* Use non-threatening body language: move
slowly; talk softly, avoid eye contact; turn
upper body to side; drop down to one knee; offer back of hand to
smell; offer a small
treat to gain trust.
* Loop a leash around the animal’s neck and guide the animal
to desired location.
* To block an attack -- use your knee, move backward -- don’t
run, don’t hit.
* Use control stick appropriately, with minimum pressure.
* For cats and biting or injured animals, place a blanket or jacket
over the animal’s head.
* If needed, muzzle by looping cloth around animals’ mouth
twice, halfway
between nose and eyes. Tie securely, but not too tightly, behind
ears. Don’t use if
animal is having respiratory distress.
* If animal can’t be captured, set up a live trap. (follow
recommendations)
If injured (use the above techniques), and:
* An injured animal will try to bite if in pain. Don’t take
this personally.
* Use human first aid tips. Animals go into shock, too.
* Use a blanket as a stretcher.
* Use pressure to stop bleeding.
* Domestic animals - seek veterinary care.
* Wild animals - seek veterinary care, call rehabilitator.
* Survey scene for possible poison.
Animal Call Response Checklist
* number of animals present?
* clean water available for all animals?
* does the animal have adequate open shade and weatherproof shelter?
* evidence of animal being fed regularly?
* visible injuries on animal?
* animal behavior? check for hidden injuries.
* parasite infestation?
* appropriate collar (check fit), I.D., license, proof of vaccination?
* general cleanliness? Is the animal unkempt or robust?
* are family members acting normally?
* local ordinance violations or state law violations?
* check history of previous calls by law enforcement.
