A deadly escalation in the bloody conflict in the Middle East is putting countless animal lives at risk. As Israel and Iran launch relentless attacks, animals are caught in the bloody crossfire.
Wild animals are dying as missiles rain down around them, we have a way to protect them.
With your help, we WILL.
A rescued deer receives round-the-clock care at our partner sanctuary, but all rescued animals are vulnerable to missile strikes without a secure bomb shelter. Credit: TIBS
Hundreds of missiles have been fired at Israel from Iran in the past week. The Iron Dome defense system that once kept Israel safe has been breached – now, cities are filled with the sound of warning alarms and sirens, urging people to take cover in bomb shelters.
BUT – when the sirens go off, there is nowhere for the animals at our partner shelter to flee to.
Together, we can give them the safety they need to survive this horrific war.
With the Iron Dome breached, a fortified bomb shelter is the ONLY way to protect animals rescued from war as missiles fall.
Credit: TIBS
Amid the chaos, destruction and terror, we are doing everything we can to help – but we must act fast.
Our partner, The Israeli Bat Sanctuary (TIBS), was initially established to help bats in need. Over the years, it has expanded to help all kinds of wild animals, including foxes, porcupines, deer, jackals, mongooses, birds of prey, and any others needing life-saving assistance.
TIBS was the first animal rescue team on the scene after the October 7 attacks, rescuing 500 animals from suffering and death. Today, it is the only safe haven for wild animals outside Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, offering 24-hour rescue, rehabilitation and long-term care.
But while the animals have been rescued from death, they are still not safe – not until we can install a bomb shelter to save them from the destruction raining from above.
Wild animals are being forgotten as war rages on, like this baby jackal found malnourished and on death’s door. Credit: TIBS
A few days ago, bombs fell just three miles (five kilometers) from the sanctuary. The next attack could land a direct hit – and we must act fast to protect the animals before this happens.
This rescued porcupine is one of the many animals who are at risk without the protection of a bomb shelter. Credit: TIBS
The closest thing TIBS currently has to a bomb shelter is an old walk-in fridge with flimsy polystyrene walls. Every time the sirens blare, the TIBS team moves animals into the old fridge, staying by their side throughout the chaos.
If bombs land anywhere near this ineffective shelter, the animals – and the dedicated staff who refuse to leave their side – could be blown to pieces.
There is a quick and effective solution that we can implement immediately: A fortified bomb shelter with eight-inch-thick (20cm) concrete walls, which can withstand a missile strike landing as close as six feet (2m) away. The bomb shelter is ready to be purchased and installed – all we need now are the funds.
When warning sirens sound, animals are moved to a walk-in fridge offering little protection (L). The team urgently needs a fortified bomb shelter (R) to keep its animals safe. Credit: TIBS
The sanctuary receives no government funding and survives solely on the support of volunteers and public donations. Now more than ever, they are financially stretched and cannot afford this crucial protection for their animals.
We must act quickly to raise the funds needed to protect animals saved from war. Our partner has sworn to protect them no matter what – and with your help, we can help keep that promise.
Please donate right away and help us give these animals the protection they deserve.
