How Does It Work?
You report incidents as you see them. Dogs without callers, run-over animals, birds with broken wings, etc. Alerts are immediately sent out to all available rescuers in the area: wildlife rehabilitation centers, on-call vets, municipal agencies, and independent experts. As resources are marshalled on behalf of the animal, you will be alerted to the progress of the rescue. You may choose to remain on the scene and assist, or to report the problem and continue on your way. Regardless, be assured that every effort will be made to help the animal in need.
Injured Animals are picked up and taken to the nearest participating animal hospital or wildlife care facility.
Lost pets are logged into the missing animals network. Neighborhood watch groups are alerted, and local animal shelters are apprised of the animal's description. If an animal matching the description is found anywhere near the reported vicinity, these participating groups will know to contact you, directly.
Abused or Neglected animals are reported to special agencies for follow-up.
Threatening or Nuisance Animals, domestic or wild, are also referred to participating organizations for investigation and assistence.
Mobile Devices Supported
Log an animal emergency anywhere, anytime with your mobile device. We have apps available on the iPhone and gPhone (Android) platforms. These apps are GPS-aware and will automatically detect your global coordinates. In addition, you can use any mobile phone to report an incident via text message. For more information, click here.
Become a Certifier Rescuer
We offer workshops on how to rescue birds, small mammals, domestic pets, and aquatic creatures. Courses are available for children and classrooms. Check the workshop schedule in your zip code. None available? Request a workshop for your community or school.
Make sure you have the materials on-hand to deal with an animal emergency. Our site lists the things you should have to help various kinds of animals. We also sell rescue kits that can be stored in your trunk or home. Never be caught unprepared again - a life could depend on it.
Organize a Neighborhood Watchgroup
Through our innovative geomapping process, you can define your own search grids, name your own watch groups, and assign members. You can also allow anyone in the search grid to automatically join your watchgroup, and help respond to any lost pet or injured animal. It's a fun way for friends to look out for each others pets. Set up a watchgroup in a 10 block radius. The next time your cat goes missing, you report it, and 30 texts go out to neighboring houses. It's that easy.
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