in Mornington Peninsula made a wise choice considering their love for nature and wildlife. After planning to semi-retire, now they were just looking for a home that’s tranquil and comforting for the two. The couple relocated to a beautiful part at Golden Beach in Gippsland, Victoria after Tony was considered completely disabled to work again due to an unfortunate accident at work in 2000. They did find their perfect home, things didn’t go as per their plan for too long though.

26 Haven Way, Golden Beach, Victoria 3851 is the Matthews’ new place now, and their home seemed like any other standard adorable place to spend a lifetime. Proximity to the beach as well as the abundance of native flora and fauna added with Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park, make their surroundings a peaceful living area far from the city hustle-bustle and that’s exactly what they were looking for. However, one sudden visit was about to change their lives forever!

Knock Knock!

What would you do if a stranger knocks on your door and asks you an even more strange question than he himself is? Something similar happened to the Matthews on one fine day in 2010, the couple’s life was taking a twist when an unfamiliar person made a surprise visit to their place. Theresa recalls noticing this guy who was approaching their garden fence, “A chap pulled up at the front fence and said, Do you look after wildlife? I said, Why?”

The man asked them a question and the Matthews didn’t know what to say and why was he even asking them such a weird question? They never worked as rescuers before but the guy didn’t seem to be playing a prank on them either. So the couple just replied to this stranger with a questioning gesture but they needed to be quick as the person seemed to be in a rush. And what was done next started a whole different chapter in the couple’s life story.

The Dilemma

Though Tony and Theresa had no idea what the guy was talking about yet they were curious as his question was clearly indicating that some wild animal was in need and that’s why the guy was asking for their help. The old couple was aware of their safety but couldn’t resist from knowing what it was actually about and hence Theresa asked him the most obvious question, ie, “Why?” And this guy’s answer put the couple in a dicey situation.

A Grey Roo

The guy seemed in a hurry and he said, “I’ve got a kangaroo in the car.” The couple had never taken care of a kangaroo before and they’d no idea about caring a kangaroo. But they knew that the guy might just abandon the poor animal and wanted to save the life of the one lying in the car. So they chose to do what anyone would do to save the kangaroo. They quickly decided to take the animal and then find any nearest animal rescuer who’ll have enough knowledge to help the roo in the car. The more shocking thing was yet to be unveiled…

Joey

When Tony looked at the injured roo, he realized it was a baby kangaroo, an unfurred eastern grey orphaned joey. Now, before you think why are we emphasizing so much on the kangaroo being a kid, its because joeys are the most difficult animals to hand raise for a very genuine reason, roos are born when they weigh less than a gram and crawls to their mother’s pouches and stays there for months until they are mature enough for the outside environment. This was more than expected responsibility on the Matthews’ shoulders now.

Drove Away!

As soon as the stranger handed over the little roo to Tony who was gently holding the baby, the guy without any explanation about what happened to the mother kangaroo or where did he find the joey, drove away. Theresa and Tony on the other side were left confused with so many questions unanswered yet knowing that right now their priority was to save the baby they just took responsibility for. About kangaroos, everyone knows but fewer people know how complex a kangaroo’s birth method is and how unusual it is compared to all other species.

What To Do?

As soon as Theresa warmed the tiny roo and wrapped him in a pouch-like blanket, she started calling around the city to give him a shelter home with a registered caretaker, infinite calls were made but she received no response. She was sure that there will be enough caretakers available just like in her last city where the baby will be safe.

For the time being, no one calls back, Theresa knew she has to take charge and “what to feed a kangaroo” was the question, so she started searching on internet about what type of milk or teats she should be needing to feed the baby and finally sent Tony with a list of things they’ll require to proceed with.