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August 29, 2005
Dear CHAI and Hakol Chai Supporters,CHAI and Hakol Chai have been rescuing animals in Gaza and the West Bank who were abandoned by evacuating settlers. ![]() CHAI's Israeli-based sister charity, Hakol Chai, responded to the challenge, entering Gaza with its 23-foot mobile spay/neuter clinic, equipped with 30 cages, 20 humane traps, an experienced veterinarian and two veterinary assistants, plus dedicated volunteers, to assist in a special mission — rescuing animals left behind. With permission from the Army, Hakol Chai’s clinic entered Gaza and traveled from settlement to settlement, escorted by soldiers, to everywhere within the Gush Katif region in southern Gaza, including Morag, Neve Dekalim, Shalev, Atzmona, Netzer Hazani, Gan Or, and Rafiah Yam, and also to Kfar Darom and Netzarim in the center of Gaza. Hakol Chai’s clinic is the only mobile clinic, with veterinarian and trained staff, working in the territories. We were asked to go first to Gaza, as more and larger settlements there were being evacuated. Our work there was filmed by the Army, the footage featured on the main TV station in Israel. Radio channels and newspapers in Israel and abroad also carried the story (including the BBC).
To help reunite microchipped dogs with their guardians, Hakol Chai appealed to the Prime Minister’s Office for help. Microchips contain the name of the guardian, but not their current address, but the Prime Minister’s Office does have that information and finally agreed to help. Once again, Hakol Chai’s efforts received media attention. You can read more about the rescue operation on our website. The border with Gaza has now been sealed and we have been asked to bring the clinic to the West Bank, to help there. Hakol Chai staff members and volunteers have been recording their
experiences in Gaza. You can
read their stories
on our website.
Here is just one of many:
Yours for a more compassionate world, ![]() Nina Natelson
CHAI - Concern for Helping Animals in Israel
POB 3341
Alexandria VA 22302
Email:
webteam@chai-online.org
Phone: 703-370-0333
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