If you hit an animal while travelling...

For those of us with enough compassion to not want to see an animal die a slow death. Ever wonder wish you could do more if you accidently hit wildlife on the road during your travels but had no idea what to do or where to take it for help as you are in an unfamiliar area? Now you can call the RACV. See below.

The new community service, RACV Wildlife Connect, is made possible by Zoos Victoria, in collaboration with not-for-profit wildlife organisations. It is an integral part of RACV’s $1 million, five year support for the Australian Wildlife Health Centre.
RACV Wildlife Connect provides a central 24 hour a day telephone service through RACV’s 13 11 11 number for any Victorian motorist who hits or encounters injured wildlife on the road. It offers an easily recalled number through a centralised service for the first time, connecting motorists by phone to volunteer wildlife carer networks.

A large number of animals are hit on Victorian roads each year. In 2005, RACV received 4421 motor vehicle claims relating to animal collisions, a 43 per cent increase during the past two years. RACV's aim is to provide an accessible service that anyone can ring at any time of day, thereby increasing the reporting of injured wildlife.

RACV is delighted to be involved in the project with Zoos Victoria, Help for Wildlife, Wildlife Victoria and the Wildlife Rescue and Information Network, who in turn rely on the volunteer support of many wildlife carers around Victoria.

If you hit an animal, call 13 11 11 and RACV will connect you to the wildlife carer network.