Guides: found an animal – what now?

Short instructions for situations where you need to know quickly what is right.

Wild animal foundFound a wild animal – who helps?
Finding an emergency vetEmergency vet – how to find one at night and at the weekend
Hedgehog foundFound a hedgehog – what to do?
Bird foundFound a young or injured bird – what to do?
Dog foundFound a stray dog – what to do?
Cat turned upA cat has turned up or been found – what to do?
Pet run awayDog or cat has run away – what to do?
Collision with wildlifeCollision with wildlife: deer or wild boar hit – what to do?
Dog in a hot carDog in a hot car – what to do?
Report animal crueltyReporting animal cruelty or neglect – how does it work?
Poison bait foundFound poison bait – and what if the dog has already eaten some?
Injured pigeonFound an injured pigeon – what to do?
Fawn foundFound a fawn or young wild animal – what to do?
Squirrel foundFound a squirrel – what to do?
Bat foundFound a bat – what to do?
Young hare foundFound a young hare or wild rabbit – what to do?
Injured swan or duckFound an injured swan, duck or goose – what to do?
Cat hit by a carCat hit by a car or found at the roadside – what to do?
Abandoned animal foundFound an abandoned animal – what to do?

Is there an animal in distress in front of you?

Then do not read on: report it to us with your location. If life is in immediate danger, also call the police (110) or the fire brigade (112).

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