Toronto Canada - Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport was the final stop on what has been a long and sometimes dangerous journey for two Husky dogs. Lucy and Loki were part of a group of 13 animals rescued from an abandoned zoo in Aleppo Syria. Their at times clandestine journey took them through the borders of Syria, Turkey and Jordan.
A brief stay in Amman and onward to Canada and a new home.
Well known businessman and journalist Eric Margolis was instrumental in privately backing the first leg of this odyssey, recalling that:
“Among the 13 captive shell-shocked animals that we rescued two months ago from war-torn Aleppo were two strapping husky dogs. These dogs had undergone the same miseries and fear as the other animals trapped in cages as battles raged around them.
Four Paws International, the superb animal rescue charity, managed to rescue these dogs along with the lions, tigers, bears and hyenas also trapped.”
Margolis’s ongoing support allowed the dogs to receive much needed medical care before being flown to Canada.
On arrival in Toronto Margolis’ Canadian based foundation went into high gear to see that the dogs were welcomed and looked after.
Care was handed over to Ontario based animal charity Team Dog Rescue , who will oversee the next chapter for Lucy and Loki.
“Whatever medical needs they have will be dealt with and a canine expert for socialization will help ensure that Lucy and Loki are soon ready for adoption with a loving family. The Eric S. Margolis Foundation’s goal is to help animals in distress. It is something I want to do and will do for as long as I can. Team work across borders, continents and oceans brought all of the original Aleppo 13 to safety and new lives.”
Next up is a Canadian winter, the best place for two brave huskies.
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