Animal first aid

App coming soon! In an emergency, please use the contacts listed here.

General steps

1. 1
   Stay calm  Approach slowly, speak quietly and avoid sudden movements. Calm travels from you to the animal.
2. 2
   Assess the scene before approaching  Check for traffic, fire or other hazards. Your own safety comes first.
3. 3
   Move slowly and quietly  Approach from the front. An animal in pain can bite without warning.
4. 4
   Reassure the animal  Use a soothing tone of voice. Cover their head with a towel if possible to help them remain calm.
5. 5
   Do not give food or water  This can worsen bleeding or obstructions.
6. 6
   Call emergency services  Call one of the contacts listed here or the national emergency line 112.

Animal communication

1. 1
   Set your intention - Silently say ‘I connect heart to heart with [the animal you are trying to communicate with]’
2. 2
   Clear your mind - Sigh deeply 3 times. Relax your body
3. 3
   Feel the sensations in your body and your heart
4. 4
   Connect - Imagine a golden thread connecting from their heart to yours
5. 5
   Say hello - Silently say hello. If you know their name, use it
6. 6
   Ask one question at a time - ‘Is there anything you want to tell me?’
7. 7
   Listen patiently - Listen with your heart and wait for their answer. Do you hear any words? See any pictures? Feel something change in your body?
8. 8
   Don’t assume. Be curious. - Don’t assume you know the answers. Be curious and let the animal share their truth, even if it isn’t what you expected
9. 9
   Say thank you
10. 10
    Share what you discovered -  

Photo: Jacques Blot