Readers asked me: "How are the animals in Gaza getting along ? "We donated but don't hear about them anymore" ( video's an photos)

There is some food and water for the Palestinians, some kibbles for the animals, doctors and veterinary care, but not enough. The most shocking news is that they have no future. Trying to survive and cope with this hopeless situation. Each day more of their country is being occupied by Israel, there are no schools for the children, hospitals have been bombed,  the tents leak, water to wash themselves is scares. Hygiene is a huge problem. Baby's are born, nappies hard to come by or too expensive to buy. Countries such as my own, keep silent. They watch from a distance but are afraid to stand up against the country that is terrorizing the moslim people. They feel guilty because the Netherlands allowed 104.000 thousand Jews to be murdered in camps in WWII. Therefore they support  Israel.

Video in Gaza taken a year ago

https://sulala.ps/articles written last year.

Medical Point: Due to the intense and devastating war that has ravaged Palestine , animals are suffering from pain and wounds with no one to treat them. This is due to the mass displacement of people who were forced to evacuate from their homes. As a result, people have not been able to tend to animals as much, and many veterinary clinics have closed. To address this problem, Sulala has launched a pop-up medical point dedicated to treating animals.

Sulala Animal Rescue5 months ago

A lady brought her cat to the medical point today. He had wounds all over his body. The doctor found that he is suffering from sarcoptic mange, that he has almost no more teeth, and that his eyes were infected as well. we treated the skin affected by mange with saline solution and iodine, administered eye drops, and gave him other appropriate treatments.

Saeed is the founder of Sulala Animal Shelter Gaza.before the war began he had an animal shelter and was feeding stray animals

https://www.facebook.com/SulalaSociety/owner_reels

These many reels are heartwarming and at the same time terribly sad.

A citizen from Khan Younis contacted us to report a small kitten suffering from an abdominal issue since birth, as he noticed that he is not growing like his siblings and is still very small. After conducting a veterinary examination, it turned out that he is suffering from a hernia. The little one is now in a happy foster home with a nursing mom to provide him with warmth and natural nutrition, while our medical point follows up on his condition and provides him with continuous care and treatment. We will do everything necessary to support him and monitor his progress until he fully recovers

A weekly report from Safe Haven for Donkeys in Gaza: : "A heartfelt thank you for your continued support of working donkeys, horses and mules"

 

Dear readers, I wanted to send you a heartfelt thank you for your continued support of our work helping donkeys, horses and mules in crisis areas. Today’s update shares some of the latest cases our team has responded to on the ground. I hope it helps show the difference your support is making for animals who would otherwise have nowhere to turn. You can also click here to read our latest April operational report from Gaza, showing the scale of the work taking place thanks to your support. Because of your kindness, our Gaza team reached 634 donkeys and horses in desperate need of care - often in incredibly difficult conditions. Thank you again for caring so deeply about these animals and the people who depend on them every day. Wendy Safe Haven UK Office An update from Gaza In recent weeks, our vet team has carried out urgent field visits across different parts of Gaza, treating large numbers of animals in need of emergency care. While much of our work focuses on donkeys and horses, the team never turns away an animal in need - often treating sheep, birds and pets caught up in the crisis too. Many animals are suffering from illness, injury and exhaustion after months of hardship and very limited access to veterinary care. Animals are suffering due to delayed access to veterinary care - but our vet team are trying to reach as many donkeys and horses as possible. Recently, a Bedouin community leader contacted our team asking for urgent help before illness spread further among their animals. The team quickly responded and worked for hours under extremely difficult conditions to examine and treat sick animals. Their fast action helped contain the outbreak and prevent further suffering. Our team travel on foot or by bicycle to reach communities with animals in need of veterinary care. Shortly afterwards, the team received another urgent call - this time from an owner desperately seeking help for his horse. The team set out on foot to reach the animal and provide treatment. With roads badly damaged, fuel scarce and transport costs extremely high, some visits now take hours of walking to reach remote areas. Najeeba shares more about this case in our video update. Click to view Najeeba's video from Gaza Donkeys and horses continue to be vital 'family' members - helping transport food and water. Infectious diseases are continuing to spread rapidly among animals in Gaza, while harsh living conditions and the collapse of basic infrastructure are making life even harder. But despite the challenges they face every day, our vet team continues moving from one emergency to the next - carrying out treatments, monitoring recovery and returning for follow-up visits wherever possible. Thank you for making this life-saving work possible. Click to read Dr Saif's April Report from Gaza Thank You Erna  Your support helps us fund our vet teams in Gaza, the West Bank, and Egypt, bringing vital veterinary treatment directly to working donkeys, mules and horses in desperate need. You are also caring for rescue donkeys at our sanctuaries in Israel and the West Bank, where they receive nutritious food, specialist care, and the safety of a forever home.  Thank you for caring for these gentle animals. Donate today Because of your support, this donkey received the urgent treatment needed to relieve his pain and begin recovery. If you'd like to read previous updates of our work, please click here to visit out blog. You can also view today's update online by clicking here. Registered charity number 1083468

The weekly donkey news from 'Safe Haven for Donkeys' Gaza: for many animals giving help means a relief from pain, treating injuries and transportation for the suffering people

 

