What do you do if you meet an injured animal on the street?
1. Keep yourself safe:
First of all, make sure you and everyone around you are safe. Injured animals may be in a stressful situation and react with anger or fear.
2. Assess the situation:
Try to assess the condition of the animal from a distance. Is she seriously injured? Does she look confused or scared?
3. Keep your distance:
If the animal looks aggressive or very hurt, move away from it and call for help.
4. Call for help:
Contact a local animal organization (such as non-profits or emergency animal services) and explain the situation to them. They will be able to send a professional team to take care of the animal.
5. Try not to touch:
Unless it is necessary and urgent, it is best to avoid treating an injured animal yourself, as this may worsen its condition or cause you injury.
6. If intervention is necessary:
If you see that the animal is in immediate danger and you feel safe to do so, you can try to touch it gently with a towel or other soft object so as not to hurt it further.
7. Provide water and food:
If you have the option and the animal seems hungry or thirsty, you can place water or food near it, but this should be done carefully.
8. Follow the Beast:
If the animal runs away from you, adjust yourself to the situation. Don't try to chase her, but if she can't move, wait for professional help.
9. Document the situation:
If possible, take pictures of the animal and its location to help organizations reach it easily.
10. A thought about public health:
It is important to remember that injured animals can be carriers of diseases, so take all precautions to protect yourself and others.