Download or read book Pet Disasters written by Claudia Mills and published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine-year-old Mason's parents keep trying to get him a pet, but until he and his best friend Brody adopt a three-legged dog, he is not interested.
Download or read book Mason Dixon Pet Disasters written by Claudia Mills and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soon-to-be fourth-grader Mason Dixon does not want a pet, but his parents think it will be good for him. Goldfish dies soon after his arrival (from overfeeding). Mason is relieved. Hamster escapes. Mason is relieved. Cat has to go back because best friend Brody is too allergic to ever be at their house while Cat is there. Mason is relieved. But when Dog comes, it takes a little dose of jealousy for Mason to realize he does want a pet, all of his very own. Claudia Mills introduces a new, hilarious character in Mason, and each of the three books about him will feature both boys as they cope with a new experience; pitch-perfect for 8- to 10- year-old newly independent readers, the books will maintain a consistent page count and feature black-and-while art throughout.
Download or read book Pet Disasters written by Claudia Mills and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine-year-old Mason's parents keep trying to get him a pet, but until he and his best friend Brody adopt a three-legged dog, he is not interested.
Download or read book Animals in Disasters written by Dick Green and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2019-01-30 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animals in Disasters is a comprehensive book on animal rescue written by Dr. Dick Green who shares his experiences, best practices and lessons learned from well over 125 domestic and international disasters. It provides a step-by-step process for communities and states to more effectively address animal issues and enhance their animal response capabilities. Sections include an overview of the history of animal rescue, where we are today, and the steps needed to better prepare for tomorrow. This how-to book for emergency managers who want to develop programs, craft policy, and build response capability/capacity is an ideal companion to their work. Clearly identifies the components of building a resilient community Introduces the Community Preparedness Checklist Helps readers develop and deliver effective animal response training
Download or read book Management of Animals in Disasters written by Subhash Verma and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide for veterinary and humanitarian professionals to plan emergency responses for the care and welfare of animals. It covers various topics on disasters, such as principles of disaster management, operation planning, team deployment, etc., from the perspective of saving both livestock and the livelihood of vulnerable communities. The book also discusses the importance of early warning systems, biosecurity, techniques for data collection, one health approach, climate change, and appropriate mitigation strategies. It highlights different principles, approaches, and guidelines related to the rescue, relief, and management of animals during disasters. It also contains topics on the welfare of birds and the rescue and relief of wild animals. This book includes essential veterinary and life-saving supplies required by the relief providing teams during emergencies such as disasters. The book helps administrators understand the key aspects of welfare and management of animals during disasters and enable them to draft policies focusing on humans and animals’ rescue & welfare and protection of livelihoods. It is an essential guide for veterinarians, humanitarian workers, field functionaries, farmers, disaster response forces personnel, etc., during various types of disasters and emergencies.
Download or read book Surviving Disasters With Your Pets written by Leigh Foster and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-01-26 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn tips and important information that will help save your life as well as the lives of your children and pets. This is a must have book to have on hand in order to prepare your home and family for emergencies. Being prepared is your only chance to survive even the worst case scenario. Don't delay, prepare today. Leigh Foster is the creator and host of a three time award winning show called The Pawz Cauze. Heard in about every country in the world, Leigh focuses on stories of abuse, neglect, animal experimentation, and animal heroes in hopes of changing the world by ending abuse of animals and humans. She has won several awards for her work including: Woman of the Year 2011, 2011 Award of Excellence, accepted as a member of ABI Fellows and a Lifetime Member of Cambridge Who's Who after appearing in their 2009-2010 book edition. She was chosen as one of 1000 people featured in the book Great Minds of the 21st Century.
Download or read book Animal Management and Welfare in Natural Disasters written by James Sawyer and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2018-07-04 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The devastating impacts of natural disasters not only directly affect humans and infrastructure, but also 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 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.
