This veterinarian rescues animals from war zones
SUMMARY
What happens to the animals in war zones?
Anyone who has seen episode four of HBO's Chernobyl might be finding themselves afraid of the answer, but Amir Khalil won't let hard truths keep him from his mission.
Khalil is a veterinarian responsible for the emergency unit — or rapid response unit — at FOUR PAWS, an organization that, among other initiatives, helps rescue animals from war zones.
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Khalil puts his own life on the line to rescue zoo animals trapped in war zones around the globe, including Kenya, South Africa, Gaza, Aleppo, Iraq, Jordan, and Myanmar.
"It is not a military operation, but [it is] similar, so we have to be aware when we are going to such places to be prepared for all scenarios," he said.
The Laughing Squid reported that Khalil's largest rescue to date is from a neglected zoo in Rafah, Gaza, where 47 animals were taken and brought to safety in Jordan and South Africa.
Khalil and his team provide medical care, food, and water to the animals, and they must be prepared to evacuate in as little as 24 hours. Many of the rescued animals are traumatized and require special care after they are saved.
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The vision of FOUR PAWS is simple: a world in which humans treat animals with respect, empathy, and understanding.
From cage fighting to illegal puppy trades to disaster zones, FOUR PAWS provides a voice — and action — for animals under direct human control.
Animals healthy enough for release will be returned to the wild. Others receive rehabilitation and safety for the rest of their lives in sanctuaries.
"Animals can build bridges between nations and this is important," shared Khalil. Regardless of ideology, political beliefs, or languages, people and nations in war at least "never disagree about animals."
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