February Summary
- Bethlehem Animal Shelter West Bank
- 2 days ago
- 8 min read
Meet Cesar!
He is one of the Himalayan cats rescued from an inhumane pet store 6 months ago. (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1E9QQWZhWN/) Upon rescue, they were sent to Royal Care where they remained for 3 weeks before entering the shelter. Cesar has been a bit lonely since the female cat rescued alongside him was adopted last month (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B93zb4TEm/). But he is thriving in his foster home in Ramallah. He still needs his forever home. Please Whatsapp +970 595221771 to foster or adopt.
Remember this tiny 6-week-old puppy we rescued last month? (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1D8J2MoENd/) 🐾 We have the best news: She has officially found her forever family! ❤️
While she is one of the lucky few to find a home quickly, our hearts are heavy for those still waiting. These past couple of years have been difficult, and our shelter is currently overflowing with puppies and adults who are just as deserving of a lucky break. 🥺
How you can help: 🏠 Adopt: Give a dog a lifetime of love. 🤝 Foster: Open your home temporarily to save a life. 📢 Share: You might be the link between a dog and their new family!
Let’s help our other residents find their "happily ever after" too! 🦴✨
Update: Stevie’s Recovery
Remember the Husky we rescued in December? (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17pkpp9H4n/) After being abandoned by his owner and suffering terrible neglect—including ear cropping and skin issues—Stevie is officially healed!
Though his physical wounds are gone, his coat hasn't fully grown back yet, making the winter cold extra tough for him. He is a gentle, friendly soul, but understandably still a bit heartbroken over his owner’s abandonment.
Stevie needs a warm foster or forever home. Could you be the one to show him what true loyalty looks like?
😇🤪♥️ LUCKY D IS CANCER-FREE! 🎉🐾
Remember our brave boy Lucky D? (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16ZcYw5JC2/) We are pleased to announce that he is totally cured! 🙌
He was rescued when a friend of ours had noticed him wandering her neighborhood. Despite his calm and gentle nature, he was being targeted and attacked by local children. When she found him, he was just sitting there—calm, but visibly heartbroken and sad. We knew we had to step in.
We brought him to see Dr. Mohammad Rajii, who immediately began treating him for skin issues and a heavy flea infestation. However, during his sterilization surgery, the doctor discovered tumors.
Seeking an alternative to invasive surgery, our founder, Diana Babish, reached out to SynergyMed ( https://www.SynergyMedDevices.com) The team generously stepped in with their cutting-edge, non-invasive thermal ablation technology to treat the tumors with high precision.
The results are incredible! Just two days later, Dr. Rajaai reports that the tumors are shrinking rapidly. We are so grateful to our volunteers and the SynergyMed team
When he first arrived, his hair was very short and he was struggling, but now he is healthy, happy, and glowing. ✨ He’s been spending his days playing non-stop with his best bud Nando (who we rescued 7 months ago). 🐕🦺🎾
But Lucky’s journey isn’t over yet. He still needs a foster or adoptive home.
While leaving a funeral, Diana spotted this beautiful boy searching for food in the trash. 🥺 He was so gentle and walked right into the car—a clear sign he was once a beloved pet who was sadly abandoned.
He arrived at the vet dirty and covered in fleas, but look at him now! 🦁 After professional treatment, vaccinations, and a full "pet spa" makeover (bath and haircut!), he has been transformed.
We named him Magnus, which is Latin for "Magnificent"—and he certainly lives up to the name! 👑
Magnus is now clean, healthy, and ready to find a family that will never let him go again. 🏠❤️
❤️🩹 🐾 A friend spotted this sweet family living in heartbreaking conditions—stuck in a dirty parking lot, sleeping on stones with no shelter from the rain. 🌧️ While people were afraid to approach, the brave father dog stayed by the mother's side to protect her and their puppies. 🛡️
The Good News: Our worker Sulaiman rescued the entire family and brought them to the safety of our shelter! After 10 days of recovery, the whole family has moved into a wonderful foster home. 🏠✨
We Need Your Help: The mother and father are incredibly friendly, loving dogs. We are now officially looking for a forever home for the male partner—a loyal protector who deserves a couch of his own! 🦴❤️
If you can give this devoted Papa the home he’s been waiting for, please message us! 💌
Meet Murjan. 🐾
Early this morning, friends Caris and Janika found this poor boy whimpering in pain in Beit Jala after being hit by a car. He had managed to crawl into a nearby field.
Thanks to their quick call, our worker Sulaiman rushed him to Al Buraq Veterinary Clinic. The diagnosis:
A fractured pelvis
Severe bruising and internal bleeding
Infested with fleas
Murjan is now safe at our shelter, receiving treatment and much-needed rest. Once he’s back on his feet, he will be looking for a forever home. 🏠❤️
Meet Lexa! 🐾
This poor 3-month-old kitten was left alone for days near a center in Beit Sahour. While many saw her, no one stepped in to help—until now.
We rushed her to Dr. Mohammed Raji, who found she was suffering from a painful mouth infection and dental issues. After receiving treatment and her first round of shots, Lexa is finally pain-free
Lexa is now at the shelter, vaccinated, and ready to find her forever family. 🏠✨
Meet Pearl!