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Thanks to your support, donkeys, mules and horses are receiving care they would otherwise go without. Day after day, you're helping our teams reach animals working in some of the toughest conditions - bringing relief from pain, treating injuries, and giving them the chance of a healthier life. This week, we're bringing you a report from Gaza. It’s hard to overstate what your support means here. For many animals, it's the difference between ongoing suffering and the chance to heal. In January and February alone, you helped us to treat 1,262 animals in Gaza. I hope this gives you a glimpse of the incredible impact you're making. Thank you so much for your kindness.  Wendy Safe Haven UK Office An update from Gaza Our team continues to work under extremely difficult conditions, reaching animals and families who need our help. They are currently operating in Khan Yunis, where tens of thousands of displaced families are living alongside their animals in harsh and uncertain conditions. As well as Western Rafah and central Gaza, including Deir Al-Balah and surrounding areas. During January and February the team cared for over 1,262 animals. With fuel scarce and roads destroyed, donkeys have once again become the main way to transport people and goods. As prices rise and access to food becomes more difficult, many owners are struggling to care for their animals. Despite this, th transportation, e bond between people and their donkeys remains incredibly strong - built on dependence, resilience, and survival. Even during Eid, and through worsening conditions, the team has continued without pause - responding to urgent calls and bringing care to animals who would otherwise be left to suffer. The team care for a donkey and her foal. Dr Saif has shared an impact report from the field, giving a closer look at the animals cared for during January and February. Click here to see the difference you’re making. Read our report from Gaza The demand for our mobile team's services is at times overwhelming - here you can see donkeys queuing way into the distance, waiting to be examined and receive treatment. Najeeba's video message from Gaza Recently, the team responded to an urgent call from a man named Fawaz, whose donkey had been suffering from severe skin infections and deep harness wounds. When they arrived, the wounds were painful and infected. The team immediately cleaned and treated them, administered antibiotics, and began ongoing care to support recovery. They also showed Fawaz how simple changes - like adding soft padding to the harness - can help prevent this kind of suffering in future.  In her video, Najeeba shares this story - and shows you first hand how your support is helping donkey in need. Thank you. Click to view Najeeba's video Thank You  Your support helps us fund our mobile vet teams in Gaza, the West Bank, and Egypt, bringing vital veterinary treatment directly to working donkeys in desperate need. You are also helping to care for rescue donkeys at our sanctuaries in Israel and the West Bank, where they receive nutritious food, specialist care, and the safety of a forever home.  Thank you for caring for these gentle animals. Donate today Hoof abscesses, cracked hooves, joint inflammation and ligament strains are all common conditions of donkeys in Gaza. You're helping our vet team to treat hundreds of donkeys every week. If you'd like to read previous updates of our work, please click here to visit out blog. You can also view today's update online by clicking here. Registered charity number 1083468

Upsetting news: The shipment with veterinary medication and animal feed waiting at the border with Gaza has been confirmed as missing: we hope that the supplies were used to help animals in need

 

Thank you, as always, for everything you do for working donkeys, mules and horses. Your kindness reaches further than you may ever realise helping animals in desperate need. I’m writing today with some difficult news. The aid shipment of veterinary medicines and animal feed that had been waiting at the border with Gaza for some months has now been confirmed as missing. We do know it made it over the border, so can only hope that the supplies were put to good use helping animals in need. But thanks to your continued support, we have acted quickly. Now the border is open, we are already planning a replacement shipment and we will of course keep you updated on progress.  And today we’re sharing an update from our team in Gaza, who continue to work under the most challenging conditions. We hope you take a moment to click through to view Najeeba's latest video, showing you the reality of working conditions. With our heartfelt thanks, Wendy Safe Haven UK Office  An update from Gaza Our mobile team continues to operate across southern areas, including Khan Yunis and Al-Qararah, as well as central Gaza. Despite extremely unpredictable conditions, the team have treated hundreds of animals in recent weeks. Many of these cases require repeat visits and careful follow-up, alongside emergency call-outs. The team have been travelling across the southern and central areas of Gaza in recent weeks, providing first aid to donkeys, mules and horses. Encouragingly, for the first time since the beginning of the war, we are seeing genuine improvement in the general health of working donkeys. This progress is hard won. It reflects months of persistence, dedication and your ongoing support. Even in the midst of chaos, healing is happening. Mohammad and Al-Dagmah provide a check up to a donkey and foal. We are pleased to see an improvement in the general health of working animals.  Our team recently carried out an emergency visit in western Khan Yunis, close to refugee camps near the coast. They responded to an urgent call about a donkey showing clear signs of tetanus - a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that causes severe muscle stiffness and painful contractions. The team respond to an emergency call out - a suspected case of tetanus, which can be fatal. The team examined him on site and immediately administered the necessary treatment and medications. Because tetanus can progress quickly, this case is being closely monitored. Follow-up visits are already planned to assess how he responds and to adjust treatment if needed. Thanks to you, this donkey received timely treatment and is not suffering. The donkey received vital treatment - we will provide an update as soon as we can. Najeeba, Dr Saif's wife, has continued to share updates directly from Al-Qararah, in northern Khan Yunis, where tens of thousands of displaced families are sheltering. You can see her latest video below or by clicking here. In the refugee camps, working donkeys are not just animals - they are transport, income and daily survival for families. Najeeba explains that the team is working to relieve pain and suffering wherever they can. Please click the image above to see Najeeba's latest video update. Najeeba has also asked us to pass on the team's thanks to you, our wonderful supporters.  You make every visit, every treatment and every recovery possible. We are aiming to send out a replacement shipment imminently - with vital veterinary medication.  Thank You  Your support funds our mobile vet teams in Gaza, the West Bank, and Egypt, bringing veterinary care directly to working donkeys in desperate need. It also helps us care for rescue donkeys at our sanctuaries in Israel and the West Bank, where they receive nutritious food, specialist care, and the safety of a forever home. Thank you for caring for these gentle animals. Donate today Your support is helping to pay for vital medication - helping to care for donkeys like this suspected case of tetanus. Thank you so much. If you'd like to read previous updates of our work, please click here to visit out blog. You can also view today's update online by clicking here.

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