Animal welfare has never been more urgent. Across Lebanon, dedicated NGOs and grassroots organizations rescue abandoned and injured animals, provide medical care and shelter and advocate for stronger protections. These groups are stepping in where support is scarce, offering animals a second chance at safety and dignity; especially in times of crisis.

Alyarz Pet Club

Alyarz Pet Club provides temporary sanctuary for rescued animals recovering from physical injuries and emotional trauma. Animals receive medical care and behavioral support in a safe environment before being rehomed. Alongside its rehabilitation work, the organization promotes responsible pet ownership and compassionate care through awareness initiatives. To support their work, donation options are available here.

Animals Lebanon

Animals Lebanon is a leading animal welfare NGO working at both rescue and policy levels. Beyond saving animals from abuse, illegal trade and unsafe conditions, the organization actively collaborates with authorities to strengthen and enforce animal protection laws. During the recent escalation of war in 2026, its teams have been on the front lines, entering high-risk areas to rescue animals left behind during evacuations, responding to hundreds of emergency calls and providing food, carriers and medical support to displaced families and their pets. To support their work, donation options are available here.

Bekaa Shelter Lebanon

Bekaa Shelter Lebanon focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating abused and neglected dogs in the Bekaa region. Operating in an area where animal welfare awareness is limited, the shelter provides essential medical care while working to break cycles of cruelty through community engagement and education. To support their work, donation options are available here.

BETA Lebanon

BETA Lebanon is one of the country’s longest-standing animal rescue organizations, operating Lebanon’s first no-kill shelter. It focuses on rescuing abused and abandoned animals, facilitating adoptions and advocating for humane treatment nationwide. In times of conflict, BETA has highlighted the silent suffering of animals during displacement, continuing to shelter and care for thousands while responding to urgent rescue calls and appeals for support as the crisis unfolds. To support their work, donation options are available here.

Carma Dog Shelter

Carma Dog Shelter has been rescuing and caring for stray, abandoned and abused animals since 2014. Located in North Lebanon, it offers a safe and nurturing environment where animals receive medical treatment, food and rehabilitation before being rehomed. To support their work, donation options are available here.

Gaia Fodoulian Association

Gaia Fodoulian Association is committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in need through a wide network of rescuers, veterinarians and fosterers. Alongside coordinating rescue efforts, the association provides direct shelter, medical care and long-term support for animals in its custody, while also working to expand its sheltering capacity as demand continues to grow. Born from a legacy of compassion following the Beirut port explosion, its work has only intensified in times of crisis, ensuring animals are not left behind during displacement and instability. To support their work, donation options are available here.

Give Me A Paw

Give Me A Paw is a no-kill shelter dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned dogs. Alongside its daily work supporting stray animals and local communities, the organization has played a critical role during the war, entering affected areas to rescue animals trapped in conflict zones, reuniting pets with displaced families and distributing large quantities of food to both strays and households in need. Its teams continue to operate under dangerous conditions, responding to hundreds of rescue requests and providing urgent veterinary care. To support their work, donation options are available here.

Lebanese Animal Rescue

Lebanese Animal Rescue focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating stray and abused animals while promoting responsible pet ownership. Through advocacy, education and community outreach, it raises awareness about animal welfare challenges and works toward long-term behavioral change. To support their work, donation options are available here.

Mashala Shelter

Mashala Shelter provides refuge for hundreds of animals in Nabatieh. The shelter focuses on rehabilitation and rehoming while also engaging with the local community to promote ethical treatment of animals and responsible ownership practices. To support their work, donation options are available here.

Paws Crossed Lebanon

Paws Crossed Lebanon rescues and rehabilitates stray, abandoned and abused animals, offering them a safe environment to recover. Through adoption drives and outreach initiatives, it connects animals with permanent homes while raising awareness about compassionate care. To support their work, donation options are available here.

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