Two brothers are risking their lives to protect a cat shelter in northern Gaza City | @AnimalFriendsAF Tamer Skaik, 37, and 36-year-old Samer Skaik have refused to abandon their cats and move south following a warning from Israel to evacuate the area late last week. "[I want to make a] pledge in front of the whole world to stay with our cats and to continue taking care of them, and either we all live or our fate is death," the brothers told 10 News First. With no reprieve in sight, the Animal Friends Shelter in Gaza is struggling to cope as Israel ramps up its offensive against Hamas.

The moment we begin placing the bowls on the ground, our little furry ones start gathering with such hope and excitement. For them, it is their favorite moment of the day… and for us, it truly is as well. Every single time we manage to feed them, we feel as though they have got gifted one more precious day of life. It is never just a meal, it is a step toward survival, a gentle touch of hope, kindness, and unwavering loyalty. None of this would be possible without your incredible support and generosity. It is your kindness that continues to keep joy and a sense of safety alive in the hearts of our beloved furs and our families, even in these very difficult circumstances where survival feels like a daily miracle. With humble and hopeful hearts, we ask you to continue standing with us through your generosity, shares, and kind support, so we can keep food in the bowls and hope alive for another day. ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Families🙏🫂 gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs 🐾🫂 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️PayPal link is in our bio. Thank you, from the very depths of our hearts, for being the light that helps us keep going. ❤️🫂

🚨🐾 We have only one day of food left, but we refuse to abandon the lives we fought to save. ❤️‍🩹🐱 💔 War, displacement, hunger, and loss have already taken so much from us. Now, with donations nearly gone and food running out, we find ourselves standing at the edge of another heartbreaking crisis. 🌟 Yet even here, we choose compassion over despair. 🐾 The rescued cats in our care are fragile souls who have already survived more than any soul should ever endure. No matter how difficult tomorrow becomes, we will continue sharing what little we have, protecting them, and holding on to the humanity that brought us this far. 🤍 🙏 Every act of kindness helps fill an empty bowl 🍽️🐱, keeps hope alive ✨, and gives these innocent livesand our families another chance to make it through another day. 🫂❤️ ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs 🐾🙏 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️GoFundMe for our Families👫🙏 gofund.me/4780b12fa ‼️ PayPal link is in our bio. #CatRescue #EmergencyAid #AnimalRescue #CatsOfX #PetLovers #Hope #Humanity #RescueCats #Compassion #SaveLives 🐾🤍

🚨🐾 EMERGENCY: We are running out of food. The bowls are almost empty, and support has nearly disappeared. For days, donations and engagement have slowed to a heartbreaking level, while the rescued cats and children in our care still depend on us for every meal. These innocent souls have already survived war, fear, and loss. We are doing everything we can to keep going, but hope alone cannot fill an empty bowl. Today, more than ever, we need compassionate hearts to stand with us. 🤍 🐾 Every donation, every share, every act of kindness can mean the difference between hunger and a meal, despair and hope. ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Families🙏🫂 gofund.me/4780b12fa ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs 🐾🫂 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ PayPal link is in our bio. #AnimalRescue #CatRescue #EmergencyAid #SaveLives #Compassion #Humanity #Hope 🕊️🤍🐾 :::

🚨🐾 EMERGENCY: We are running out of food. The bowls are almost empty, and support has nearly disappeared. For days, donations and engagement have slowed to a heartbreaking level, while the rescued cats and children in our care still depend on us for every meal. These innocent souls have already survived war, fear, and loss. We are doing everything we can to keep going, but hope alone cannot fill an empty bowl. Today, more than ever, we need compassionate hearts to stand with us. 🤍 🐾 Every donation, every share, every act of kindness can mean the difference between hunger and a meal, despair and hope. ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Families🙏🫂 gofund.me/4780b12fa ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs 🐾🫂 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ PayPal link is in our bio. #AnimalRescue #CatRescue #EmergencyAid #SaveLives #Compassion #Humanity #Hope 🕊️🤍🐾 :::

It is said that the three most beautiful smiles you can obtain are: the smile of your parents’ satisfaction when their hearts feel at ease about you, the smile you draw out of an eye that was once full of tears until it finally shines again, and the smile of a wounded soul that has found safety after fear. We wish to paint these smiles on the faces of our families and our cats, but our circumstances, losses, and the suffering we are going through make this path heavy and difficult under such pain, loss, and the weight of days. We write to you with hearts full of gratitude, and deep appreciation for what you have previously offered us of support and kindness, which has truly helped ease our hardship and kept a spark of hope alive within us. We humbly ask you to be the hand that brings a little light back into our lives and the support that restores safety to these souls. Any help, sharing, or support can become the beginning of a new smile born from beneath the rubble. And we, as we continue to give hope to others, are still searching for someone who can give us that smile that restores meaning to life. ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Families🙏🫂 gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs 🐾🫂 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️PayPal link is mentioned in our bio.

