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Thousands of people have fled their houses, leaving animals behind. Your donation can save them.

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Start date campaign: 28/9/2024

Help save animals in Lebanon

Lebanon is under heavy attack, and the crisis is escalating rapidly for both people and animals. Many residents have fled, leaving their pets behind, while THOUSANDS of stray animals are trapped in war zones – frightened, injured, and dying.

Why do animals in Lebanon suffer?

  • Thousands of people had to leave their houses without notice and many couldn’t take their pets;
  • Hundreds of animals are injured or trapped due to the bombings;
  • There are no veterinary clinics left in the South to treat injured or sick animals;  
  • Many pets and stray animals ran off due to the sounds of bombings and are lost on the streets. 

 

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How do we help?

We work together with two of our trusted partner organisations, Give Me A Paw and Rescuing In Lebanon that are on the front lines. Their teams are risking their lives to save countless helpless animals. We’ve been working closely with both organisations for the past months to set up a joint aid project. Their dedication to rescuing animals in this war-torn region is nothing short of heroic.

Why do they need support?

On September 27th, we received an urgent call for help from Tamara from Give Me A Paw. Lebanon’s severe economic crisis, coupled with soaring inflation, had already pushed animal shelters to the brink. Now, with the ongoing conflict, these organisations are facing impossible odds. They simply don’t have the resources to rescue animals without immediate financial support.

Our fellow animal rescuers in Lebanon are risking everything, but they cannot do it alone. They need our help – your help – to save as many lives as possible.

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How does your donation help?

Your donation will enable Give Me A Paw and Rescuing In Lebanon to rescue animals by:

  • Covering transportation costs to and from war zones
  • Paying for temporary shelter and boarding for rescued animals
  • Supplying food and essentials for foster care homes
  • food and essentials for foster care homes
  • Covering veterinary bills for injured animals
  • Providing food for hundreds of displaced and stray animals

 

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About Animal Heroes

We are a European animal emergency aid organisation based in Amsterdam. Animal Heroes aims to support local animal heroes – people who care for animals in the most difficult circumstances – with fast and efficient emergency aid. We are active during wars, earthquakes, floods, and forest fires in Gaza, Ukraine, Turkey, Uganda, Italy, Greece, Lebanon and the West Bank.
 

How to donate?

Donating is safe, quick, and easy. There are no obligations: you can choose for a one-off donation. If you would like to be more involved, you can create an account to see donations and project updates.

Donation is done in 5 easy steps:

  1. Choose your preferred amount
  2. Add your name and e-mail
  3. Choose your preferred paying method (iDeal, Credit Card, Paypal, SEPA)
  4. Agree to our terms and conditions
  5. Donate and confirm your payment

 
After a successful donation, you will receive a donation receipt to your e-mail.

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FAQ

1. Can I also donate directly through a bank transfer?

Yes you can. Our bank details are:
Bank: Triodos
Sort-code: 16-58-10
Name: Stichting Animal Heroes
Account number: NL57TRIO0320595846
Description: Gaza

If you donate through the bank, unfortunately, we won’t be able to send you a thank-you note, as the bank does not provide us with your contact information. We also won’t be able to keep you informed about our projects.

Would you still like to stay updated? Then please send us an email at info@animalheroes.nl or follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram via @animalheroes.eu.

2. Are you sending a team to Libanon?

We planned to visit our two partnerorganisations this summer but had to postpone our trip due to the escalating violence in the country. It is still possible to fly to Lebanon, but there is no certainty we would be able to leave the country. What is needed the most is finanicial help for the teams currently on the ground, which is what we are providing.

3. Who is the organisation ‘Give me a Paw’?

Give me a Paw is one of Lebanon’s leading animal rescue organisations. It is run by a dedicated team of eight, who care for 113 animals at their shelter. Amid this crisis, the team is working tirelessly while risking their own lives to rescue displaced, injured, and trapped animals from the war zones, ensuring they are brought to safety.Yes, we plan to start structural aid for as long as needed.

4. Who is the organisation ‘Rescuing in Lebanon’? 

Rescuing in Lebanon is an animal rescue organisation founded by the 23 year old, Sarah Abbas.  Sarah saves injured and displaced animals and finds them forever homes. On September 27th, her family home was reduced to ashes in the bombings. Sarah’s response to us? “It’s okay, we’ll build it again, but the amount of animals that are suffering, that’s what is terrifying.” Despite her personal losses, Sarah continues to rescue and care for animals from the hardest-hit areas, ensuring they receive the treatment and care they desperately need.prior shipment containing medicine for animals was refused at the border earlier this year. To minimise the risk of our shipment being refused at the border, we have decided to send only food on the first shipment. For the second transport we aim to include also medicine.

5. Can I donate goods instead of money?

No, because the costs to ship goods to Lebanon are too high.  

6. How much of my donation actually goes to help animals in Lebanon?

At Animal Heroes we only work with volunteers who do not receive any financial compensation. We also don’t have offices, and we don’t send printed material to our donors. Our overheads are therefore incredibly low. However, we do have fixed costs to maintain our website, software licenses and to pay bank costs. A maximum of 15% will be used to cover the running costs, including administration, project costs, and bank fees.

7. Is Animal Heroes a registered charity with an ANBI-status?

Yes, we are a registered charity, with an ANBI status based in Amsterdam. We also have an operational office in Italy and an international team consisting of professionals from nine different countries who dedicate their free time to help animals in need.

Stichting Animal Heroes
Pieter Aertszstraat 89/1
1073 SL Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Stichting Animal Heroes
Via San Marco 18
32046 San Vito di Cadore (BL)
Italy

Fiscal number RSIN: 864617914
KvK number (Dutch registration number chamber of commerce): 864617914

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Help save animals in Lebanon

✓ Donation as of 1 euro
✓ One time possible
✓ Safe payment environment
✓ Directly to the animals

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