Found an Injured Dog in Bhopal? Here Is What You Should Do Immediately

Finding an injured dog on the streets of Bhopal is a distressing experience, but your quick actions in those first few minutes can be the difference between life and death. If you have stumbled upon a dog in distress, please follow this guide to ensure both your safety and the animal's.

1. Stay Calm and Assess the Situation

Always approach slowly. An injured animal is likely in shock, pain, or extreme fear and may act defensively. Keep your distance, speak in a soft, low voice, and assess if the dog is conscious, bleeding, or struggling to breathe. Crucially, prioritize your own safety; do not attempt to handle a dog that is showing signs of aggression.

2. Secure the Surroundings

If the dog is in the middle of a busy Bhopal road, try to divert traffic or ask bystanders to help create a buffer zone. Place a towel or a blanket over the dog if it is calm; this can help keep them warm and reduce their visual stimulation, which often lowers their stress levels. However, if they are reluctant towards it, please don't use force.

3. Call for Professional Rescue

Do not attempt to perform medical aid or move the dog yourself, as you might worsen internal injuries. Contact Rescue Routes immediately, if local help is unreachable (Bhopal Municipal Corporation's Nagar Nigham.) As a dedicated animal welfare organization in Bhopal, we are equipped to handle trauma cases, transport injured animals safely, and provide the necessary medical care.

4. Provide Essential Details

When you call us at +91 9630057355, please provide a clear location, a landmark, a picture of the injured animal and if possible, share a live location via WhatsApp. Stay on-site if you can safely do so until our team arrives as it's super helpful that way for us because sometimes there are chances that the injured animal can flee from the reported location. Your presence helps us locate the animal faster in crowded areas.