Download or read book Animals in Disaster written by United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency and published by Smashbooks. This book was released on 1998 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pet First Aid Disaster Response Guide written by G. Elaine Acker and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2007 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Guide is designed to help pet owners provide temporary, urgent care to pets until they can reach a veterinary or emergency clinic. The text will teach readers to care for their animals before, during, and after an emergency. The Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Guide includes coverage of: injury prevention and disaster preparation; personal safety precautions to help pet owners identify and minimize risks; and a wide array of pet emergencies including bleeding and bite wounds, cardiac arrest, choking, burns, poisoning, trauma, and more.
Download or read book Animals and the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster written by Mayumi Itoh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-16 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first comprehensive, in-depth English language study of the animals that were left behind in the exclusion zone in the wake of the nuclear meltdown of three of the four reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in March 2011, triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake of magnitude 9.0.The Japanese government designated an area of 20-kilometer radius from the nuclear power station as an exclusion zone and evacuated one hundred thousand residents, but left companion animals and livestock animals behind in the radioactive area. Consequently, about 90 percent of the animals in the exclusion zone died. This book juxtaposes policies of the Japanese government toward the animals in Fukushima with the actions of grassroots volunteer animal rescue groups that filled the void of the government.
Download or read book Filling the Ark written by Leslie Irvine and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fate of animals in disasters depends on practical solutions informed by compassion and common sense.
Download or read book Training the Disaster Search Dog written by Shirley Hammond and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick response to natural and man-made disasters can mean the difference between life and death for trapped victims. This is a step-by-step guide to training dogs to the FEMA level for this important work.
Download or read book All Creatures Safe and Sound written by Sarah E. DeYoung and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book uses interview data from public officials tasked with planning and executing preparation and response to natural disasters to analyze how pets, livestock, and other companion animals complicate disaster preparedness. Because many families view animal welfare as a priority, evacuation and sheltering preparations and responses must account for animals"--
Download or read book Disaster Medicine written by Gregory R. Ciottone and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This new volume includes Individual Concepts and Events sections that provide information on the general approach to disaster medicine and practical information on specific disasters. You'll also find an exhaustive list of chapters on the conceivable chemical and biologic weapons known today, as well as strategies for the management of future events, or possible scenarios, for which there is no precedent."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book The Great Dog Disaster written by Katie Davies and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An old dog learns new tricks in this entertaining tale from the creators of The Great Hamster Massacre. This is a story about Suzanne’s new dog, Beatrice—and how she saved us. (And how that helped save her, too…) Suzanne’s Great-Aunt Deidra has left her dog to Suzanne’s mom in her will. Suzanne is delighted they are getting a dog again, since her dad sent their last pup to live on a farm. But when Beatrice the Newfoundland arrives, she is a BIG disappointment. She’s slow, and she’s old, and she’s got serious stomach issues. Suzanne and Anna are determined to turn Beatrice into the dog of their dreams, but can their canine boot camp prevent Suzanne’s dad from sending Beatrice away too?
Download or read book Social Vulnerability to Disasters written by Deborah S.K. Thomas and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-05-09 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With chapters that incorporate additional perspectives on social vulnerability, this second edition focuses on the social construction of disasters, demonstrating how the characteristics of an event are not the only reason that tragedies unfurl. It incorporates disaster case studies to illustrate concepts, relevant and seminal literature, and the most recent data available. In addition to highlighting the U.S. context, it integrates a global approach and includes numerous international case studies. The book highlights recent policy changes and current disaster management approaches and infuses the concept of community resilience and building capacity throughout the text.
Download or read book Veterinary Disaster Response written by Wayne E. Wingfield and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-13 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veterinary Disaster Response is the essential guide to disaster training, preparation, planning, and recovery. The book takes a question-and-answer format to promote understanding and outline the steps for veterinary response to natural and man-made disasters. Veterinary Disaster Response is a must-have reference for anyone involved in disaster medicine, including veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, animal control and shelter personnel, search and rescue personnel, and emergency response teams.
