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

• Recognize common rabies signs: behavior change, drooling, paralysis
• Do not approach or touch the animal
• If bitten: wash wound, seek medical care immediately
• For pets: isolate safely and call your vet
• For wildlife: keep distance and report the animal
• Who to contact: veterinarian, animal control, health services
• Prevention: keep vaccinations up to date
• Stay calm and document what you observe

• Check teeth and gums for wear and tartar
• Observe eyes for clarity or cloudiness
• Assess coat condition and skin health
• Evaluate body condition and muscle tone
• Watch behavior and activity levels
• Note mobility: stiffness or limping
• Basic steps to safely approach an animal
• When to seek veterinary care
• Immediate aid: feeding, shelter, temporary care

• Assess the scene and prioritize personal safety
• Try to reach the animal with a tool before entering water
• Use a rope, pole, towel, or boat to assist retrieval
• Enter the water only if trained and safe to do so
• Provide warmth and check breathing after rescue
• Seek veterinary help for breathing problems or injuries
• Prevent future accidents with supervision and gear
• Stay calm and act step by step

• Feeding at roadsides creates danger for animals and people
• Animals can dash into traffic and cause accidents
• Food attracts more animals and pests
• Littered packaging harms wildlife and environment
• Safer alternatives exist for helping animals
• What to do when you find an animal near a road
• Community actions and shelter support are key

• Assess the animal's condition and risk before approaching
• Prepare a safe carrier or temporary enclosure
• Calm and handle the animal gently and securely
• Secure the animal in the car for everyone's safety
• Basic first aid and what to give in transit
• Where to take the animal: vet, shelter, volunteer support
• Record time, place and photos to help find the owner
• What to do if you can't transport it yourself
• Ethical and legal considerations when helping

• Basic first-aid items for pets
• Wound care and disinfectants
• Tools: tweezers, thermometer, gloves
• Vet-approved medications only
• Important documents and emergency contacts
• Storage, checks, and restocking routine

• Assess the scene for safety for people and the animal
• Approach slowly and from the side, avoiding sudden moves
• Avoid direct eye contact; use a soft, calm voice
• Lower your body: sit or crouch slightly to appear less threatening
• Offer food or a calm object only if safe to do so
• Look for owner information on collar or nearby people
• Call professionals (veterinarian, animal control) if needed
• After contact, ensure calm and check for injuries

• Prepare a warm, quiet recovery spot
• Provide clean water and soft, small meals
• Monitor the wound and look for infection signs
• Limit movement and reduce stress
• Use cones or protective collars as needed
• Set up a safe temporary shelter for feral animals
• Keep in touch with a vet if complications appear

• Assess safety for you and the animal
• Observe behavior from a distance
• Approach slowly and calmly
• Offer water and reduce stress
• Check for injuries and visible ID
• When to call a vet or animal rescue
• How to transport an injured animal safely
• How to report the find to help reunite or assist