Contact StrayKind

Before you call, if you can

The more of this you have ready, the faster we can reach the animal. Do not delay calling to gather it all—tell us what you know and we will work the rest out with you.

• Exactly where the animal is. Many rescues are in remote hills where a road name is not enough. On your phone, open Google Maps, press and hold on your position until a pin drops, then share that pin with us. A screenshot of the coordinates works too.
• What is wrong. Caught in a snare, hit by a vehicle, sick, trapped, or something else.
• What the animal is. Dog or cat, rough size, colour, and whether there are others with it.
• Photos or a short video—of both the animal and the surroundings. The animal tells us what veterinary help to bring. The surroundings tell us how to reach the animal and what equipment we need.
• How the animal is behaving. Friendly, frightened, defensive, or unable to move. This decides how many of us come and what we bring.
• Where it came from, and where it went. Both matter. Where it came from is often where it sleeps, and often where it was hurt—so it tells us where to look, and where the snare may still be. If it has moved off, tell us which direction and how long ago.