Injured Animals

Create a “rescue kit” for small animals that can be kept at home and in your car. This kit needs the following:

• Cardboard cat box (lined with newspaper)

• Old towels and blankets

• Plastic bottle (filled with water)

• Phone number of your local SPCA and vet clinic (you could write this on the side of the cat box)

If you come across an injured animal these items can be used to help the animal.

When handling an injured animal be careful as they may bite or scratch when in pain. Use the blanket or towels to wrap the animal up so it can’t bite or scratch you. The blanket will also help keep the animal warm (which is important to prevent the animal from going into shock).

Place the animal in the cat box for transportation to the SPCA or vet. The box will prevent the animal from harming itself further or running away.

Some animals will need extra warmth so you can fill the plastic bottle with warm water and place under a towel next to the animal.

Do not feed the animal as if it needs an operation food may interfere with any drugs the vet might need to give the animal.

Call the SPCA or vet immediately for help and advice.

Lost And Found Animals.

If the animal is uninjured and appears lost:

• Talk to a parent or guardian about the animal before you approach the animal.

• If the animal is a dog you will need to call you local animal control authority. Tell them where the dog is and what it looks like.

• If the animal is a cat it may be just visiting and will probably go home eventually.

• Do not feed the animal as this will encourage it to stay.

• If you are concerned that the animal is lost talk to your parents or guardian. You could create a flyer for your neighbours with a description of the animal.

Found animals can be registered on the following services.