In early August 2012, a fire devastated the garage where Atilla lived as a guard dog. Chained, Attila, could not escape. Lebanon needs to enact laws promoting animal rights and making their abuse illegal. After all, animal welfare is an international concern and is as important as other matters. In Beirut, Lebanon animal neglect and abuse is a tragic part of daily life. With no formal system of training, rescue, and protection, urgent assistance from…