- Disasters affect both animals and humans. Tens of millions of people worldwide are dependent on their animals–for food, to earn a living, to stay healthy, as companions, for status, and to stay safe. People are hence encouraged to also save animals in times of disaster and not leave them to suffer.
- Stray dogs pose a threat to public health by spreading rabies and other diseases, they can also cause damage to livestock and wildlife, or they may behave aggressively towards people. That is why we encourage responsible dog ownership and frequent vaccination of the dogs.
- Sixty billion meat chickens are raised for global consumption each year. Two thirds of them live in overcrowded sheds or cages often with no natural light or fresh air, unable to peck or spread their wings. This act of confinement limits their freedom and should be discouraged.
- From the seas to the deserts, wild animals face the ongoing threat of cruelty and abuse. Wild animals are traded as exotic pets, used as entertainers in rides and circuses, used for traditional medicine purposes. End the cruelty towards wild animals.
- Our animals do not deserve to die even in times of disasters In times of disasters, we work fast by providing whatever aid is necessary–that means providing emergency veterinary treatment, distributing food, evacuating animals from danger, or reuniting animals with owners.
- Confinement of animals causes pain and distress. Allowing animals to express their natural behavior and move freely, reduces the need for painful practices like tail docking (which is used to stop crowded pigs attacking each other in intensive farms).
- Human – wildlife conflict is very common. So, we’re working to provide practical, low cost, and sustainable solutions that keep elephants safe and protect crops, by involving the community and the government.
- Dogs – like all animals – have a right to live without suffering. So, we encourage governments and communities to manage dog populations humanely, to stop millions of dogs being culled without reason every year – and to help communities and dogs live together healthily and without fear
