In a heartwarming turn of events, a baby kangaroo recently orphaned has found a new parent in an Australian police officer. This charming little joey is proving to be quite the handful, offering his new dad a crash course in parenthood with his constant need for snuggles, attention, and meals every few hours.
Officer Jake Thompson from the Cue Police Station stepped up to care for the four-month-old kangaroo after it was rescued from its mother, who tragically lost her life in an accident. A kind-hearted bystander discovered the joey in the pouch and brought him to the police station, leading to Officer Thompson taking on the role of caregiver. Reportedly dehydrated and undernourished, the kangaroo is now thriving under his watchful eye.
Thompson, who is also navigating the challenges of new fatherhood himself, has embraced the experience. “With my wife in Perth with our newborn and this little guy needing food every three hours, it’s like I have another child,” he shared, unable to resist the kangaroo’s adorable face. The police station even shared a heartwarming photo of the pair on their social media.
In a delightful video, Thompson introduces his new buddy, now affectionately named “Kanga,” as the joey cozies up in his shirt, finding comfort just as he would in a pouch. Although Thompson initially wanted to name the kangaroo after his newborn son, his wife had other ideas. After a call for name suggestions on social media, they settled on Kanga, which has a nice ring to it.
Having moved to the small town of Cue, with a population of fewer than 300, Thompson has been collaborating with local wildlife rescue groups. He plans to eventually release Kanga back into the wild but only after ensuring that the young kangaroo is ready to thrive independently.
To see Kanga’s charming antics as he follows Thompson around the police station, check out the full video below!
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In summary, a baby kangaroo named Kanga is teaching a police officer the joys of parenthood after being orphaned. The officer is not only caring for the joey but also learning valuable lessons as he navigates new fatherhood himself.