Animal Management and Welfare in Natural Disasters

The devastating effects of natural disasters are not only directly on humans and infrastructure, but also on animals, which may be crucial to the livelihoods of many people. This book considers the needs of animals in the aftermath of disasters and explains the importance of looking to their welfare in extreme events.

The authors explore how animals are affected by specific disaster types, what their emergency and subsequent welfare needs are and the appropriate interventions. They describe the key benefits of management of animals to populations and discuss preventative measures that can be taken to reduce risk and build resilience. They also include a summary of recent debates and public policy advances on animals in disasters.

The book covers livestock, companion and wild animals, with numerous case studies to show how the concepts can be put into practice. It provides a standalone text for students of disaster studies and management as well as professionals and NGOs who require an entry-level introduction to the subject.

James Sawyer is Director of Disaster Management at World Animal Protection, based in London, UK. He provides strategic direction for the organization's liaisons with national governments, UN agencies and the International Federation of the Red Cross. He manages disaster response teams in Costa Rica, India, Kenya and Thailand, and was also the main character in the BBC documentary "Vets in the Disaster Zone".?

Gerardo Huertas is Director of Disaster Operations for the Americas, for World Animal Protection. He is based in Costa Rica and has many years experience of delivering training courses and practical disaster relief for animals across the world.