Pearl was first located by a friend alone in the rain down in deep valley. We sent Sulaiman and a volunteer, they searched but they didn't find her. By chance, 10 days later the colleagues at Diana’s day job asked her for food to give this puppy. She asked them if it is a white puppy and they confirmed. Diana asked them to go down the valley and catch her. They found her hiding in the bushes. We then sent a taxi to take the puppy to vet Mohammed Raji who checked her and gave her the first shot. We have named her Pearl. She is approximately 2.5 months old and urgently needs a foster or adoptive home as the shelter is overcrowded.
We have another update on this puppy found suffering seizures due to poisoning (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B76bEuw1X/) This is her a few days ago. She is getting better, still very skinny, and she needs long term care. Luckily the kind staff of Royal Care Nablus have found her a caring foster home where she can recover for the long-term.
✈️ Casper’s Big Journey! 🇫🇷
After 4 years waiting in our shelter, Casper has finally found his "happily ever after" in Paris! 🗼
This incredible journey started in September 2025 when sisters Zyan Bustamante and Sindya Garcia fell in love with him. After months of searching for a flight, a miracle happened: Yael Kind agreed to take Casper on her flight to Amsterdam! ✈️🌷
The Big Adventure:
Preparation: Casper enjoyed a "spa day" (bath & nail trim) and a cozy 3-day stay at my home. 🛁
The Flight: He headed to the airport after midnight on Jan 29th with a carrier full of blankets, treats, and love. 🌙
The Meeting: Sindya took a train from Paris to Amsterdam to meet Yael and Casper at the airport! 🚆
Home at Last: After two trains and a taxi, Casper arrived at his new home near the Eiffel Tower. 🏰
He was tired from the long trip, but he’s already eating, purring, and soaking up all the cuddles from his new sisters. ❤️
🏔️✨ Exactly one year ago in February 2024, Valan’s life changed forever when he was adopted by Giovanni Tucci from Italy! 🇮🇹🦮
At first, Valan was so shy and scared to even come close. Learning was difficult for him—but look at him now! Just a few months later, he understands Italian, knows many commands, and has plenty of furry friends at the park. 🎾🐾
Yesterday, Valan and Giovanni were spotted enjoying the stunning mountains of Spain! 🇪🇸⛰️ He is running, playing, and living his absolute best life. We couldn't be happier for this duo!
Happy "Gotcha Day" Anniversary, Valan! 🎂❤️
Opal & Anfisa have been settling in since they arrived in Germany just before last Christmas. (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1H6Bvna75m/) Anfisa found her forever home pretty quickly. Opal remains in his foster home where he is recovering from recent oral surgery.
We are so thankful to our dedicated German partners for facilitating Opal & Anfisa’s journeys.
✈️ GERMANY BOUND: A New Life for Four Special Cats! 🇩🇪
We have some wonderful news to share! Iris, Milky, Gigi, and Pia have officially found their happily-ever-afters in Germany! 🐾✨
After spending years in Diana’s backyard because our shelter was overflowing, these sweet souls finally have the forever homes they deserve. 🏡❤️
A massive thank you to our incredible German partner organization, Pro ANIMAL Für, led by the amazing Natasha and Janovich, for making these adoptions possible and helping them settle in.
Could you be the next miracle? 🌟 We still have many more beautiful cats waiting for their turn. They are ready and available for international adoption! 🌍✈️
Greetings from Italy!
We just received the most heartwarming update from Yaffa’s forever family! (prev. update: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E7ow1WzDv/ )
Check her out enjoying her second snowy winter! It brings us so much joy to see her thriving, happy, and loved in her beautiful home. From the shelter to the Italian snow—she is living her absolute best life!
We are so chuffed to see how far she has come. This is exactly why we do what we do!
Homes Urgently & Desperately Needed!
R.I.P
After days of suffering on the street following a hit-and-run, this sweet girl has passed away. Despite being bandaged by a passerby, she was left in the elements with no professional care until we were notified today.
We rushed her to the clinic, but she drew her last breath just minutes after arriving.
Help came too late for her. Thank you to those who tried in her final hours.
🕯️ This little pup was found by two Bethlehem University teachers, huddled in the heavy rain and shivering from the cold for two days. 🌧️🐾
She was rushed to Dr. Mohammed Raji for emergency care and warming, but tragically, she tested positive for Parvo. Despite our best efforts to save her, she didn't make it. 💔
Thank you to the teachers who made sure she didn't spend her final moments alone in the rain. Rest easy, little angel. 🌈🙏
Zorro
RIP Zoro
Our hearts ache the passing of Diana’s dog, Zoro. Diana has asked us to post this memorial for him:
“This is Zoro, my very dear dog. He was with me for more than 12 years. I found him on the streets and ever since that time he has been with me at my house with my 5 other dogs. He is so precious to me, he died 2 days ago at Royal care hospital in Nablus where he had been receiving treatment.
Last November, Zoro began coughing heavily and was diagnosed with a bacterial lung infection. After 3 weeks at the clinic he returned home but he wasn't fine. I sent him back to the clinic in January because he had difficulty breathing. Zoro had low oxygen and high blood inflammation. But his lungs showed either some kind of fungus or possibly a tumor. The vet began treatment and soon Zoro was walking and eating again. I was planning to go today (Sunday) to see him. But unfortunately he died all of a sudden on Thursday.
I am in deep grief for his death. I’ve lost him forever , I have cried a lot and can’t stop thinking of him. I didn't get the chance to hug him before he died.”
Please keep Diana in your thoughts in this time of immense grief.
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