Supporting Gaza’s only animal welfare organisation.

It takes enormous courage and selflessness to put animals first in times of conflict and war, but that’s exactly what the team at Sulala Animal Rescue are doing through their lifesaving work. 

Despite the extremely difficult and dangerous circumstances in Gaza, this incredible team’s priority has always been to keep animals safe from harm and suffering, and to promote kindness and understanding for animals in the community. 

Their vital work has changed attitudes towards animals and inspired younger generations of animal lovers – even now. During the war, children are rescuing animals and bringing them to Sulala’s founder, Saeed, so that he can do his best to help them.

Like many, Animals Australia has been deeply distressed witnessing the ongoing violent attacks harming all innocent residents of Gaza. It was important for us to ensure that the team at Sulala could stay connected to the world and facilitate a way for generous people to support their work.

Our appeal is raising critical funds to help them rescue and care for hundreds of animals stranded, starving and injured as the war continues.

The people and animals of Gaza sadly remain in extreme danger during the war, and the flow-on effects of a blockade that includes  food scarcity, lack of access to medical or veterinary care, and a lack of fuel, power, and fresh water. 

Despite several forced evacuations, tragic loss of life in their own team, and daily threats of airstrikes and ground attacks, Sulala Animal Rescue continue to respond to endless animal emergencies and provide critical care and shelter for the many animals who would otherwise have no one looking out for them. 

Our recognition of the visionary work of this organisation has led to our support as their sole ongoing funding organisation since June 2021. As the October 7 (2023) war broke out, we launched a global fundraiser for Sulala.  With so much uncertainty about what would unfold in the weeks ahead, the priority was ensuring Sulala’s shelter was stocked with as much food as possible. Little did we know that this would be among the last animal food available for 15 long months.

Donations have been given from caring people around the world from 77 countries, who all care deeply for animals and the Sulala team. It’s given us, and Saeed, some much-needed hope amidst this horrific situation and shown just how much kindness exists within our global community.

These donations have helped us purchase several tonnes of animal food. We have worked tirelessly every day since to get this critical aid into Gaza. After one failed attempt that saw our truck sent back as the Rafah crossing was closed, we have finally been able to get Sulala, the help they, and the animals, so desperately need.

Thanks to the negotiation efforts of our international team, led by Palestinian investigator and advocate Belal, the semi-trailer carrying 16 tonnes of animal food travelled through the Rafah crossing from Egypt into Gaza.

This is the first full aid truck dedicated to helping animals to arrive since the war began. 

There is a long road ahead, but we’re filled with hope as the recovery process begins. Hundreds of starving animals in will finally have access to food and, hopefully, through our collaboration with global colleagues, veterinary supplies soon, too.

Our support for Sulala continues through our emergency monthly grant to help their team ease suffering and provide help for animals in Gaza.  We are making plans for a second truckload of food for dogs, cats, donkeys, and horses to be sent.  If you would like to contribute, we would be very grateful.

We continue to explore every possible avenue to help the animals of Gaza and the courageous and compassionate people who are trying to help them.