August 2025

This time, the evacuation team’s route ran through:

• the Donetsk region — Dobropillia, Pervomaiske, Vodianske, Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk, Stepanivka, Novodonetske, Hannivka, Bilozerske, Sloviansk, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka;
• the Dnipropetrovsk region —  Bazhany and Slovianka;
• the Kherson region —  Chornobaivka.

In August, we also transported 40 animals from clinics to shelters and new families. Before that, we took them out of the combat zones. Thanks to medications, treatment, and care, they have somewhat recovered and are settling into more comfortable conditions.

This month, we also transferred UAH 900,000 (≈$21,871) to the Kyiv Animal Rescue Group team. This money will go towards the purchase of a vehicle for rescuing animals.

1.We paid for the treatment of cats named Nika and Lusia, amounting to UAH 10,330.75 (≈$251). They were evacuated from the Donetsk region at our request by Animal Rescue Kharkiv. The animals were transferred to a veterinary clinic in Dnipro. There, they were treated for ectoparasites, had blood tests, leukemia and immunodeficiency tests, as well as an ultrasound, and were vaccinated. After all the procedures, their human took the animals from the clinic.

2.We paid for the veterinary services for 21 cats (male and female) who had previously been evacuated from Bilytske in the Donetsk region. We paid UAH 39,995 (≈$972) for their clinic stay, parasite treatment, eye and ear treatment, spaying/neutering, and vaccination. 

3.We paid for the veterinary services for 10 cats (male and female), as well as 5 dogs and puppies who had previously been evacuated from Bilytske, Rodynske, and Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region. The money was spent on their clinic stay, feeding, spaying/neutering, vaccination, parasite treatment, tail amputation, and wound treatment. Some animals were taken to Homeless World center in the Kyiv region, and some were handed over to Rudyi Pes shelter in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Others remained at the clinic. 

A total of UAH 90,304 (≈$2,194) was spent on all the procedures.

4.We paid for the purchase and delivery of parasite treatments for 134 dogs cared for by Babentsy Shelter. This cost UAH 18,752 (≈$455).

5.We paid for the purchase and delivery of treatments for 120 dogs residing at Homeless World Rehabilitation Center. We spent UAH 14,640 (≈$355) on these products.

6.We paid for the purchase and delivery of 54 rabies vaccine injections and 15 oral tablets for New World Kryvyi Rih shelter. This cost UAH 2,520 (≈$61).   

7.We paid for the veterinary services for the animals who had previously been evacuated from frontline towns.

• For Balu, a shepherd dog from the Kharkiv region — clinic stay and sedatives. After treatment, the dog was discharged and handed over to a soldier’s family in Khmelnytskyi.
• We paid for the clinic stay, parasite treatments, and vaccinations for ten puppies from Kramatorsk. Half of them have already been handed over to Zoofamily shelter in the Kirovohrad region.
• We paid for the clinic stay, spaying, vaccinations, and parasite treatments for two female cats from Andriivka, who were evacuated at the soldiers’ request. Both animals were handed over to Give a Paw shelter in the Kirovohrad region.
• We paid for the clinic stay, parasite treatment, spaying, and a combination vaccination, including rabies, for a husky from Vodianske. She has already been handed over to V Dobri Ruky shelter in the Kyiv region.
• We paid for the clinic stay and a complex surgery for Eva, a shepherd dog evacuated from Mykilske in the Kherson region. She had tumors removed from her mammary glands. 
• We paid for the stay of 18 kittens from the Donetsk region in a viral unit. 

A total of UAH 121,075 (≈$2,942) was spent on this. 

8.We purchased and delivered 30 doses of vaccine for the puppies evacuated from the Donetsk region, who are now under the care of Zoofamily shelter in the Kirovohrad region. This cost UAH 8,520 (≈$207). 

9.We paid the final bill for the treatment of Iva, a dog evacuated from Ivanopillia at the soldiers’ request. Her condition deteriorated at the shelter, so she was urgently transferred to a clinic. There, she underwent diagnostics, was diagnosed with giardiasis, and was prescribed supportive therapy and a special diet. This cost UAH 22,004 (≈$534).

Iva began to gain weight. After discharge, the dog returned to Myrnohrad Animals shelter. 

10.We paid the final bill for the treatment of Sara, a dog previously evacuated from the Sumy region. We paid UAH 14,838.05 (≈$360) for her clinic stay, anti-inflammatory drugs, antiparasitic drugs, vaccination, and treatment of postoperative sutures. We had previously paid for Sara’s tumor removal surgery. 

After treatment, Sara went to Homeless World center in Bila Tserkva.

