One Number Can Save a Life: Simple Ways Bengalureans Can Help Urban Wildlife

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 Bengaluru is home to an incredible diversity of urban wildlife—birds, reptiles, mammals, and countless other species that quietly share our city with us. Unfortunately, rapid urbanisation, traffic, electrocution, kite strings, construction activity, and habitat loss put these animals at constant risk.

The good news? Saving wildlife doesn’t always require expertise or equipment.
 Sometimes, all it takes is sharing the right phone number at the right time.

At PfA Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre, we run a free wildlife rescue helpline that responds to emergency calls across Bengaluru—365 days a year. Every call we receive has the potential to save a life. And every citizen can help ensure that call reaches us in time.

Why Sharing the Helpline Matters

In most wildlife emergencies, time is critical. A bird injured by manja, a snake trapped in a house, a bat caught in netting, or a baby animal separated from its mother often depends on a quick response for survival.

Many animals are lost simply because people don’t know whom to call.

By helping spread PfA’s rescue helpline number, you become a crucial link between an animal in distress and professional help.

Simple Ways You Can Help Save Wildlife Lives

1. Share the Helpline on Social Media

A single post can reach hundreds—sometimes thousands—of people.

  • Share PfA’s rescue helpline number on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, X, or LinkedIn

  • Post during high-risk seasons like summer, monsoon, or kite-flying festivals

  • Re-share PfA’s posts, stories, and reels to amplify reach

You never know—someone scrolling today might need that number tomorrow.

2. Put Up Posters Where People Actually Look

Offline visibility still saves lives.

  • Put up PfA rescue posters in apartment complexes, security cabins, lifts, and notice boards

  • Share posters with Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs)

  • Display them in local shops, clinics, parks, and community spaces

When emergencies happen, people often panic. A visible poster helps them act fast.

3. Involve Schools and Colleges

Children and young adults are powerful messengers.

  • Encourage schools to display rescue posters on notice boards

  • Request wildlife awareness sessions or assemblies

  • Ask students to share the helpline number with family and neighbours


One informed child can educate an entire household.

4. Help Us Reach Influencers & Community Voices

You don’t need a huge following—but if you know someone who does, it helps.

  • Connect PfA with local influencers, nature photographers, birders, animal lovers, or citizen groups

  • Encourage them to share PfA’s helpline and rescue stories

  • Even one well-timed post from a trusted voice can lead to dozens of rescues

Awareness spreads fastest when it comes from familiar faces.

5. Share During Emergencies, Not Just Afterwards

When you hear about a wildlife incident—share the helpline immediately.

  • During kite-flying season

  • During heatwaves and water shortages

  • After storms or heavy rains

  • When construction or tree cutting is underway nearby

These are peak rescue periods, and timely information saves lives.

6. Be the Calm Voice in a Crisis

If someone spots an injured or trapped animal:

  • Ask them to stay calm

  • Tell them not to attempt rescue themselves

  • Share PfA’s free rescue helpline number and encourage them to call immediately

Your guidance can prevent injuries—to both people and animals.

Small Actions. Big Impact. Real Lives Saved.

Every year, PfA rescues thousands of wild animals—but we can only reach them if someone calls us.

By sharing our helpline number, you become part of a city-wide safety net for wildlife.
 No special skills. No cost. Just awareness and compassion.

One share. One call. One life saved.

Let’s make Bengaluru a city that truly cares for all its residents—human and wild alike.

One Number Can Save a Life: How Bengalureans Can Help Urban Wildlife

Bengaluru is home to an incredible diversity of urban wildlife—birds, reptiles, mammals, and countless other species that quietly share our city with us. Unfortunately, rapid urbanisation, traffic, electrocution, kite strings, construction activity, and habitat loss put these animals at constant risk.

The good news? Saving wildlife doesn’t always require expertise or equipment.
 Sometimes, all it takes is sharing the right phone number at the right time.

At PfA Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre, Bengaluru, we run a free wildlife rescue helpline that responds to emergency calls across the city—365 days a year, 24/7. Every call we receive has the potential to save a life. And every citizen can help ensure that call reaches us in time.

The Tremendous Work PfA Does Every Day

Behind every rescued animal is a dedicated team working quietly, tirelessly, and often under extremely challenging conditions. PfA responds to thousands of wildlife emergencies every year—from birds injured by manja, snakes trapped in homes, bats caught in netting, to orphaned babies, injured mammals, and animals affected by road accidents, electrocution, and habitat destruction.

Each rescue involves:

  • Trained wildlife professionals

  • Safe and scientific handling

  • Emergency medical treatment

  • Rehabilitation and recovery

  • And, whenever possible, release back into the wild


PfA is not just saving individual animals—it is protecting Bengaluru’s fragile urban ecosystem.
 Every bird that flies again, every reptile safely released, and every mammal returned to the wild is a victory for coexistence.

But PfA can only help when someone calls. That’s where you come in.

Why Sharing the Helpline Matters

In most wildlife emergencies, time is critical.
 A bird bleeding from a kite-string injury, a snake trapped in a house, or a baby animal separated from its mother depends on quick action for survival.

Many animals are lost simply because people don’t know whom to call.

By sharing PfA’s rescue helpline number, you become the vital link between an animal in distress and professional help.

Simple Ways You Can Help Save Wildlife Lives

1. Share the Helpline on Social Media
 One post can reach hundreds, sometimes thousands.

  • Share on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, X, and LinkedIn

  • Post during high-risk seasons: summer, monsoon, and kite-flying festivals

  • Re-share PfA’s posts, stories, and reels

You never know—someone scrolling today may save a life tomorrow.

2. Put Up Posters Where People Actually Look
 Offline visibility still saves lives.

  • Apartment complexes, security cabins, lifts, notice boards

  • RWAs and community spaces

  • Local shops, clinics, parks, and schools

In emergencies, people panic. A visible poster guides them instantly.

3. Involve Schools and Colleges
 Children and young adults are powerful messengers.

  • Display rescue posters

  • Organise wildlife awareness sessions

  • Encourage students to share the helpline with families

One informed child can educate an entire household.

4. Help Us Reach Influencers & Community Voices
 Awareness spreads fastest through familiar faces.

  • Nature photographers, birders, animal lovers

  • Citizen groups and local influencers

  • Encourage them to share PfA’s helpline and rescue stories

One trusted voice can lead to dozens of rescues.

5. Share During Emergencies, Not Just Afterwards
 Post the helpline number during:

  • Kite-flying season

  • Heatwaves and water shortages

  • Storms and heavy rains

  • Construction or tree cutting nearby

These are peak rescue periods. Timely information saves lives.

6. Be the Calm Voice in a Crisis
 If someone finds an injured or trapped animal:

  • Ask them to stay calm

  • Tell them not to attempt rescue themselves

  • Share PfA’s free helpline number and ask them to call immediately

Your guidance can protect both humans and wildlife.

Small Actions. Big Impact. Real Lives Saved.

Every year, PfA rescues and rehabilitates thousands of wild animals. But we can only reach them if someone calls us.

By sharing our helpline number, you become part of a city-wide safety net for wildlife.
 No special skills. No cost. Just awareness and compassion.

One share. One call. One life saved.

Let’s make Bengaluru a city that truly cares for all its residents—
 human and wild alike.


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