Ukraine Animal Rescue…
“Pets are getting left at Ukrainian train stations.” BBC News
We’re hearing so many reports out of the Ukraine. And those stories of the animals tear our hearts out. Those lost, those left behind, those still in shelters.
The plight, for instance, of sheltered dogs.
“These dogs are starved, traumatized and now stuck in a war zone,” said Kate Parker, a wildlife crime campaign manager at Naturewatch Foundation. “After being trapped for weeks in a Ukrainian shelter without food or water, 150 shelter dogs were rescued by volunteers and driven to the Poland border. Only to be turned away.
“We are not talking about owned pets. This is a very specific problem. We are not encouraging mass evacuation. But shelter animals where shelters no longer exist should be allowed to safety over the border.”
And those reports of missing pets.
“When the war started, we realised every day that it’s becoming worse and worse,” said Olha Chevhaniuk, co-founder and CEO of the animal rescue force now on the ground.
She went on to say that the enemy soldiers “shoot adults, children and even animals. They have no moral values at all. Currently it’s only once our army is able to reach these territories that we are able act. To deliver food, search for cages, provide transport, veterinary doctors and whatever else we need to save the animals.”
At least now we’re hearing reports of pets saved by their owners, Ukraine Animal Rescue. Or even how we can help…
A woman holds a dog while crossing the Irpin River on an improvised path under a bridge as people flee the town of Irpin, Ukraine, Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
“We are so honored and feel so fortunate that People, Pets & Vets recently donated $50,000 to the American Veterinary Medical Fund to help their cause of rescuing the stranded pets in Ukraine,” said Dr. Michael Murphy, founder of People, Pets & Vets (PPV) about his organization’s recent gift to facilitate Ukraine animal rescue.
“Due to the political unrest and citizens fleeing the country, millions of animals have been forced to fend for themselves, no longer receiving the care they need,”
Amid the chaos of the Ukraine war, The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is helping rescue distressed pets. “People and animals in war-torn Ukraine need our help. Veterinary clinics, rescue organizations, and shelters are making every effort to provide urgent medical care as the number of displaced animals grows along with food and supply shortages and devastating structural damage.
“You can support those affected, including veterinary teams and the animals they care for, by making a gift that will provide food, veterinary care, and emergency support to those caught in the crossfire.”
“How can I help those lost animals?” You can help by making a donation to a number of great charities formed for just this emergency. For instance The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF): Donate to AVMF
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PHOTO CREDITS: Photo at top of page of dog peeking from zippered bag is from iNews, “Dog rescued from Ukraine. Organisations such as Four Paws and Pet Rescue have been supporting pets that have been transported out of that country because of the war (Photo: Bogdan Baraghin/Four Paws)” Ukraine War Rescue Pets. Lower image of woman holding a dog while crossing Irpin River is an AP Photo by Vadim Ghirda.
HOW TO RESCUE PETS IN UKRAINE: Reports of Ukraine Animal Rescue – Dogs & More
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