Sava's Safe Haven , a shelter located in Galati, Romania, urged Ukrainian families
not to abandon their pets and announced that it will take care of cats,
dogs and other small species of those who take refuge in that
country.
"We understand that your safety is above all else, but animals have no
defensive power. We are here if you need us!" he posted on Instagram.
In the Facebook group called " United for Ukraine ", some Romanian users have offered to host Ukrainians with
their pets. Veterinary clinics also advertised free care for refugee
animals.
Users of the group " A support group for Ukrainian breeders " posted offers of help in caring for pets, as well as
information on how Ukrainians can enter countries such as Slovakia,
Estonia, Hungary, Latvia and Poland with their animal companions.
Some users pointed out that they can receive horses and transport
companies offered to move the animals from Ukraine to countries where
they are welcome.
The DIOZ Foundation , located in Poland, approached Ukrainian organizations
dedicated to animal rescue. Their goal is to help them get their pets across the Polish border
and then distribute them in temporary homes, so the organization is
looking for people willing to take care of them.
Come animal emergency in Ukraine
At least 1,100 dogs stayed in animal shelters in Donetsk and Gorlovka,
provinces located in eastern Ukraine. According to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), the
situation is very serious for the staff and volunteers of these
enclosures.
In Gorlovka, the keepers can't cook food for the dogs because the fire
would draw unnecessary attention to their shelter, so they desperately
need dry food.
Through a statement, IFAW reported that it is preparing emergency aid
for these sites. Its intention is to provide enough food and veterinary supplies for
several months, in addition to contributing to the cost of operating
the shelters.
"Too often, animals are the voiceless victims of conflict and these
shelters need our support now more than ever," he said.
And the 'Dogs of Chernobyl'?
Yesterday, February 24, the Chernobyl exclusion zone came under the
control of the Russian military. There, the organization Clean Futures Fund (CCF) implements a program
known as "Chernobyl Dogs", whose purpose is to sterilize dogs living
on the streets.
An estimated 250 dogs live near the nuclear plant, which are
malnourished and exposed to contracting rabies from other animals,
says the group's website. Out of desperation and limited resources, plant staff hired someone
to capture and kill the dogs, and CCF is seeking to avoid that
outcome.
Since 2017, the organization has had several animals adopted in Canada
and the United States.
One day before the start of the Russian military operation in
Ukraine, it was possible to bring food to the dogs in the exclusion
zone. CCF reported yesterday that there had been no incidents with the
animals.
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