A method of removing a dart from an animal body. The method uses a dart removal facilitating tool that includes a handle, adapted to be grasped by a human hand. A dart removal head is attached to the handle and is adapted to be placed in proximity to the dart. The head has a surface that is adapted to be pressed against animal flesh without creating further injury. The method includes pressing the dart removal head against a portion of the animal body near the dart and engaging for dart for removal from the animal body while the dart removal head is being pressed against the portion of the animal body.