Dogs and cats in Ukraine are starving. URGENT help is needed to send food to these hungry animals.
It has been three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, and the country needs our help more than ever. Countless pets are displaced and now living in shelters or on the street. Ukrainian animal shelters cannot access basic resources to care for their pets, and refugees who have lost everything need support to care for their cats and dogs. Brave volunteers are literally risking their lives - often with disastrous consequences - to rescue and care for pets.
Shelters across Ukraine are overwhelmed and caring for hundreds of dogs and cats. The staff work tirelessly to care for the animals and find them new homes out of the war zone.
Many courageous individuals have stayed behind in the war zones to care for the stray and abandoned animals, while others venture into no-man's-land, risking bullets and bombs to save terrified pets.
As this bitterly cold winter continues, these animals face additional dangers - this time from life-threatening cold and starvation. As more and more animals flood the shelters, they are in desperate need of food. You can help.
Our partner, Greater Good Charities, is on the ground providing pet food to struggling shelters and caretakers. Your gift today can help send nutritious food to a Ukrainian pet in need. Donate today.
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Updates:
Heroes: A brave couple endured tough times and occupation alongside their dogs and countless more they rescued from the streets. Marina and her husband remained in a village that was ravaged by hunger and Russian soldiers. The heartbreaking journey has destroyed their village where only twelve people remain.
These people and countless homeless animals remain behind and are caring for one another. These heroes won't give up even though danger looms and continue to care for those in need. Your donations are providing pet food to these innocent animals, so thank you!
Husband & Wife Risk it All: Yana and her husband stayed behind when their village was bombed to care for homeless and abandoned animals. When the bombing increased, they risked their lives again to transport all of the animals to safety.
Your donations are helping save lives. United for Animals took in some of the elderly animals and shared, "Thanks to your support, we are able to assist volunteers like Yana, who stay until the very end, risking everything to save defenseless lives."
Lucky: A dog who survived two years on her own near the frontlines in Ukraine was finally rescued. She spent countless nights hungry and alone cowering in fear in a small shed to stay safe.
She was appropriately named "Lucky" and thanks to your support received all the food and care she needed to recover. She left Ukraine and her painful past behind for a new life in France with a loving family.
Martin: This sweet feline lived with his mom near the front lines. She stayed behind to care for her beloved cats and made the ultimate sacrifice. Sadly, she was killed in one of the bombings and Martin was injured.
Rescuers found Martin and managed to get him to safety. Thanks to your support and the devoted team at Patron Pet Center, Martin made a full recovery. Read his full story here.
January 2025: Your donations continue to feed thousands of hungry pets in Ukraine. Greater Good Charities' Partner, United for Animals, shared that food was delivered to 3036 dogs and 2308 cats both in shelters and in the care of volunteers.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping animals in need.
Natka and Co Shelter: Nataliya Kononenko’s shelter, "Natka and Co," has been rescuing and caring for homeless animals for years but their efforts have only increased since the war began. They are caring for over 60 animals and your donations have provided much-needed pet food to the homeless dogs and cats.
U-Hearts delivered the food and shared that all the animals are getting just what they need, care and love.
December 2024: Thanks to your support, United for Animals delivered pet food and supplies to small villages with people living in homes without roofs and no electricity in order to care for stray and abandoned pets.
"When our aid reaches these villages, we see tears on the faces of the people – tears of joy and gratitude. It’s not just about receiving help; it’s about knowing that someone remembers them, that they are not left to face these challenges alone."
November 2024: Devoted animal rescuer, Anatoly, was killed after a bomb destroyed his home. His daughter and Animal Rescue Kharkiv entered the dangerous area that ambulances would not go to rescue his beloved animals. Read the full story here.
Kharkiv region: The Kharkiv region is undeniably still one of the areas continuously suffering from shelling, and there remains a need for the evacuation and care of animals.
Despite all the circumstances, people are still there who care for, feed, treat, and find homes for abandoned animals.
Your donations are helping to feed these innocent animals.
Svitlana lives in the area and cares for over 300 sick, injured, and homeless animals.
She says, "All of them need care and love, and I strive to provide decent living conditions and give them the best. But it's very hard alone, so I'm very grateful for the charitable organizations that become friends and the best helpers for my furry friends!"
Meet Dudova Larysa.
She has been rescuing, caring, and feeding animals for the past ten years. She has taken in homeless pets from the street and given them a safe place to live.
"Every year, the number of animals in my shelter increases. Throughout 2022-2023, we rescued abandoned dogs in Vasylkiv. Just this year, I have taken in 10 puppies. We have vaccinated them and will be looking for families for them," she told us.
She thanks you for your donation of nutritious food to the 80 dogs and 120 cats in her care.