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I suppose, firstly it depends what animal it is. If it was just a dog or a cat then I'd firstly access the situation to see whether I'd be putting myself at risk. If the animal is in distress it is likely to be aggressive without meaning. However, if the animal was something much larger such as a horse or cattle - this is the kind of animal I'm most likely to come across in my area - then I'd be a lot more wary. I'd probably call someone such as a vet or the farmer.

Back to the subject of dog/cat if the animal didn't seem aggressive and appeared friendly or submissive I'd approach but since I don't have any knowledge of vetinary skills I'd call a vet if it seemed seriously injured.

I don't think that makes you a coward Clay.

If a large animal (esp aggressive) is hurt or in trouble it is just plain stupid to try and physically help it YOURSELF. But you can always help by calling the appropriate people with experience.

Saying you saved a bunny or something isn't really risking your life. I do it to because house cats generally only play/torture them and not eat them. I feel bad for the poor little animals. Sure I've gotten a few good bites from mice and such but it's a small price to pay...

I do what I can, when I can. I have never left a hurt animal on the side of the road or whatever. I have nursed a family of shrews to try and give them a start. I'd risk a good bite or worse for smaller animals such as foxes or racoons but that's not risking my life.

Well, I would help him or her without hesitation unless it was being preyed upon by another animal. I will not interfere with life's cycle...However, if the animal is ill or injured, even naturally, I will risk anything to save it. I believe it would be inhumane to leave a diseased creature without medical attention.