Southbridge resident Ben Wilson dropped in to Leeston Library to sew a joey pouch for the wildlife sewing appeal. Photo: Selwyn District CouncilCanterbury residents have provided hundreds of fabric pouches, nests, mittens and other items to help animals injured and orphaned by the Australian bush fires. Hundreds of knitting and sewing enthusiasts have responded to the Selwyn Libraries offer of patterns and the use of its premises and machines so people can sew and knit items such as joey pouches and mittens for animals affected by the fires, a Selwyn District Council spokesperson said. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the response locally and nationally. Any items which aren’t needed in Australia will be donated to other animal welfare groups who have a need for them.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 26, 2020 20:37 UTC