Rescue can look very different from state to state, but internationally, it can be something else entirely. Razane Khatib, President and Founder of Alyarz Pet Club Association, joins us today to share how APC got started in one of the world’s darkest times and became the first Lebanon rescue to work with CUDDLY, while taking a look at the reality of animal welfare in their country.Alyarz Pet Club Association, is a registered charity based out of Baabda Lebanon, with a mission to save animal lives, offer support and provide wellness treatment to animals in need. Topics Include:- The beginnings of APC in animal welfare-  The role of volunteers- The sad reality for animals in Lebanon- The aftermath of the 2020 explosion- Animal abuse from the population- The impact the US and Canada ban has on international adoption- The Lebanese mentality on adopting special needs animals- The hardships of transporting animals overseas- And other topics…Resources Mentioned:APC Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JisoZtCUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3vkMQTNWant to connect with us? Follow us on social media!Email – podcast@cuddly.comInstagram @welovecuddlyTwitter @welovecuddlyFacebook @welovecuddlyhttps://cuddly.com