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Here is an idea - Beirut is a third world country ...[QUOTE]

Beirut is not a country, LilacDragon. It is the capital city of Lebanon. The infrastructure of much of Lebanon was lost to Israeli bombs and artillery fire during the military conflict this past July and August. Maybe this is why the decision was made to move animals out of the country to places where they could receive appropriate shelter and care.

Best Friends Network is also involved in post-hurricane animal rescue.