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War in Lebanon threatens the lives of hundreds of rescued animals

 

2006-07-15

 

Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA) is a registered

charity actively working on animal welfare issues in Lebanon.

 

Since its inception, BETA has been at the forefront of the battle to

ensure animals are respected and cared for in Lebanon. Now a

registered NGO, BETA has rescued over 500 stray and abused cats and

dogs, founded Lebanons first cat and dog shelters while spaying /

neutering almost half of its rescued animals. A pioneer in its field,

BETA has also found homes for many of its rescued animals. We now

have three separate shelters caring for more than 130 dogs and 100

cats.

 

As we hope you are all aware, sadly the country of Lebanon is now at

war. The country is under attack and in the last two days the only

international airport has been completely destroyed, foreign warships

are now stationed in its sea ports, and the main roads to Syria are

now in ruins. Lebanon is effectively cut off from the rest of the

world, it is nearly impossible to enter or leave the country and

trade has come to a halt.

 

The necessary goods to care for our animals are becoming more

difficult to find, and what is available is now becoming more

expensive due to their scarcity.

 

BETA and the animals in its care urgently need your help. With the

country shut down, all of our in-country fundraising projects have

been forced to stop.

 

Many of us are quite literally risking our lives to visit each

shelter and care for the animals early in the morning and again

before nightfall. The dog shelter is located on the border of Dahye

(a block street from Dahye), a suburb where many of the attacks are

taking place. The shelter is in sustained danger and many of the dogs

are visibly suffering due to the ongoing noise and near destruction.

Trips to our cat shelters take us through a large part of Beirut and

the attacks and destruction continue making this more difficult and

dangerous.

 

We urgently need funding to get the animals through this period, most

of our normal fundraising options have been forced to stop, and we

are now calling on you to help support these animals. While cash

donations will be the most effective to get us through these days, we

are also in need of cat and dog food as well as cat litter. Our vet

is still donating his services for free but donations of medications

are extremely helpful.

 

While we realize this is a trying time for all people in Lebanon, we

do ask that you assist with this urgent appeal and recognize the

importance of the lives of these animals. Thank you for your support

and with your help these animals will be able to get through this

without having to suffer more than they already have.

 

For bank details and more information on how to help, please contact

us at maggy_sha, joelle_k, animals

 

" We exist solely on the kindness of your adoptions, donations and

assistance " BETA team