Once again, Lebanon finds itself caught in the middle of a regional conflict not of its making.
As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, airspace across the Middle East has been shut down, and Lebanon has become collateral damage in a crisis beyond our control.
For us, this isn’t just a geopolitical issue, it’s a humanitarian one.
The ripple effect has been devastating. Airlines have canceled flights or rerouted planes, causing serious delays for our adopted animals scheduled to travel abroad.
Summer is usually our busiest and most hopeful time: with many expats returning to visit family, we rely on travel volunteers to help get our dogs and cats to their forever homes. But now, everything is at a standstill.
Missiles are flying over our shelters. Explosions echo through the skies above our heads. And with every passing day, the fear that this may escalate into something even bigger grows.
We are not prepared.
We are running low on food—barely enough to feed the animals through next month.
We haven’t been able to stock up on medication or essential supplies.
Fuel and gas prices have surged.
Maritime routes—our lifeline for importing pet food—may soon be closed.
We didn’t ask for this. But we are being forced to carry the burden.
When one animal is adopted, it opens a space for another to be rescued. It means two lives are saved.
But now, with adoptions halted and travel blocked, we’re running out of space. And we’re afraid. Because in times like these, when people are struggling to survive, animals are often the first to be forgotten.
We are already seeing the signs: more animals abandoned, more neglected, more abused, victims of the chaos and frustration surrounding us.
We are doing all we can to prepare, to stock up, to protect the lives we’ve committed to. But we can’t do it alone.
The needs are growing, and the resources are shrinking.
We are asking, pleading for your help.
For food. For supplies. For funding. For support.
Because while the world looks away, these animals still depend on us.
And we, in turn, are depending on you.
Please help us keep them safe.
Please help us keep going.
