How to Help the Pets Affected By the Israel-Hamas War

Israel declared war on Sunday following an attack from Hamas — the Palestinian political and militant organization that currently governs the Gaza Strip. Death tolls have risen to over 1,100 as the conflict continues to mount, and pets have not been spared. Over the weekend, a video surfaced of a dog being shot and killed in the yard of a house reportedly located in Kibbutz Kissufim, located adjacent to the Gaza Strip. This has raised alarm about the safety of animals and pets in the area, regardless of people’s views on the conflict.

Here are three organizations on the ground that help animals in the area. As this conflict continues, we will continue to keep an eye on how these and other orgs are helping — and how you can help them from afar.

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Sulula Animal Rescue

According to their website, Sulula Animal Rescue is the first and only animal rescue on the Gaza Strip, founded in 2006. The organization focuses on rescuing animals in the area and providing them with food and medical help. Their site says they also offer a spay and neuter program and offer vaccinations. Read more about their continued efforts here.

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Animal and Environment Association Bethlehem Shelter

Animal and Environment Association (AEA) Bethlehem Shelter 2016, this org’s site says it’s the only animal shelter in the West Bank. AEA provides medical treatment to dogs, cats, and other injured animals, as well as spay and neuter services. They also state that they are “working to change policies that allow the abuse and the poisoning of dogs without penalty and for vets that witness these atrocities to be held accountable.”

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SPCA Israel

Per its website, the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Israel was established in 1927 and provides services including “sheltering abandoned animals and finding them  adoptive homes, a  veterinary clinic, and  boarding kennels for pets.” In addition to other services, including spay and neuter, the SPCA provides education on adopting and also works at the Parliamentary level to protect animal welfare.