Pet Rescue
Donate to: Pet Resque
Due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many pets in frontline and recently liberated settlements are left alone and unable to survive.
One of the biggest problems is the lack of possibility to evacuate them from remote settlements directly to veterinary clinics and shelters.
The main needs of shelters during the war are food, veterinary support and medicines. In winter, the problem of heating costs and frequent power outages (which provide water, heating, and refrigerators) becomes more acute.
Due to the war, the number of dogs and cats in shelters has increased by an average of 60% since the beginning of 2022, and it is not clear how many are left on the streets and need rescue, and the situation is getting worse every day.
According to animal rights activists, as of January 2023, 25.799 dogs and 19.473 cats are under the care of shelters and volunteers. Volunteers involved in the evacuation of animals complain about the lack of people willing to help, and those who risk their own lives to save the animals often do not have the means, medicines, and transportation.
We Act
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, we have helped 9 shelters with food (about 2,000 kg) and medicine (about 1,000 kg). This has saved hundreds of lives of defenseless animals and we continue to do so.
Our Goal
Create an evacuation team and provide it with everything it needs in the form of transportation, rescue equipment, and animal medicines. Provide the safest possible conditions for the evacuation team to fulfill this mission. Establish clear mechanisms to control the fate of the rescued animals.
Opportunities
The specialized animal catching vehicle is designed to catch and transport at least 12 animals in separate compartments. The animal van is made of thermal insulation panels and materials resistant to aggressive environments.
This vehicle can perform up to three
evacuation missions per week.
