Practical, free guides written by our rescue team: first aid, feeding, health, cats, dogs, wildlife, cruelty and adoption. New articles every week.
Simple shelters, dry bedding and extra food can carry street animals through bad weather.
Rest, a clean wound and no licking: a simple recovery plan for the first 10 days.
Tail, ears, eyes and posture tell you how a cat feels — and when to give it space.
"They can take care of themselves." "Cats should have one litter first." Myths that keep animals suffering.
Foster homes give rescued animals space to heal and learn to trust — and free up room for the next emergency.
They wait the longest — and often make the most grateful, easy-going companions.
The 3-3-3 rule, a safe room, and patience: how to help a rescued animal settle in.
Time, money, space and the next 10–20 years. Questions to answer before you bring an animal home.
Good evidence makes the difference between a report that is ignored and one that leads to action.
Cruelty is not only violence. Learn the signs of neglect, hoarding and abuse — and what to do when you see them.
Birds, opossums, iguanas, bats and more share our cities. Humane ways to avoid conflict without harming them.
Well-meaning people "rescue" many young animals that were fine. A simple checklist before you intervene.
Water, shade, walk times and hot pavement: simple habits that prevent heatstroke.
Dogs almost always warn before they bite. Learn the signals — and how to approach a street dog safely.
Worms, ticks and fleas weaken animals and spread disease. A simple routine keeps rescued pets healthy.
Which diseases vaccines prevent, when puppies and kittens should start, and why rescued animals need them.
Hair loss and itching are common in strays — and very treatable. How to tell them apart and protect yourself.
Improvised stretchers, carriers and car tips that protect the animal's spine — and your hands.
A small box with the right items lets you act calmly in an emergency — at home, in the car or on a rescue.
Warmth first, the right milk, the right position, and help with toileting — everything an orphaned kitten needs.
Sterilization is the only long-term solution to street animal suffering. How Trap-Neuter-Return works and why it is humane.
Chocolate, grapes, onions, xylitol and more: the everyday foods that can seriously harm pets and street animals.
Feeding saves lives — when it is done at the right time, in the right place, and together with sterilization.
Stay safe, document what you see, and report it. How Gracivo and the authorities can act on your report.
Abandoned pets struggle to survive on the street. How to help it right now, and how to document and report the abandonment.
Heavy panting, drooling and collapse in hot weather can be heatstroke. Cool the animal gradually and get to a vet.
Wild animals need different care from pets. When to help, how to contain them safely, and who to call.
Poisoning is an emergency. What signs to look for, what to bring to the vet, and why you should not make the animal vomit on your own.
Warning signs that need a vet today, signs that can wait a day, and how to keep yourself and other pets safe.
Is it lost, abandoned or a community animal? How to look for the owner, keep it safe, and what to do if no one comes.
Don't scoop them up straight away — mum is often nearby. How to check, keep them warm, and what (not) to feed.
Make the scene safe, move the animal on a flat surface, and get to a vet fast — even if it seems fine, internal injuries are common.
Stay safe, keep the animal calm and contained, control bleeding, and get it to a vet. A calm 10 minutes can save a life.