How to help an animal suffering from heatstroke

Last reviewed: 28 October 2026

In summer, street animals can suffer heatstroke quickly. Signs include heavy panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting or collapse.

What to do

Move the animal into shade or a cool place if you can do so safely.
Wet its body with cool, not ice-cold, water. Start with the paws, belly and neck.
Offer small amounts of clean drinking water.
Keep a bowl of water outside your home or shop during hot months.

Heatstroke can harm the organs even after the animal seems better. Contact a vet or an animal helpline as soon as possible.

This guide is general safety advice, not veterinary treatment. Always contact a vet or an animal helpline as soon as you can.

For snakes, monkeys and other wild animals, keep a safe distance and call the forest department.

Step 1: Open the report form

Choose “Report an animal”. You do not need an account, and it takes about a minute.
Step 2: Add 1 to 3 photos

A clear photo helps rescuers find the animal. Location data inside the photo is removed.
Step 3: Add the location

Use your current location, or type an address or landmark such as a bus stand or main road. Do not enter your home address.
Step 4: Describe what you saw

Choose the animal and how urgent it is, and write one line of up to 140 characters. Your name, mobile and email are optional and are seen only by helpers who accept the case and our team.
Step 5: Save your tracking link

After sending, you get a reference number and a private tracking link. Anyone with the link can see the case, so share it only with people you trust.

Volunteers on this platform are not a government service. In an emergency, also call a local animal helpline.
For snakes, monkeys and other wild animals, keep a safe distance and call the forest department.

Nearby rescuers and volunteers can see your report straight away.
When someone accepts the case, it shows on your tracking page. If you add your email and later sign up with it, you can save the report to your account.