Animal Evacuations Continue in Destroyed Areas of Ukraine
Andrea Powell
Animal rescuers and caregivers in Ukraine have been working around-the-clock since last week's devastating missile attack launched by Russian forces. Over half of Ukraine was targeted and countless homes and villages destroyed - and the attack is not over.
Sadly, many animals were left behind.
Courageous volunteers continue to enter heavily bombed areas to search for abandoned dogs and cats.
Evacuated pets are brought to Patron Pet Center to be treated and cared for (thanks in part to your donations). Shelter Director Iryna Podvoiska told us that new pets arrive daily and shared a couple evacuation stories.
Two Chained Dogs
Rescue volunteers were contacted about two dogs left tied outside a home. The area was hit hard by missiles and when the team arrived the house was completely destroyed. At first, they didn't see the dogs and thought they had died.
Thankfully, both survived and were overjoyed to see friendly faces. The dogs were taken back to the center and Iryna states, "Despite all the horrors we have experienced, we have never met dogs more affectionate than these."
The dogs have been examined, vaccinated, and neutered. Their exuberance and joy for life is contagious and a welcome relief for staff and volunteers.
23 Animals
The center also welcomed 23 animals rescued from destroyed homes in the war zone. Traumatized dogs and cats are finally safe and decompressing at the center.
Rescuers are combing through the rubble for pets left behind and are determined to save as many as possible. They whistle in hopes of luring out frightened pets and are prepared with leash in hand to capture and transport them to safety.
Thank you for your continued support to help evacuated animals get the medical care they need. The hardworking staff and volunteers will continue to help these innocent victims of war.
More Help is Needed
Even when the power was knocked out by the attack, the team continued to care for the animals and take in evacuated pets in the dark with flashlights.
Now that the power has been restored (thanks to a generator), they can continue to spay/neuter, perform dental work, groom and provide any other medical care the animals may need.
Iryna and the rest of the team send their thanks and said, "Thank you all for supporting our efforts! It's much easier to save animals when you know you're not alone!"
Animals continue to arrive at the center that is near capacity. Join us in continuing to support these life-saving efforts by donating below.
Check out more rescued animals below.
