An organized, sustainable, rights-based response network for animals surviving in disaster zones.
“From Ruins to Life” is an intervention and solidarity campaign initiated to trace and rescue animals that have survived, been injured, abandoned, or lost following earthquakes and other disasters, aiming to secure safe, healthy, and supportive living conditions. This campaign defends the right to life of animals rendered invisible during crises, embodying a collective effort that hears and amplifies their voices when they would otherwise be isolated.
We collaborate with local authorities, veterinary associations, animal rights groups, disaster coordination teams, and community volunteers. Together, we develop joint protocols for efficient resource use, information sharing, and coordinated interventions. We also empower local grassroots initiatives, integrating local knowledge at every stage.
Disasters impact not only human communities but also the animals we share our lives with. Yet disaster management and humanitarian aid often overlook animals, failing to provide systematic solutions for their protection, treatment, and reintegration.
“From Ruins to Life” exposes this structural gap and works to integrate animals into disaster policies. Through multi-stakeholder collaborations, we advocate for animals’ inclusion in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, using field data and insights to inform policy recommendations. The campaign underscores the need for a rights-based, sustainable approach to animal welfare in crisis—one that goes beyond temporary relief to institutionalize protection measures.
From Ruins to Life is not merely a short-term intervention but a long-term advocacy framework aimed at institutionalizing protection of animals affected by disasters
At Four-Legged City: Association for Urban, Nature, and Animal Advocacy, we conduct all our activities transparently, guided by the fundamental principles of animal rights philosophy.
You can support us by making an individual donation, becoming a foster caregiver to a rescued animal by undertaking its care and treatment, or providing food support.
For corporate support, please contact us at: info@dortayaklisehir.org