We opened our doors in 2017 to give lost and hurt animals a safe place to heal. We don't just patch them up, though - sometimes, we provide loving care until their very end. It all started with helping injured strays, but we soon saw the need to do more. That's why we also offer food to families struggling to make ends meet. Our team is incredible - a bunch of passionate volunteers working alongside two amazing vets who give the animals the best medical care possible. We work together to find animals in need, bring them to safety, and make sure they have everything they need to feel better.

Here in the Middle East, people don't always show the same love for animals, but it didn't matter. We knew a life was a life. Back then, we were lost, but slowly, a group of us came together. Step by step, we found strength in each other to make a difference, to do whatever we could to save the animals, to be there for them in their final moments. It's tough, because most of the time, we're providing "end-of-life" care for these injured creatures. But we give it our all.

We are teaching palliative care, that special kind of care that helps animals feel better even when they're really sick. It's about understanding the circle of life, and that sometimes the kindest thing we can do is make sure an animal is comfortable in their last days. Our main goal is still giving comfort and support to animals who are very sick and can't be cured. We're always learning new ways to do this, figuring out what works best for each animal. In the end, we just want to make their lives better, even if they can't stay with us forever.

"The greatest legacy we can leave our children is healthy earth, and a sense of wonder about other living things."

Our animal rescue efforts blossomed alson into an emotional program for children. Recognizing that the concept of human-animal connection might differ in Syria compared to Europe, we prioritized fostering empathy and emotional expression through animal interaction. These activities provided a safe space for children to show tenderness, share their feelings, and ultimately be a piece of the many they need to heal. We are trying to explore a similar action for elderly people in 2024.

The war shattered everything. It wasn't just the loss of loved ones, the constant dread, or the explosions that still echo in your ears. It was the animals too. I can't shake the image of a dog set ablaze by a rocket, or a cat shredded by shrapnel ... and at that time trying to help humans was already hard if not nearly impossible but we felt powerless and we decided to unite to try.