Animal in trouble?
Call first. Then get the right help nearby.
Found an injured animal?
Keep it safe and calm. What to do, step by step.
Report cruelty
Where to complain, and how to record evidence.
Find a vet
Government vet hospitals and mobile units.
Find an organisation
Welfare groups, gaushalas and ABC centres.
What’s happening?
Injured street dog
A street dog that is hurt is no one’s property, so anyone can call for help.
Injured bird
Put an injured bird in a dark, quiet box with air holes, don’t feed it, and call a bird helpline.
Wild animal
For other wild animals, call your state forest department.
While you wait
- Keep yourself safe first: a hurt animal may bite.
- Keep the animal calm and shaded, and don’t give it food or water.
- Move it only if it is in danger where it is.
Find help near you
6,872 vets, shelters and rescue groups in 35 states.
This guide is general information, not veterinary advice. Call a vet first.