#RescueAnimalsInNeed
Wildlife Rescue - Australia
Australia has one of the highest mammal extinction rates in the worldcreate an emergency plan that includes animals in your care
Floods and bushfires continue to ravage the country, displacing thousands of humans and animals alike. Many of these disasters can occur in a very short period of time, giving those affected much less time to prepare and evacuate. The number of 'billion dollar' natural disasters has nearly doubled over the past quarter century, with climate change exacerbating the rate and magnitude of such catastrophes.
Animals are critical to human society culturally, economically, and psychologically—their safety and wellbeing must be a key consideration in disaster response planning at all levels of community and government in the Australia. According to Shannon Walajtys, IFAW Program Director for Disaster Response and Risk Reduction, “Whether through rehabilitating injured animals, reintroducing wildlife back into its natural environment, or reuniting families with their companion animals, IFAW works to return a sense of normalcy and hope to both human and animal communities that suddenly find themselves in upheaval as a result of a natural disaster.”
As we enter the next Australian bushfire season, it is vital we understand how to prepare for disasters that could strike at any time. Being prepared saves lives, which is why IFAW has created a preparedness checklist for wildlife and pets under the care of people.
Preparing ahead of time ensures a swifter transition to safe environments during a crisis. You will be grateful you did it and so will the animals you committed to care for.
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The problems we face are urgent, complicated, and resistant to change. Real solutions demand creativity, hard work and involvement from people like you.
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