I was wondering what is the best way to pick up an animals when they are hurt?
I was driving the road and i saw a hurt dog (i thought the dog was dead) but i went to pull over to make sure he wasnt alive. When i went to check on the dog, i could see he was still alive but all bloody. I went to pick him up. He was growling so i back off and i was like come on dog i have to take you to vet but someone pull over the side of the road (i was nervous since i have no idea who it is) It turn out she was concern about a dog too. But the dog didnt live too long and died on the side of the road. I cry because i couldnt get the dog to the vet. So i wanted to be ready in case if i see any hurt animals so i can take them to vet.
Pick up a hurt animal
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gurl2005bby
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Re: Pick up a hurt animal
I know you feel bad that you were not able to help the dog...at least you were with it when it died...some comfort maybe to him/her...and find comfort for yourself in knowing that the dog is now once again running free across the Rainbow Bridge and is whole and feeling great again.....imagine him or her in that setting rather than the one you last had to witness... 
When an animal is injured, you cannot risk hurting yourself..getting bitten or scratched/clawed/kicked (if a hoofed animal)...no matter how badly you want to run to it and help it...try to get someone to call 911 to contact Animal Control for you and report it...or write the local Animal Control number and keep it in your purse to have someone call them directly...have them let the emergency worker know it is an emergency and where the animal is located...
They will send someone with proper equipment and knowledge to care for the animal or gather it up and take it to the vet....
I know for birds of prey, because around here they get hit by cars and are a protected bird...some people carry a big heavy comforter or similar item, and heavy leather gloves, to gently toss over the bird and gather it that way...but again...with claws and beaks...you really need to know what you are doing and it is best left in the hands of experts...
Peace be with you in knowing that at least the dog did not die alone out there...you and the other person were with it during its last moments and even knowing that you could not get near to it...that it found comfort in your nearby presence...
When an animal is injured, you cannot risk hurting yourself..getting bitten or scratched/clawed/kicked (if a hoofed animal)...no matter how badly you want to run to it and help it...try to get someone to call 911 to contact Animal Control for you and report it...or write the local Animal Control number and keep it in your purse to have someone call them directly...have them let the emergency worker know it is an emergency and where the animal is located...
They will send someone with proper equipment and knowledge to care for the animal or gather it up and take it to the vet....
I know for birds of prey, because around here they get hit by cars and are a protected bird...some people carry a big heavy comforter or similar item, and heavy leather gloves, to gently toss over the bird and gather it that way...but again...with claws and beaks...you really need to know what you are doing and it is best left in the hands of experts...
Peace be with you in knowing that at least the dog did not die alone out there...you and the other person were with it during its last moments and even knowing that you could not get near to it...that it found comfort in your nearby presence...