WILDLIFE carers have rescued a tiny baby koala left orphaned after a dog attack in Macquarie Fields, and hope to give him a second chance at life.

The six-month-old, dubbed ‘Willy’, was taken in by Sydney Wildlife volunteer Rhonda Pascoe after he was found alongside his mother at Long Point recently.

Ms Pascoe said Willy’s mother sadly did not survive the attack by domestic dogs, and urged dog owners to be vigilant in keeping their pets away from wildlife.

media_camera Willy was left orphaned after a dog attack and weighs just 525 grams.

“Watch what your dogs are doing and keep them locked up when koalas are around because they will follow their instincts and attack,” she said.

“We’ve had a number of koalas in care from the area but he’s the only baby.”

Willy has been in care for several weeks and weighs just 525 grams.

media_camera Rhonda Pascoe is now caring for the baby koala.

He is receiving regular check ups and weigh ins at Brownlow Hills Avian Reptile and Exotic Pet Hospital, and will be hand reared for at least the next 12 months.

“We’ve had him for about five weeks and he’s doing very well,” she said.

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“He’s been doing what all little koalas do, keeping you up all night and sleeping all day.

“He’s free from disease and in good health so this time next year he should be on his merry way.”

If you see an injured koala you can Sydney Wildlife on 9413 4300.