It’s the middle of one of Australia’s worst bushfire seasons on record.
Along the east coast, fire has devastated the dry, drought-stricken landscape, destroying homes and claiming lives.
Rural Bendigo is in the thick of it – it’s now on Code Red – the highest bushfire alert level.
Outside the animal hospital, the temperature is already approaching 40 degrees by mid-morning – Dr Chris is expecting an influx of wildlife impacted by the fires.
Production credits: Wildbear Entertainment for BBC Scotland.