Learn to become a Local Animal Hero
The quickest way to help sick or injured small animals is often to take them straight to a vet. Knowing what to do if you find an animal in need can make a big difference. We’ve produced an easy-to-follow video guide to teach you what to do. After that you can claim your free Local Animal Hero badge.
Do your bit for animals in need!
Would you know what to do if you found sick or injured wildlife? Our Kindness Index shows more than half (54%) of people would not feel confident knowing what to do if they came across a wild animal who needed help. That’s why we’ve produced a video guide to show people when and how they can safely take animals, whether they are wild or pets, to a vet and when to call others to help.
What will you learn?
Our video guide will show you:
- Which animals are safe to pick up yourself
- How to safely pick up and handle small sick and injured animals
- How to transport an animal safely to a vet
- When to call for help from others
- How to build an animal rescue box
Thank you for being a Local Animal Hero
Congratulations for learning how to be a Local Animal Hero! Now you’ve watched the guide and started your rescue box, you can claim your badge.*
*The recipients will receive one of three animal badges (cat, rabbit, or hedgehog). These will be allocated at random by the suppliers. It will take approximately 7 to 10 working days for badges to be delivered to the provided address.
The Local Animal Hero badges are subject to availability, whilst stocks last. Stock is limited to 5,000 badges. You must be 18 or over to apply.
Thank you for being a Local Animal Hero
Unfortunately, we are all out of our Local Animal Hero badges, but you can still be a part of our community by signing up to Buzz and receiving monthly emails with top tips and advice on how to help your local wildlife.
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