It is said that the three most beautiful smiles you can obtain are: the smile of your parents’ satisfaction when their hearts feel at ease about you, the smile you draw out of an eye that was once full of tears until it finally shines again, and the smile of a wounded soul that has found safety after fear. We wish to paint these smiles on the faces of our families and our cats, but our circumstances, losses, and the suffering we are going through make this path heavy and difficult under such pain, loss, and the weight of days. We write to you with hearts full of gratitude, and deep appreciation for what you have previously offered us of support and kindness, which has truly helped ease our hardship and kept a spark of hope alive within us. We humbly ask you to be the hand that brings a little light back into our lives and the support that restores safety to these souls. Any help, sharing, or support can become the beginning of a new smile born from beneath the rubble. And we, as we continue to give hope to others, are still searching for someone who can give us that smile that restores meaning to life. ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Families🙏🫂 gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs 🐾🫂 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️PayPal link is mentioned in our bio.

The moment we begin placing the bowls on the ground, our little furry ones start gathering with such hope and excitement. For them, it is their favorite moment of the day… and for us, it truly is as well. Every single time we manage to feed them, we feel as though they have got gifted one more precious day of life. It is never just a meal, it is a step toward survival, a gentle touch of hope, kindness, and unwavering loyalty. None of this would be possible without your incredible support and generosity. It is your kindness that continues to keep joy and a sense of safety alive in the hearts of our beloved furs and our families, even in these very difficult circumstances where survival feels like a daily miracle. With humble and hopeful hearts, we ask you to continue standing with us through your generosity, shares, and kind support, so we can keep food in the bowls and hope alive for another day. ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Families🙏🫂 gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs 🐾🫂 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️PayPal link is in our bio. Thank you, from the very depths of our hearts, for being the light that helps us keep going. ❤️🫂

Six years ago, we built AFS together, hand in hand. We opened our arms to these innocent souls and gave them the safety and love they deserve by your kindness, and generosity and you did the angels work, even when the October crisis came, you didn't belated of showing mercy, you were their greatest support and the warmest embrace for both our cats and our families. Today, with the same hope and deep trust, we are knocking gently on your door once more telling you that we have nothing left but our determination and we really still need your precious love to keep up our mission. Please, Your continued kindness is the light we hold onto in these difficult days, the good hands that never had left us in the middle of our pain, please, your support would mean more than words can ever express 🙏🐾🫂. ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Families gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️PayPal link is available in our bio. From the depths of our hearts, thank you for being our family, our strength, and our hope 🙏🐾❤️.

🚨🐾 EMERGENCY: We are running out of food. The bowls are almost empty, and support has nearly disappeared. For days, donations and engagement have slowed to a heartbreaking level, while the rescued cats and children in our care still depend on us for every meal. These innocent souls have already survived war, fear, and loss. We are doing everything we can to keep going, but hope alone cannot fill an empty bowl. Today, more than ever, we need compassionate hearts to stand with us. 🤍 🐾 Every donation, every share, every act of kindness can mean the difference between hunger and a meal, despair and hope. ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Families🙏🫂 gofund.me/4780b12fa ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs 🐾🫂 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ PayPal link is in our bio. #AnimalRescue #CatRescue #EmergencyAid #SaveLives #Compassion #Humanity #Hope 🕊️🤍🐾 :::

The moment we begin placing the bowls on the ground, our little furry ones start gathering with such hope and excitement. For them, it is their favorite moment of the day… and for us, it truly is as well. Every single time we manage to feed them, we feel as though they have got gifted one more precious day of life. It is never just a meal, it is a step toward survival, a gentle touch of hope, kindness, and unwavering loyalty. None of this would be possible without your incredible support and generosity. It is your kindness that continues to keep joy and a sense of safety alive in the hearts of our beloved furs and our families, even in these very difficult circumstances where survival feels like a daily miracle. With humble and hopeful hearts, we ask you to continue standing with us through your generosity, shares, and kind support, so we can keep food in the bowls and hope alive for another day. ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Families🙏🫂 gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs 🐾🫂 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️PayPal link is in our bio. Thank you, from the very depths of our hearts, for being the light that helps us keep going. ❤️🫂

