Animals in disasters
For over half a century, World Animal Protection has been a beacon of hope, saving countless animals from the brink of disaster. But we recognize that to create lasting change, we must address the root causes of these crises.
50 years of disaster response and resilience building
For more than 50 years, we have moved fast to protect animals affected by earthquakes, fires, floods, droughts, typhoons, and other disasters. Our leadership in disaster risk reduction has empowered governments and communities worldwide to act preemptively, reducing harm.
As we've confronted these challenges head-on, a troubling trend has become clear: disasters are intensifying.
Confronting the root causes
Climate change, driven by factory farming:
Our planet is witnessing a surge in the frequency and intensity of disasters, with climate change being a significant catalyst. Alarmingly, the factory farming industry stands as a dominant force accelerating this change. By producing vast amounts of greenhouse gases, factory farms magnify risks, imperiling animals, decimating habitats, and jeopardizing communities.
Unsustainable animal feed trade:
A staggering 80% of all global land-use shifts can be attributed to agriculture. Delve deeper, and you'll find that nearly the same percentage of this land caters to livestock - fueling them with expansive crops designed for animal feed. As factory farms proliferate, they intensify this strain, potentially demanding even more sprawling expanses of land for feed crops by the close of this decade.
Our work
Update on the Hurricane Patricia response
Last month, as you know, we deployed to Mascota City, Mexico where 3,000 animals were at risk. Here is an update from the field about the animals we met and...
Heading to "Pet City" to help 3,000 animals in need
At least 3,000 animals - dogs, horses cattle and poultry - are in need of relief food in Mascota (Pet) City following flooding caused by Hurricane Patricia....
Giving aid to animals and families affected by Hurricane Patricia in Mexico
Hurricane Patricia officially became a tropical storm after reaching the Pacific coast in Mexico, with gust winds of up to 340 Km/h.