Ep 33: Between Storms and Laws: The battle for Pakistan’s animals

When disaster strikes – a flood, wildfire, massive quake – most of the headlines understandably focus on the human toll. But what happens to the animals? They are the silent, often invisible victims, and their suffering is deeply intertwined with our own. The bonds between people and their animals and the wildlife sharing our ecosystems mean that when animals suffer, human communities suffer too. So, how do we break this cycle? How can we provide help and assistance to both people and animals, and work towards preventing these catastrophes, especially those supercharged by climate change? In this compelling episode, I speak with Altamush Saeed, a dedicated professional working tirelessly on the front lines in Pakistan to do just that. He shares powerful and innovative approaches to building resilient communities protecting all their members irrespective of species.  Join us for a conversation going beyond the headlines to reveal a more compassionate and effective model for disaster response, one which includes the well-being of people and the planet's creatures as one, unified path toward a safer, healthier future for all. Website/Socials & Books: Altamush Saeed Instagram https://www.instagram.com/altamushsaeed  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/altamushsaeed95/  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altamushsaeed95  Case note on the animal rights sentience judgment - https://tinyurl.com/2r256uzv  Other links Charity Doings Foundation Pakistan https://twitter.com/CharityDoings  https://www.linkedin.com/company/charity-doings-foundation/  instagram.com/charitydoingsfoundation  https://youtube.com/channel/UCTLoPSGdZb-Qy_1ncAUYkRA  https://www.facebook.com/CharityDoingz/  Environmental and Animal Rights Consultants Pakistan https://www.facebook.com/EARCPAK  https://www.instagram.com/earcpakistan  https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-and-animal-rights-consultants-llp-pakistan/  Emi Leese https://emilialeese.substack.com  http://thinklikeavegan.com  http://emilialeese.com  Instagram @emi.leese  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thinklikeavegan/videos  Credits Host: Emilia A. Leese  Guest: Altamush Saeed Production & Engineering: Jim Moore of Bloody Vegans Productions; https://www.bloodyvegansproductions.com  Graphics: Catherine Dorrell https://www.messyvegancook.com  Music Opening theme: “Flashbacks” by Jenny Moore’s Mystic Business  Interlude: "Ofusa Fuurin" by Matthew Gerstenberger Closing theme: “Tear Things Up” by Jenny Moore’s Mystic Business This podcast is part of iROAR, the Animals Podcasting Network https://iroarpod.com