September 20, 2024
A WAR THEY NEVER ASKED FOR
With Embassies still urging their citizens to evacuate immediately, and airlines canceling flights as the airport and airspace are deemed unsafe frequently, what we feared is now a reality.
The southern region of Lebanon has been the focal point of the conflict since its onset.
The fighting has been confined to this area, except on a couple of occasions.
Household and street dogs and cats of all kinds are facing intense bombardment.
Over the past few weeks, our efforts have been concentrated on the southern region, where we have been rescuing as many animals as possible, providing urgent medical care, transporting them to safety, and offering them shelter.
We have been preparing for months, diligently stockpiling medical supplies, daily necessities, fuel for our generators, and, crucially, food to sustain our shelter animals for a period of time in the event of a siege on our country, which without any cease-fire on the horizon is still very likely to happen.
What we did not anticipate was the volume of intake we are currently facing.
Since June of this year alone, we have rescued more than 150 animals, getting them the proper medical treatment, food and a safe place to call home for as long as they need.
Our shelter is already at full capacity and then some, and with numerous flights being canceled, many of our scheduled adoptions abroad have been postponed.
We had hoped that by clearing out a few kennels, we could avoid having to completely reorganize the shelter to accommodate the influx of animals being rescued from southern Lebanon. However, we had no choice but to undertake a full shelter restructuring.
We are doing everything within our power to prepare for what lies ahead.
As Lebanon’s largest no-kill animal shelter, we bear a significant responsibility towards these animals which we take very seriously.
We recognize that many will seek our help, but with our limited resources, we are unable to achieve as much as we would like. Realistically speaking, it is impossible to meet all needs.
We remain deeply committed to the animals in our care.
It’s difficult to admit, but they come first.
When we took them in, we made a promise to protect them from harm, ensuring they would never again experience neglect or hunger. Jeopardizing that is in no way an option.
With that in mind, we are prepared to open our doors to those who need us most and are committed to doing whatever it takes for the sake of these animals. Creating space for them will be a challenge that we cannot tackle alone. Our budget is already stretched thin, and preparing for the inevitable over the past few months has led to significant overspending.
We need your help and support to manage this crisis.
These innocent lives should not suffer due to humanity’s greed and hatred.
They have done nothing to deserve this.
Help us help them by donating today!
The southern region of Lebanon has been the focal point of the conflict since its onset.
The fighting has been confined to this area, except on a couple of occasions.
Household and street dogs and cats of all kinds are facing intense bombardment.
Over the past few weeks, our efforts have been concentrated on the southern region, where we have been rescuing as many animals as possible, providing urgent medical care, transporting them to safety, and offering them shelter.
We have been preparing for months, diligently stockpiling medical supplies, daily necessities, fuel for our generators, and, crucially, food to sustain our shelter animals for a period of time in the event of a siege on our country, which without any cease-fire on the horizon is still very likely to happen.
What we did not anticipate was the volume of intake we are currently facing.
Since June of this year alone, we have rescued more than 150 animals, getting them the proper medical treatment, food and a safe place to call home for as long as they need.
Our shelter is already at full capacity and then some, and with numerous flights being canceled, many of our scheduled adoptions abroad have been postponed.
We had hoped that by clearing out a few kennels, we could avoid having to completely reorganize the shelter to accommodate the influx of animals being rescued from southern Lebanon. However, we had no choice but to undertake a full shelter restructuring.
We are doing everything within our power to prepare for what lies ahead.
As Lebanon’s largest no-kill animal shelter, we bear a significant responsibility towards these animals which we take very seriously.
We recognize that many will seek our help, but with our limited resources, we are unable to achieve as much as we would like. Realistically speaking, it is impossible to meet all needs.
We remain deeply committed to the animals in our care.
It’s difficult to admit, but they come first.
When we took them in, we made a promise to protect them from harm, ensuring they would never again experience neglect or hunger. Jeopardizing that is in no way an option.
With that in mind, we are prepared to open our doors to those who need us most and are committed to doing whatever it takes for the sake of these animals. Creating space for them will be a challenge that we cannot tackle alone. Our budget is already stretched thin, and preparing for the inevitable over the past few months has led to significant overspending.
We need your help and support to manage this crisis.
These innocent lives should not suffer due to humanity’s greed and hatred.
They have done nothing to deserve this.
Help us help them by donating today!