How to Know When an Animal Needs Help 🧡 🐾

How to Know If a Stray Animal Needs Help 🆘

Sometimes it’s hard to tell. But there are clear signs that say: “I need help.” Let’s learn how to spot them 🧡

🔍 Clear signs an animal is in trouble:

1. ⚠️ Visible wounds or swelling

— Limping, dragging limbs — Bleeding, sores, or lumps

2. 🌡 Lethargy or odd behavior

— Doesn’t respond, lying in the open — Disoriented, gasping, walking in circles

3. ❄️ Hypothermia or heatstroke

— Shivering, weak, collapsed — Panting, drooling, sluggish

4. 🧬 Extreme thinness

— Visible ribs and bones — No strength to eat or stand

5. 🐾 Puppies/kittens alone

— Crying, hiding, very young — No mother in sight for 2+ hours

🟠 Subtle signs:

• Excessive scratching → parasites
• Sneezing or wheezing → infection
• Head tilt → injury or pain
• Pawing face → eye problems

🐕 What Can You Do?

1. 📸 Take a photo
2. 📍 Note the location
3. ☎️ Contact a local rescuer or shelter
4. 🚗 Bring to vet if possible
5. 💬 Reach out via TailsPal — we’ll help guide you

🧡 When in doubt — ask.

One message can save a life 🐾