For four years now, we have been carrying out evacuation missions almost every week. We rescue animals from villages and towns in frontline regions. During a single trip, we evacuate between 30 and 60 animals — companion, farm, and wild animals. Sometimes we also help people evacuate.
This has been a regular part of our work since 2022. But now, we have only one evacuation vehicle left.
What happened to our vans?
We operated two vans — “Bison” and “Buffalo.” Last year alone, they covered 159,585 kilometers. That’s more than a hundred trips to the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Sumy regions.
In February 2025, a drone struck the front of “Bison.” The attack damaged the cabin and windshield and destroyed a wheel. The blast wave also hit “Buffalo” — several windows were shattered and the doors were bent.
We repaired the second van and continued evacuation missions. However, in December, another кussian drone destroyed “Buffalo.” Thankfully, the people and animals survived — but the vehicle burned to the ground.
Today, we have only one vehicle left. It operates nonstop and requires repairs after almost every mission. Working just a few dozen kilometers from the contact line is always risky — but working without a second vehicle is even harder.
That is why, ahead of our anniversary, we are launching a major fundraiser for a new evacuation van.
How much do we need?
Our fundraising goal is UAH 2,450,000. We are looking to purchase a Volkswagen Crafter — a vehicle that has already proven effective in our work. It suits our operational needs in terms of size, can withstand difficult road conditions, and allows us to transport many animals safely.
Estimated budget:
- UAH 1,600,000 — vehicle purchase;
- UAH 450,000 — purchase and installation of an electronic warfare (EW) protection system;
- UAH 400,000 — vehicle conversion for animal transport (insulation, interior lining, heating system, air conditioning, roof hatch).
We publish these figures openly because transparency is a key principle of our work.
We wish we did not have to rescue animals from war. But for now, this remains the most urgent need.
Support this fundraiser so we can save more lives in the places we are still able to reach.
