Get help
Nationwide animal help. One report starts the process.
You do not need to know the species, category, agency, or next step. Submit what you know and we will triage the case and coordinate the appropriate lawful help.
If this is an emergency, call 911 first.
Doing Big Things is not an emergency service and does not replace police, fire, animal control, or state and federal wildlife authorities. Call 911 if an animal is threatening people, if someone has been bitten and needs care, or if there is an immediate hazard in a roadway.
Which best describes the animal?
Owner or family crisis animal help
Hospitalization, displacement, housing transition, urgent inability to care for an animal, food or supply hardship, emergency foster need, safe rehoming, or veterinary coordination can start with the same report. Assistance depends on available lawful resources; financial help is not promised.
Start a crisis animal-help reportDomestic animals
Dogs, cats, pet birds, rabbits, livestock and other companion or farm animals.
Safety guidanceNative wildlife
Birds, coyotes, raccoons, opossums, snakes, raptors and other wild neighbors.
Safety guidanceExotic & specialty
Reptiles, large constrictors, venomous species, tarantulas and unusual pets.
Safety guidanceMarine & coastal
Seals, sea lions, sea birds, sea turtles and other shoreline animals.
Safety guidanceNot sure? Report it anyway.
Unknown species, incomplete location, no longer on scene, reporting for someone else, or missing photos are all acceptable. More information can be added later.
What happens after you report
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Triage
Your report is classified by animal type, risk and legal category.
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Coordination
We identify qualified local responders, fosters, transport, veterinarians, agencies, or authorized networks.
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Warm handoff
A routed case stays tracked until acceptance or a deliberate staff closure is documented.
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Follow-up
Use your case number and contact information for a privacy-safe status update.