Interview with Joe Jackie, Founder of Woof N’ Wags Sanctuary

We recently had the chance to sit down with Joe Jackie, the founder of Woof N’ Wags in Jezzine, Lebanon. Alongside his wife Ghada, the shelter has become a sanctuary for more than 300 dogs and a growing family of rescued farmed animals, including pigs, goats, donkeys, and a calf named Hanjool.

In our conversation, Joe spoke about his personal journey, the realities of running a multi‑species sanctuary, and his vision for both the shelter’s growth and the building of a compassionate community in Lebanon.