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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.

22.10.25

Caring for a Senior Pet

  • Regular veterinary check-ups and health plan
  • Adjusted nutrition and weight control
  • Joint support and gentle exercise
  • Dental and coat care
  • Home adaptations for comfort and safety
  • Pain management and medications
  • Monitoring behavior and changes
  • Emotional support and maintaining routine

21.10.25

How to Help an Animal Caught in the Rain

  • Assess safety for yourself and the animal.
  • Move the animal to a sheltered, dry place.
  • Gently dry and warm with towels or blankets.
  • Check for injuries and signs of hypothermia.
  • Offer warm (not hot) water and a calm space.
  • Be cautious with strays or frightened animals.
  • Transport to a vet if in doubt.
  • Consider longer-term help: sheltering, community support.
  • Notify local groups if multiple animals are at risk.

20.10.25

What to do if an animal is injured on the street

• Stay calm and assess the scene
• Ensure your safety first
• Approach slowly and speak softly
• Check breathing and bleeding
• Apply basic first aid to stop bleeding
• Arrange safe transport to a vet
• Notify shelters or rescue volunteers
• Record location and time for follow-up

19.10.25

How to Help Your Pet When Moving to a New City

  • Prepare veterinary check-up and travel documents
  • Pack familiar items with your pet’s scent
  • Train the carrier and practice short trips
  • Plan route, stops and temperature control
  • Create a safe room in the new home
  • Update microchip and contact details
  • Keep routine and allow gradual adaptation
  • Watch for stress signals and seek help if needed

18.10.25

What to Know About Pet Microchipping

  • What a microchip is and how it works
  • Benefits of microchipping for lost pets
  • How the procedure is done and where to chip
  • Registering and keeping contact details up to date
  • How to check a microchip and when to scan
  • Practical tips for owners
  • Common questions and myths
  • Role of vets and shelters

16.10.25

How to Estimate a Street Animal's Age

• Why age estimation matters
• Key visual signs: teeth, eyes, coat
• Behavior and body condition clues
• Step-by-step street check
• Safe approach and handling tips
• When to seek a vet
• How volunteers can help
• Next steps after assessment

15.10.25

What to do if your pet is choking

  • Stay calm and act quickly
  • Check breathing and the mouth for visible objects
  • Remove reachable objects carefully with a finger sweep
  • If not visible, try back blows or trained abdominal thrusts
  • Transport to a vet immediately if breathing is compromised
  • Monitor recovery and reduce stress
  • Prevent incidents with safe toys and supervision
  • Learn pet first aid and share knowledge in your community

14.10.25

How to Help an Animal That Has Lost Its Sight

  • Stay calm and assess the animal's condition
  • Visit a veterinarian to rule out treatable causes
  • Make the home safe and predictable
  • Use sound and scent cues for orientation
  • Keep routines for feeding, walks and rest
  • Train simple voice/touch commands
  • Monitor health and emotional state
  • Seek professional rehabilitation if needed

13.10.25

What to do if an animal is stuck in a hard-to-reach place

  • Stay calm and assess the situation from a safe distance
  • Prioritize safety for the animal and people
  • Gather simple tools and plan your approach
  • Different tips for cats, dogs and wild animals
  • When to call rescuers or animal professionals
  • How to provide first aid and comfort after rescue
  • How to involve neighbors and volunteers
  • Preventive steps to reduce repeat incidents

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