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How to Help Street Animals — tips, experience, and real actions
Read helpful articles on how to care for homeless animals: what to feed them, how to treat them, how not to cause harm, and what to do in difficult situations.
31.10.25
How to Help Your Pet When Moving Abroad
- Prepare veterinary documents and health certificates
- Learn import and quarantine rules of the destination
- Update vaccinations and register a microchip
- Choose the right carrier and transport method
- Book flights or transfers in advance
- Plan the pet's comfort and gradual adaptation
- Arrange temporary local contacts or shelters
- Create a travel checklist for documents and items
30.10.25
How to Feed a Pregnant Dog or Cat
- Consult a veterinarian before changing diet
- Choose nutritious, easily digestible food
- Increase calories gradually in late pregnancy
- Consider switching to puppy/kitten food slowly
- Offer small, frequent meals and fresh water
- Use supplements only under vet guidance
- Monitor weight, appetite and behavior
- Prepare a quiet whelping/nesting area
29.10.25
What to do if an animal gets tangled in a net
- Assess the situation from a safe distance
- Stay calm and prioritise personal safety
- Prepare gloves, blanket, and cutting tools
- Free airways first, then limbs and body
- If injured or in shock — seek veterinary care
- When to call professionals or volunteers
- How to prevent future incidents: store and mark nets
- Community actions: report and organise clean-ups
- After rescue: monitor and provide care
28.10.25
How to Help Animals with Burns
- Ensure the scene is safe before approaching the animal.
- Cool the burn with running, lukewarm water; avoid ice.
- Don’t apply oils, butter, or human ointments without veterinary advice.
- Cover the wound with a clean dressing to reduce infection risk.
- Keep the animal calm and limit movement.
- Seek veterinary care for large, deep, chemical or electrical burns.
- Give only safe first-aid measures when immediate vet care isn't possible.
- Share prevention tips with other pet owners in your community.
27.10.25
How to Foster a Pet During an Owner's Vacation
- Prepare: meet the owner and learn the pet's routine
- Pack essentials: food, meds, favorite items
- Introduce the pet gradually and follow routines
- Ensure safety: health checks and emergency contacts
- Agree communication and responsibilities
- Discuss compensation and expenses
- Plan the handover back to the owner
- Have an emergency action plan
26.10.25
How to rescue an animal fallen into a well
- Assess safety for people and the animal before acting.
- Keep calm and avoid rushing into the well alone.
- Use light and quiet to locate and soothe the animal.
- Employ ropes, blankets, or boards carefully as improvised aids.
- Always secure a rescuer with a belay or second person.
- Call professionals when the situation is risky or equipment is missing.
- Provide warmth, water, and veterinary care after rescue.
- Inform the community and secure the well to prevent repeats.
25.10.25
How to Care for a Pet with a Disability
- Understand physical and emotional needs
- Start with veterinary diagnosis and a care plan
- Adapt the home for safety and access
- Mobility aids and gentle exercise
- Nutrition, medication, and skin care
- Hygiene, toileting and pressure sore prevention
- Mental stimulation and consistent routine
- Community resources and rehabilitation options
- When to seek urgent help
24.10.25
How to Help an Animal in Severe Cold
- Check animals’ condition and behavior outdoors
- Provide dry, insulated shelter and how to build one
- Safe food and water tips for freezing weather
- Avoid toxic substances like antifreeze
- Recognize hypothermia and give first aid
- How to transport an animal safely and contact help
- Organize community support for street animals
23.10.25
What to do if an animal is in shock
- Recognize common signs of shock
- Ensure safety for you and the animal
- Control bleeding and reduce pain
- Keep the animal warm and calm
- Support breathing and position safely
- Prepare for transport to the veterinarian
- What not to do during shock
- When to seek immediate veterinary care
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