People living in cities will risk own safety to save animals
New research shows the vital importance of animal protection in preparing for natural disasterOur research, commissioned across Brazil, India, Thailand and the USA, shows a strong connection between people and animals around the world. It proves what we already know from 50 years of disaster work: that animals are valuable, integral members of communities and must be cared for in the wake of natural disasters. However, it also shows a troubling trend - relatively few people have actually made disaster plans which include their animals. This could result in owners compromising their