May 2026 Summary
- sophiethompson91
- Jun 4
- 7 min read
The Shelter is facing a critical financial crossroads. 🐾🆘
We recently managed several high-stakes cases at Royal Care Hospital, where dogs and cats spent weeks in the ICU undergoing critical surgeries and testing. 🏥💊 These life-saving measures have brought our medical debt to 12,000 NIS. 📉
Many believe that as an association, we can take on every animal in need. The heartbreaking truth is that our compassion is currently outweighed by our lack of funds. 💔 In addition to our hospital bills, we owe outstanding balances to three local Bethlehem veterinarians who support our mission. 🩺🐕
The Bethlehem Shelter needs your help to clear these debts so we can continue to say "yes" to the animals who have no one else. 🐾✨
Please help us by donating via: 👉 https://heylink.me/bethlehem/ 👈
Every bit helps us save a life! 🙏📩🩹
Update on Our TNR & Sterilization Program 🐾
We are working hard to manage and protect our local dog population through our ongoing TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) and shelter program. To keep everyone informed, here is how we are identifying the dogs currently under our care:
Medical Care & Safety
Every dog we process receives full vaccinations and treatment for worms and fleas.
The Tag System
If you see a dog with an ear tag, it means they are sterilized, healthy, and safe to have in the community. We use color-coded tags so you can easily identify them:
Pink Tag: Sterilized Female ♀️
Green Tag: Sterilized Male ♂️
Shelter & Adoption
Friendly, socialized dogs are microchipped and remain at the shelter while they wait for their forever homes. Unsocialized dogs are returned to their areas after treatment, where they can live safely now that they are vaccinated and fixed.
These tags are a signal to everyone that these dogs are cared for. Please look out for them!
This vital work is only possible because of our incredible donors. We thank each and every one of you.
Please help us by donating via https://heylink.me/bethlehem/
🎙️🐾 SPEAKING UP FOR THE VOICELESS 🐾🎙️
Recently, our very own Diana took to the airwaves on Bethlehem’s Radio Mawwal for a live panel discussion! Joined by dedicated volunteers Manal Al Hadweh and Amira, they shined a vital spotlight on the harsh realities facing local stray dogs.
They didn't hold back, tackling the tough issues head-on: ❌ The widespread hostility and hatred toward stray animals. ❌ The cruel practice of poisoning. ❌ The daily suffering these dogs endure on the streets.
The Real Solution: Diana shared updates from our recent meeting with the Ministry of Civil Council, emphasizing a crucial truth: poisoning is not the answer. The only humane and effective path forward is a strict TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) and vaccination program. 💉🐕
Moving Forward Together: We cannot do this alone. We are demanding a united front and joint cooperation from all key parties, including: Syndicates & Municipalities 🏛️ The Ministry of Health 🩺 The Ministry of Agriculture 🌾 The Veterinary Department 🩺
It’s time for collective action to create a safer, more compassionate community for everyone—humans and animals alike.
Thank you to Radio Mawwal, Manal, and Amira for giving a voice to Bethlehem's stray dogs! ❤️
Louis & Nashwa have both officially been adopted in the USA! Their bags are packed, but they need a helping hand to get to their new families.
We are urgently looking for flight volunteers traveling from: Tel Aviv (TLV) to New York (JFK).
As a flight volunteer, all you need to do is meet us at the airport and check 1-2 cats in with your luggage. Our American volunteers will meet you at the airport in New York. The process is simple, free for you, and a huge help to us.
Please share this with anyone you know traveling this route! Your help can give Louis & Nashwa their happy ending.
Please contact +970 59-522-1771.
✈️ FLIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tel Aviv to Frankfurt 🇩🇪
Wonderful news! Valeria and our lovely 3-legged boy, Muntaser, have been adopted in Germany. Now, they just need a lift to get there!
If you are flying from Tel Aviv to Frankfurt in the near future, please consider being their flight volunteer. It costs you nothing, but it changes their entire world.
📲 Please contact us at: +970 59-522-1771 🙏🐶
The Shelter is sending five rescues to forever homes in Germany! ✈️🇩🇪
The flight volunteer and their daughter will accompany dog Nando (not pictured) and cats (clockwise) Yanish, Pansy, Dora and Oliver. The Shelter is raising money for their airfare, as securing these permanent homes is far more cost-effective than providing long-term care at the facility. 🐕🐈
We need your help to fund these life-saving tickets. Please donate to help them reach their new lives! 🙏✨
Donate here: 👉 https://heylink.me/bethlehem/ 👈
🇩🇪✈️❤️ Melanie was searching for a dog to adopt when she fell completely in love with Ellie's pictures on our social media. She knew Ellie was the one, so she decided to make it official and traveled all the way from Germany to bring her home!
