# Animal Help Now

> 24/7 US wildlife emergency app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id511153457](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id511153457)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id511153457`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Animal Help Now
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (151 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-08
- **First published:** 2012-03-23
- **Size:** 71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/animal-help-now/id511153457)
- **Website:** [http://ahnow.org](http://ahnow.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://ahnow.org/privacy.php](http://ahnow.org/privacy.php)

## Description

Animal Help Now directs anyone in the United States who encounters a wildlife emergency to the closest, most appropriate help, 24/7. It provides immediate access to wildlife rehabilitators, rescues, hotlines, and veterinarians who treat wildlife, and connects users with humane wildlife consultants for wildlife conflicts.

The app also offers guidance for domestic animal emergencies and includes a Resources page with disaster preparation and response information. Designed for nationwide use across the U.S.A., Animal Help Now empowers people to help injured or distressed wildlife quickly and compassionately.

## Rankings

- #114,336 — Overall

## Review summary

Animal Help Now is praised as a fast, easy, nationwide tool that connects users to wildlife rehabilitators and vets by location and animal type. It’s repeatedly described as life-saving and trustworthy for people on the road. However, multiple reviewers raise concerns about vetting and the accuracy of listings, including mislisted contacts. Overall, it’s a highly valued emergency resource that saves time and helps animals, but users should be aware of potential listing reliability issues.

### Pros

- Quick, location-based access to wildlife rehabilitators and veterinarians anywhere in the US.
- Easy-to-use interface with GPS and animal-type search to quickly find nearby help (decision tree guides you to the best option).
- Saves time and often leads to life-saving outcomes for injured wildlife.
- Trusted by professionals and widely recommended by park rangers, rehabbers, and animal lovers.
- Provides peace of mind and reliable emergency information when you’re on the road or in a pinch.

### Cons

- Vetting and legitimacy concerns about listed rehabbers and responders; unclear if operations are verified.
- Listings can be inaccurate or outdated, potentially leading to wrong contacts or delays.
- Some specific listings may be untrustworthy or not actually provide wildlife rehabilitation services, causing frustration.

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