In war-torn Aleppo ๐ธ๐พ, Mohammed Alaa al-Jaleelโknown as The Cat Man of Aleppo ๐ฑโmade it his mission to rescue the animals left behind when families fled.
What began with feeding a few strays soon turned into caring for more than 170 cats ๐พ, and eventually became Ernestoโs Cat Sanctuary. There, he also sheltered dogs ๐, rabbits ๐, and even farm animals like horses ๐ and cows ๐.
Through bombed-out streets ๐ฅ and constant danger, Mohammed never gave up on them. To the animals, he was their protector โค๏ธโa symbol of hope in the darkest times.
This incredible journey began back in 2014 ๐๏ธ