Melanie arrived a few days before the flight so they could spend time getting to know each other. Then, on May 17th, they met up at the airport and headed off to Germany to start their new life together. Ellie has officially arrived at her forever home! 🏡🐾
We want to say a huge thank you to Melanie for going above and beyond, and doing absolutely everything possible to give Ellie the beautiful life she deserves. Happy tails, sweet Ellie! 🎉🐕✨
🐾 Recently, a kind resident named Hanadi found a friendly local dog suffering and immobile on a sidewalk in Beit Jala. The shelter stepped in to provide emergency transport to the clinic of Dr. Ahmad Abu Dayyeh.
Medical examinations showed a pelvic fracture and evidence of poisoning. Despite the best efforts of the veterinary team to stabilize him with fluids and treatment, the dog succumbed to severe seizures the next day.
It is a heavy loss for Hanadi, who had cared for him in the neighborhood, and for the shelter team. We find small comfort in knowing he was shown kindness and dignity in his final hours.
💔 Last night, many pieces of poisoned chicken were distributed across a local district. 🥩🚫 Several young dogs were discovered lifeless; while witnesses managed to collect samples of the bait and save one survivor, the loss is devastating. 🐾🆘
Among the victims was a dog already struggling with a severe skin condition. After enduring so much pain, he was lured by hunger and killed by this "evil" act. 🌈🐕
The Shelter is deeply shaken. We remain committed to protecting these vulnerable souls from such violence.
Please support our mission:
Meet Rafi! 😿 Our worker, Sulaiman, was on his way to work yesterday when he heard cries coming from a closed cardboard box. 📦🐾
Someone had abandoned the box on a dangerously busy road, leaving this tiny kitten to a terrifying fate. The Shelter immediately rushed him to the vet, where he was treated for stomach issues. 🏥💊
Now healthy and safe, brave little Rafi is ready to find a loving forever home. He has received de-worming treatment and will get vaccinated and spayed when he becomes old enough. ✨🏠
The Shelter was alerted by Warda Najajre to a cat in dire condition at a local market. 🐾📉
The poor male, whom we have named Adeem, was struggling to see and suffering from a serious mouth infection. Because he was too fearful to be caught by hand, The Shelter set a trap to secure him safely. 🕸️🐈
Adeem was transported to the clinic of Dr. Ahmad Abu Dayyeh, where he has been receiving intensive treatment. Once his health stabilizes, he will be neutered and prepared for a better life. 🙏🏥
Caris Ghnaim reported a poor dog crying and whining in severe pain. 📞💔
Diana quickly arranged a taxi, and Sulaiman rushed to rescue him. Thanks to an incredible team effort, he is now getting urgent care:
🩺 Dr. Nael Bannoura: Gave immediate pain relief and vital injections.
🩻 Al Buraq Clinic: X-rays revealed severe bruising all over his body, making it too painful to stand.
🐾 Vet Mohammed Rajii: He is now on IV fluids, painkillers, and receiving treatment for tick fever.
Huge thanks to Caris for reporting him, and to Diana, Sulaiman, Dr. Nael, the Al Buraq team, and Vet Mohammed for moving mountains to save him today. He is finally safe and resting! 🐾❤️
We were informed that two people were attacked by a stray female dog near checkpoint 300. Fortunately there were no serious injuries. Munir Nassar told us about her and she used to be in their area. This dog is a mother whose puppies were killed by cruel humans. She was so nervous and scared of people. People wanted her gone. With the help of Munir, we set a trap and caught her. Munir brought her in the trap to our shelter.
We placed her in quarantine for two weeks to ensure that she poses no danger to humans. Despite witnessing her puppies pass in the most horrific of circumstances, she has not once shown any aggression.
She was fully vetted (vaccinated, fixed, and tagged) and relocated to roam around the shelter—proving to be incredibly friendly and playful with all dogs and workers!
Mirna Bannoura found this young female dog near her house. She was too weak and sick to eat, so Mirna reached out to us for help.
We immediately took her to Vet Mohammed Raji. She was severely dehydrated, running a high fever, and covered in fleas.
After being hospitalized for a few days, she entered the shelter. ❤️ There she received the proper care and nutrition she needed to regain her health and strength.
Suddenly, her health took a turn for the worse when she began struggling to stand. 3 days ago she was sent to the clinic of Dr. Mohammed Raji. Further head x-rays revealed skull fractures and brain injury from human-inflicted blunt-force trauma. Her prognosis is not certain at this time. Please keep her in your thoughts.
Thank you, Mirna, for saving her, and Dr. Raji for treating her! 🙏🐾
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