What can I do to help an animal in distress?
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If you encounter an animal in distress, the best thing to do is to call a local wildlife rehabilitation center or a veterinarian and report the situation. If it is an emergency and there is imminent danger, attempt to provide first aid until help arrives. Be sure to note where the animal is located and who told you about it so that rescuers can be made aware of the situation. Additionally, being polite and calm and speaking slowly may also help soothe the animal in distress. You may also want to offer food or water if they are available nearby. For information on what steps to take after you have made contact with a rehabilitation center or veterinarian, please refer toresources such as "Animal Welfare Institute", which provides helpful guidelines on how best 
to help any animal in need .
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What can I do to help an animal in distress?
user
If you see an animal in distress, you can try to provide temporary assistance by getting them to safety and help if possible. You should then call your local Animal Control, SPCA, wildlife rehabilitation center, or veterinarian for further advice on the situation and what actions can be taken.
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What can I do to help an animal in distress?