Animal Friends Shelter

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This day used to arrive with light, laughter, and full hands… New clothes, sweets on every table, fruits, nuts, and decorations covering our home and the cats’ shelter. We filled the air with songs, visited loved ones, went out to parks, and shared meals that felt like joy itself. Today… everything is unrecognizable. Markets are nearly empty, prices are beyond reach, and even the simplest meal feels out of reach. I tried to quiet my children’s tears, to be strong for them… but my voice broke, and I found myself crying with them. No parent should feel this helpless. We are holding on, but barely. Every moment matters now. Your support is not “extra” — it is what keeps us going through this unbearable reality. ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS furs: gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ GoFundMe for our families: gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️ PayPal link in bio @xiranjayzhao @s4pglobal

We wake up exhausted, not from work, but from constant thinking that never gives us a break. Each day begins with the same weight on our chests: counting what’s left, worrying about what’s next, and watching prices rise while we struggle to keep up. The frustration and drain settle in quickly, and it leaves us feeling more helpless than we can ever fully explain. Our families and furs need food, care, and a chance to live with dignity and hope, just like everyone else, and right now, they are counting on us. Each day is filled with worry about the next meal, and no matter how hard we try, the struggle never eases. Their needs don’t pause, and neither does the pressure to meet them. We are not asking for comfort, only the ability to get through each day. Every bit of help can bring a meal, calm anxious hearts, and give hope to hold onto. We are doing everything we can, but we cannot do this alone. 🙏🐾🐱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Families: gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Furs: gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ PayPal: link in our bio

Every day, we see the suffering in the eyes of our children and the little cats who depend on us, and it feels almost unbearable. They look at us as if asking for life itself, and in their gaze we see our own limits, our helplessness, and the painful truth that we cannot always give them what they need. We love them with all our hearts, yet watching them go sad, weak, and in need is a constant ache. Each empty bowl, every quiet meow, every little cry presses on us like a weight that never lifts. No matter how hard we try, it is never enough, and the fear of letting them down never leaves us. We are tired, our hearts heavy from watching our kids and little cats struggle each day. They are sad, anxious, and trusting us completely, and it hurts to see them suffer despite all we try to do. Please, we are struggling and so tired. Just a little help can give them a meal, ease their worry, and remind us someone still cares. Every bit of kindness gives us the strength to keep going and hold on to hope, even on the hardest days. 🙏🐾🐱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Families: gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Furs: gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ PayPal link is in our bio

Every day we wake thinking of our families and our rescued cats, making sure they are safe, fed, and cared for. We watch them with hope in our eyes, wishing we could give them everything they deserve, a warm meal, a quiet moment of peace, and a gentle hand to calm their fears. We may not have much, but we have love and determination, and today we turn to you with trust and hope. Please help us provide food and care for those who rely on us completely, so we can keep our little ones safe, our cats nurtured, and hold onto the warmth and dignity that make life feel a little gentler 🙏🐾🇵🇸 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Families gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Furs gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ PayPal link is in our bio

Why have you stopped supporting us, dear kind souls? Have you grown weary of hearing our pain and suffering, or has false media deceived your hearts that we are fine?! Your mercy has always been a safe haven for our little ones, and your support has been the lifeboat keeping all of us afloat. Why do you leave us alone midway, carrying heavy responsibilities, aches, and exhaustion that weigh on our spirits and bodies dear hearts? We know this is not your duty, and we deeply appreciate all that you have done for our families and our furs, and we humbly ask you to help us continue our mission, to move our loved ones to safety. Your help and generosity are our only means to do so. Please, do not leave us in this cold and hunger, alone. Your support is the bridge that keeps our families and furbabies safe ... please help us survive this hardship 🙏🐾🐱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🇵🇸. ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Families: gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Furs: gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ PayPal link is in our bio

Some moments in our day begin with the same heavy thought: how will we manage today? Food prices have risen so much that even the most basic groceries are difficult to afford, and what used to be a simple meal has become something we struggle to provide. On nights our children fall asleep still hoping tomorrow will bring a real life rather than thinking about the upcomming Eid, while our cats who depend on us face the same reality of pain, their small bodies growing weaker when bowls cannot be filled as they should. We keep trying with whatever little we have, dividing it carefully between families and the rescued cats who depend on us, yet some days the need is simply greater than what we can provide alone. In those moments, the kindness of others becomes the difference between empty bowls and a meal, between exhaustion and the strength to keep going. Every act of compassion reminds us that we are not facing this struggle alone and helps protect the small lives depending on us🙏🐾🐱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ‼️ Support AFS Furs gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ Support Our Families gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️ PayPal link is mentioned in our bio

