How to Help Street Animals — tips, experience, and real actions

• Assess size, condition and temperament before lifting
• Prepare a carrier, blanket and basic supplies
• Approach calmly and speak softly
• Support the body — avoid lifting by legs, tail or scruff
• Use carriers, blankets or muzzles if needed
• Special tips for dogs, cats and small pets
• What to do if the animal is injured or terrified
• When to ask volunteers or a vet for help

Summary:

• Recognize common signs of heatstroke in pets
• Immediate steps: shade, calm, cool, small sips of water
• Safe cooling methods and what to avoid
• When to go to the vet urgently
• Transport tips and continued monitoring
• Prevention: walks, cars, shelter, and hydration

• Prioritize human and rescuer safety first
• Call the fire department and report the animal
• Approach only if it’s safe and low-smoke
• Check breathing and pulse; perform CPR only if trained
• Cool burns with lukewarm water; do not use ice
• Stop bleeding with gentle pressure and cover with clean cloth
• Keep the animal warm and monitor for shock
• Transport to a veterinarian as soon as possible
• Prepare an evacuation kit in advance
• Support the community: offer shelter, transport, or supplies

• How to recognize breathing difficulties in pets
• Immediate steps: stay calm, move to fresh air, check the mouth
• Safe ways to deal with choking or foreign objects
• How to prepare and transport the pet to a vet
• Signs that require emergency veterinary care
• Aftercare and prevention tips
• What to take when you go to the clinic
• How community support can help in urgent cases

• Recognize common signs of frostbite in animals.
• Move the animal to a warm, sheltered place.
• Use safe, gradual warming methods.
• Avoid actions that can worsen the injury.
• Seek veterinary care promptly for severe cases.
• Prevent frostbite with clothing and shelter.
• Help stray animals safely during cold weather.
• Community role in winter animal care.

• Quickly assess the wound type and bleeding
• Ensure safety for you and the animal
• Clean gently with saline or clean water
• Use vet‑approved antiseptics; avoid harsh chemicals
• Bandaging basics to protect the wound
• Signs of infection and when to see a vet
• First aid kit checklist for wounds
• Special cases: bites, deep punctures, embedded objects

• What dehydration means for animals
• Key signs in dogs, cats and small pets
• Simple at-home checks: gums and skin test
• Immediate measures you can take before the vet visit
• How puppies, kittens and small mammals differ
• Prevention tips for hot weather and illness
• When to seek urgent veterinary care

• Signs that a pet is not drinking enough
• Quick checks: bowl, water, environment
• Gentle ways to encourage drinking
• Specific tips for cats, dogs and small pets
• What not to do
• When to see a veterinarian
• Prevention and community support

• When to start weaning
• Preparing food and bowls
• Step-by-step introduction
• Frequency and portion sizes
• Choosing safe foods
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Signs to see a vet
• How shelters and volunteers can help