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WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals) is the world’s leading animal welfare charity. We have been protecting animals around the world over 30 years. We passionately believe that animal welfare matters. At WSPA, we will always expose and oppose the exploitation and suffering of animals. We believe animal cruelty must end, whether that animal is in the wild, living in the community, caught up in a disaster or being farmed.

Animals are often the forgotten victims of disasters. Surviving animals suffer the effects of flood, drought and other emergency situations.

In addition, many of the world’s poorest communities are totally reliant on animals for food, transport and their livelihoods. Domestic animals also provide valued companionship the world over, especially at times of distress.

By helping animals at risk of or affected by disasters we reduce their suffering and help whole communities prepare and recover. And by understanding that people living in disaster-stricken communities are more often than not co-dependent on the animals they own, we can see why animals matter in a disaster.

Official Statement:

Mike Baker, Chief Executive of World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)

“When major disasters strike, the survival of people and the recovery of whole communities are inextricably linked to the survival of animals. We must reduce the risks of losing livestock for poor people by strengthening their capabilities to cope with recurring disasters”

“By helping animals, we are sustainably safeguarding livelihoods, food security and ultimate resilience to disasters.”

For more information, please visit wspa-

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Official Statement

Contact: Kai Akram

Email: kaiakram@wspa-

Direct Line +44 (0) 20 7239 0542

Mobile +44 (0) 7772 296 256

WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals) is the world’s leading animal welfare charity. We have been protecting animals around the world over 30 years. We passionately believe that animal welfare matters. At WSPA, we will always expose and oppose the exploitation and suffering of animals. We believe animal cruelty must end, whether that animal is in the wild, living in the community, caught up in a disaster or being farmed.

Today, WSPA works in over 50 countries, collaborating with local communities, NGOs and governments that can help us change animals’ lives for the better. We also act for animals at a global level, using our United Nations consultative status to give them a voice.

We work responsibly and sustainably, to put animal welfare on the global agenda and show that what’s good for animals is good for the world.

For more information about WSPA International visit wspa-

WSPA is registered in England and Wales as a charity (no. 1081849) and as a company limited by guarantee (no. 4029540).

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