Following their hurried evacuation under Israeli bombardment, displaced Lebanese citizens are depending on associations and volunteers to help save the pets they were forced to leave behind in their devastated neighborhoods.
One such organization, Animals Lebanon, which is dedicated to animal welfare, is undertaking efforts to rescue cats hiding in the aftermath of the shelling. The association's Operations Director, Rima Sadeq, emphasized their ongoing commitment, stating, "We are an organization concerned with animal rights and advocacy, and this is not the first time we have provided assistance during crises."
Sadeq noted that the association has aided displaced individuals in retrieving their pets from areas under attack, adding, "We help the animals, and we help the citizens who need assistance with their pets." To navigate the affected zones, the team has resorted to using motorcycles after parking their cars, allowing them access within the damaged suburbs of southern Beirut.
The southern suburbs of Beirut have been subjected to intense hostilities since March 2nd, with Israeli occupation aircraft conducting frequent, near-daily raids on residential areas. These attacks have resulted in the destruction of numerous buildings and significant damage to civilian infrastructure.