Building an Ark: 101 Solutions to Animal Suffering

by Ethan Smith, Guy Dauncey

Building an 101 Solutions to Animal Suffering is a first-of-its-kind, inspiring look at practical solutions for the humane treatment of animals and animal liberation. Animal cruelty has many factory farms, habitat destruction, animal product testing, the abuse and neglect of companion animals, the illegal trade in endangered species, unsustainable fishing, and climate change. All these create unnecessary suffering for animals and destroy animal rights. For several decades there has been a global movement building, an ever-increasing consciousness that will soon affect animal welfare and the future of life on Earth—if it’s given time to do so. Building an Ark is the story of this movement. Extensively researched and drawing on practical examples from around the world, it provides a voice for both the animals and the humans who have dedicated their lives to building a sustainable future for all species. The ark is ready for all to board. Individuals, action groups, schools, businesses, governments, farmers, fishers, developing nations—there’s a role for everyone on this journey. Building an Ark offers a host of solutions that, if adopted, will ensure that animals will suffer less today, and that humans and animals will share a more sustainable planet tomorrow. Ethan Smith is a writer, animal welfare advocate, and author/editor of the anthology Softly On This Joining Those Who Are Healing Our Planet . Guy Dauncey founded the Solutions Project and is author of several books, including Stormy 101 Solutions to Global Climate Change .

Genres: Animals, Activism

288 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2007

About the author

Ethan Smith (1762–1849) was a New England Congregationalist clergyman in the United States who wrote View of the Hebrews (1823), a book that argued that Native Americans were descended from the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel. His position was not uncommon among religious scholars, who based their history on the Bible. (Source: en.wikipedia.org)

Reviews

[Tim Gannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Focuses on how to help all animals as individuals, action groups, schools, cities, farmers, fishers, businesses, governments, developing nations etc. Lot of resources and a large assortment of suggestions of how to help.

[Marybeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good common sense jumping off point for a cross section of ideas. I don't agree with everything, but nobody would; it is a guide for people at different levels of awareness and commitment.

[Abby · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the variety of pictures, facts, and stories throughout this book. Some of the ideas were repetitive and some are much larger and more difficult than others. Many were not written for individuals rather businesses or governments.
What I am taking away most from this book is pure shame. The United States is so far behind other counties regarding animal welfare policies and that is disgusting. We can do so much better. I did learn a lot from the facts and statistics sections. Worth the read to anyone wanting ideas of how to make a difference.