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Found a sick wild bird in the road. What should I do to help?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Other Pet - Not Listed

I spotted what I believe was a sick wild finch, just sitting in the middle of a one-way road. I was walking home from work. It was not chirping or moving, just puffed & sitting. Before I could move it, a grey BMW came flying aorund the corner and . . well, end of little guy's story. What would you have done should I run into same situation again?

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Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 4th, 2019

Unfortunately, sometimes things just happen. While its extremely thoughtful and kind of you to wonder if you could have or should have done something differently, you can't and shouldn't risk your own life by diving in front of a moving car to save a bird who was likely sick. The bird probably was quite ill if it was just sitting in road and didn't get out of the way.
Thank you for your concern for this little bird, but please don't be upset about it.
Thanks fro asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
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