We're living day to day with one overwhelming fear: running out of food. Dust storms now sweep across Gaza, turning the sky orange and filling the air and tents with sand, making breathing harder and daily life even more exhausting. Yet even in the middle of these harsh storms, hunger remains the hardest battle, and every morning begins with the same painful question: how will we find enough food today? Our families and furbabies who already survived so much depend entirely on us for nourishment. Without regular meals their small bodies weaken quickly, and hunger leaves them vulnerable to sickness and exhaustion. Right now food is the most urgent need, not later, not next week, but today. Even a small contribution can quickly become bread for a child, kibble in a bowl, milk, rice, or a simple meal that gives strength to keep going. If you believe children deserve to sleep without hunger. If you believe rescued lives deserve care and protection. If you believe no one, human or animal, should face hardship alone. Please stand with us in this critical moment. Your kindness today becomes food, strength, and hope for lives that depend on it 🙏🐾 ‼️ Support AFS Furs gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ Support Our Families gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️ PayPal link available in our bio

We are doing our best with what little we have, but love alone cannot fill empty bowls 😢. Please we are asking you to stand beside us, help us continue caring for our families and our furs who depend on us, and help keep them safe, fed, and protected through your kindness. 🙏🐾 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Families gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Furs gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ PayPal link is in our bio

Every day the struggle grows heavier as food prices rise far beyond what we can manage and even the simplest supplies become harder to find. Bowls that should be full for our rescued cats are often left empty, while the cold nights make everything more difficult as damaged rooms and fragile tents fail to keep out the freezing air. We no longer have steady work, and most of what we once relied on is gone. Even when help is sent, only a small part reaches us, leaving us to divide it between our hungry cats and our families trying to endure another day with dignity. We often hear that aid is entering the region, yet very little reaches small rescue groups like ours where food, warmth, and basic care are needed the most. Still, we hold on to hope and continue caring for these animals who trust us. Today we reach out with hope that kindness can help fill empty bowls and bring warmth to these difficult days. 🐾 Even sharing this message can help it reach someone willing to stand with us 🙏🐾. ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Furs gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Families gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️ PayPal link is in our bio

@domdyer70 @nyandarusia Hero 🙏🐾

In southern Lebanon, many families were forced to leave their homes during recent unrest, and sadly some pets and stray animals were left behind. While most people were trying to find safety, one man chose to stay and help the animals that had nowhere to go. Hussein Hamza has been rescuing dogs and caring for them at his shelter, which now houses more than 200 animals. He provides them with food, water, and a safe place to stay. Hamza also travels to nearby towns and villages, searching for animals that were abandoned and bringing them back to safety. With the help of online supporters who donate food and supplies, he continues to care for the growing number of dogs depending on him. His story is a powerful reminder that compassion can still shine even in the most difficult times. 🐾

Every day we wake up trying to hold things together for our families and the rescued cats who depend on us. Hunger is constant, the cold seeps into every corner, and even the simplest tasks, finding food, providing warmth, giving care, feel impossible some days. Nights are not for rest, they are for wondering how we will make it through another day. This is not a choice; it is the result of refusing to abandon those who rely entirely on us. Our families look to us for hope, our cats for safety, and that trust is heavy on our hearts, especially when we feel we have so little to give. We are reaching out to you now, with urgency and hope. Every bit of support makes a real difference, it puts food on the table, warmth in our homes, and safety around our rescued cats. Without help, hunger and cold will decide how tonight passes for them. Please do not turn away. Your support keeps them alive, cared for, and together, and right now, we have no one else to rely on. 🙏🐾🐱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🇵🇸 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Families: gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Furs: gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ PayPal link is mentioned in our bio

Every day the struggle grows heavier. Food prices have risen beyond what we can manage, and even the simplest supplies are becoming harder to find. Bowls that should be full are often left empty, and the cold nights only make everything more difficult as damaged rooms and thin tents fail to keep the freezing air away. We no longer have steady work, and most of what we once owned is gone. Even when kindness is sent to help, much of it disappears before it reaches us, leaving only a small portion to share between hungry cats and families trying to endure another day. We often hear that aid is entering the region, yet very little reaches small rescue groups like ours, where food, warmth, and basic essentials are needed the most. That is why we are reaching out today to anyone who still believes compassion matters. Your support can fill empty bowls, bring warmth to cold nights, and protect lives that still depend on kindness. 🐾 Even sharing this message can make a real difference. Thank you for standing with us. ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Furs gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Families gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️ PayPal link is in our bio

We are watching the last food disappear from the markets while we have nothing left to buy it with. This is the moment where survival begins to slip away. 💔 Today the crossings closed again. Within hours the markets changed completely. Shelves began emptying, prices exploded, and people rushed in fear to secure whatever food they could before it vanished. We stood there among them, but our hands remained empty. The prices have become impossible for us to afford. Tonight our children still need food, and the rescued furbabies who survived war and the streets are waiting for the bowls we struggle every day to fill. The shortage is starting now, and we are facing it with almost nothing. If help does not reach us soon, we may soon have nothing left to give them. If you can stand with us in this moment, your support could help us secure food before it disappears completely. Your kindness right now may be the reason our children and these rescued cats survive the days ahead. 🙏🐾🇵🇸 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Families: gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️ GoFundMe for AFS Furs: gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ PayPal link is in our bio