Dog rescued in Kherson region
This dog was found near a destroyed house after shelling. He is safe now and looking for a permanent home abroad.
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UPDATES FROM ANIMAL VOLUNTEERS
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Cat found near bombed apartment block
This cat survived several days alone in the ruins. She has passed initial vet checks and is recovering.
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Stores opening doors to strays during freezing nights
With temperatures dropping to –20°C, some stores in Ukraine have been doing something simple — and powerful. They’ve been opening their doors to stray animals, letting them sleep inside to survive the freezing nights. Shop owners and locals are offering warmth, food, and shelter, turning businesses into temporary safe havens. Just people choosing compassion when it matters most.
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Winter survival is getting harder for strays
Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure are causing unprecedented hardship to some of Ukraine's most vulnerable creatures amid the harsh winter. Volunteers report stray dogs and cats dying from cold and from lack of unfrozen drinking water. Spaces beneath buildings that used to be warm are now dangerously cold, leaving many animals with nowhere to turn.
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Emergency feeding points during cold snaps
Some volunteer teams are creating emergency feeding points and rotating routes to reach animals when roads are dangerous. Small changes — insulated bowls, warm water, consistent feeding times — can make survival possible.
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