While we were preparing food for our little furry ones, our hungry cats began gathering around the bowls. But one of them had something else in mind. His love and longing were stronger than his hunger. Instead of rushing to eat, he came closer… just to greet us and say thank you in his own special way. He is thanking you, dear friends. He is thanking your kindness, your generosity, and your endless compassion, even while his hungry siblings waited impatiently. You are the ones who sent this food to him and his brothers. Moments like this are only possible because of your support and kindness. You are the ones who have stood beside them, beside us, and beside our families for more than two and a half years of hardship and struggle. Your support and gentle hearts have been the secret behind our strength and our ability to keep going. We wanted to share this simple little video with you. We know it’s modest compared to the great love and giving you have shown us, but it comes straight from our hearts. If this little story touches your heart, please consider sharing it or helping us continue caring for these precious souls. We are deeply grateful to you, our noble and kind friends. We pray that life brings you and your families nothing but goodness, peace, and joy. And we gently ask you to continue walking with us, just as you always have, as our family and our greatest support. Thank you… from the very depths of our hearts 🙏🐾🫂. ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Families🙏🫂 gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs 🐾🫂 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️PayPal link is in our bio.

While we were preparing food for our little furry ones, our hungry cats began gathering around the bowls. But one of them had something else in mind. His love and longing were stronger than his hunger. Instead of rushing to eat, he came closer… just to greet us and say thank you in his own special way. He is thanking you, dear friends. He is thanking your kindness, your generosity, and your endless compassion, even while his hungry siblings waited impatiently. You are the ones who sent this food to him and his brothers. Moments like this are only possible because of your support and kindness. You are the ones who have stood beside them, beside us, and beside our families for more than two and a half years of hardship and struggle. Your support and gentle hearts have been the secret behind our strength and our ability to keep going. We wanted to share this simple little video with you. We know it’s modest compared to the great love and giving you have shown us, but it comes straight from our hearts. If this little story touches your heart, please consider sharing it or helping us continue caring for these precious souls. We are deeply grateful to you, our noble and kind friends. We pray that life brings you and your families nothing but goodness, peace, and joy. And we gently ask you to continue walking with us, just as you always have, as our family and our greatest support. Thank you… from the very depths of our hearts 🙏🐾🫂. ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Families🙏🫂 gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs 🐾🫂 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️PayPal link is in our bio.

🚨🐾 We are approaching a breaking point. The bowls are nearly empty. Food is running out. Donations and engagement have become almost nonexistent, while the children and rescued cats in our care still wake up each day needing something we are no longer sure we can provide. Every day now feels like a race against hunger. These innocent souls have already survived war, fear, displacement, and loss. It is heartbreaking to think that after everything they endured, they may now face the pain of an empty meal. Yet even in this darkness, we cling to hope. We believe that somewhere, compassionate hearts will see this message and help us protect the lives that depend entirely on our small sanctuary. 🤍 A single act of kindness can mean food on a plate, food in a bowl, and one more day of safety for those who have nowhere else to turn. 🐾 ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs🐾 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️GoFundMe for our Families🫂 gofund.me/90e5d059 ‼️PayPal in bio #AnimalHelp #PetSupport #AidTheFurbabies #EmergencyAid #AnimalRescue #Humanity #Hope #CatRescue #Compassion #SaveLives 🕊️🤍🐾

Dear beloved friends, In the rhythm of our days, we find ourselves reflecting on a question that weighs gently on our hearts: why has the steady glow of your kindness grown softer lately? The beautiful support that once lit up our cats, our families, and every shared moment, has it drifted elsewhere, or have the demands of life simply pulled your hearts in other directions? We have never forgotten you. You have been our true companions through every storm, the warm hands that lifted us when we felt weakest. Your presence has always been our greatest comfort and one of our most treasured blessings. With hearts full of gratitude, we renew our humble call: please, return to us if your heart allows. We need your support now more than ever. Every day, we worry about how long we can continue providing food and essentials for the cats and families who depend on this mission. This journey of care still carries hope, and our cats and families continue to rely on the strength of your compassion and the light of your generosity. We believe deeply in the goodness that shines within each of you, and we trust that any helping hand you can offer will bring new strength to this mission. ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Families🙏🫂 gofund.me/4780b12fa ‼️GoFundMe for AFS Furs 🐾🫂 gofund.me/95cc0af2 ‼️ PayPal link is in our bio. Thank you for remaining the light we have always depended on 🙏🐾.