11.We paid for the clinic stay, immunodeficiency and leukemia tests, antiparasitic drugs, complete blood count, biochemical blood test, and vaccination for the mother cat, as well as the clinic stay and initial examination for her 6 kittens, evacuated earlier from Sloviansk in the Donetsk region. These veterinary services cost UAH 5,002 (≈$121).

12.We paid for the clinic stay, complete blood count, biochemical blood test, heartworm testing, ectoparasite treatment, vaccination, and treatment of wounds on the paws of Dobriak, an Alabai dog, previously evacuated from Bilytske in the Donetsk region. The animal’s treatment cost UAH 13,572.22 (≈$329.8). 

13.We paid for the treatment of Morty, a blind Yorkie whose people abandoned him in Dobropillia, tying him up with a leash and weighing him down with stones. The dog was found by animal volunteer Viktoriia Zhydkova, who asked for help. We took Morty to a clinic and paid for his clinic stay, lab tests, ophthalmological examinations, treatment of his eyes and wounds, special food, and antiparasitic drugs. The total cost was UAH 8,523.07 (≈$207). 

14.As part of the fundraiser for the Protection against Parasites for 2,000 Dogs and Cats from the Frontline Areas, we purchased treatments for cats and dogs, amounting to UAH 240,677 (≈$5,848).

15.We paid for the clinic stay, lab tests, leukemia and immunodeficiency tests, ectoparasite treatment, and vaccination for the cats named Niura and Matilda, who were evacuated from the Donetsk region by Animal Rescue Kharkiv at our request. The veterinary services cost UAH 12,148.75 (≈$295). After that, the animals were discharged and handed over to Shas Spasu center in Kyiv.

16.We paid the final bill for the treatment of a dog named Tuzik in the amount of UAH 4,097 (≈$99.56). He was evacuated from Kostiantynivka by volunteers of Base UA organization, and we picked up the dog from Kramatorsk and brought him to a clinic.  The amount included the cost of the clinic stay and the treatment of wounds and postoperative sutures. After treatment, Tuzik was taken under the care of Favorite Animal shelter, which operates in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

17.We paid for the clinic stay, blood test, ectoparasite treatment, vaccination, sedatives, sedation, neutering, and suture treatment for a dog named Malysh, amounting to UAH 11,671 (≈$283). At our request, the animal was evacuated by Animal Rescue Kharkiv from Bilytske in the Donetsk region and transferred to a veterinary clinic in Dnipro. After treatment, Malysh was transported to his people in Ivano-Frankivsk.

18.We paid for the treatment of a puppy named Filia, who was injured during shelling in Kherson on July 30. He was found by volunteers of Tobias organization. His condition was critical — his paw was almost torn off, shrapnel was stuck in his body, and due to necrosis, his bandages were changed twice a day. Filia was urgently transported to ExVet clinic in Odesa. We paid for four stages of help:

• UAH 46,951 (≈$1,141) — wound cleaning, surgery to fix the fracture, and preparing the stump for future prosthetics;
• UAH 7,070 (≈$171.8) — albumin, ointments, and wound treatment products;
• UAH 45,007 (≈$1,093) — 24-hour clinic stay, biochemical blood test, anesthesia, antibiotics, antifungal and wound-healing drugs, infusions, surgical wound treatment, X-ray, vitamins, and injections;
• UAH 15,875 (≈$385) — 24-hour clinic stay, biochemical blood test, analgesics and anesthetics, antibiotics, hormonal, antibacterial, antifungal, and wound-healing drugs, infusion solutions, surgical wound treatment, injections, vitamins, and rabies vaccination.

Filia is feeling better and making his first attempts to walk. 

19.We paid for the veterinary services for 36 dogs and cats previously evacuated from the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

• For two dogs from Kostiantynivka — clinic stay, spaying/neutering, vaccination, parasite treatment, and treatment of postoperative sutures. 
• For a dog named Rada from Dobropillia — clinic stay, vaccination, and parasite treatment. After discharge, the dog went to live with a family.
• For two dogs named Lusia and Dina from Pervomaiske — clinic stay, vaccination, and parasite treatment. The animals are now living with a family.
• For a dog named Dima from Vodianske — clinic stay, neutering, vaccination, ear and eye treatment, parasite treatment, and suture treatment.
• For three kittens from Vodianske, we paid for the clinic stay, vaccination, leukemia and immunodeficiency tests, and parasite treatment. 
• For a dog named Ryzhulia from Novodonetske — clinic stay, spaying, vaccination, parasite treatment, and suture treatment. After discharge, the animal was handed over to a family. 
• For three more dogs from Dobropillia, the clinic stays, vaccinations, and parasite treatments were covered. Two animals were handed over to a family, and one — to a shelter.
• For a dog named Prite from Dobropillia, we paid for his clinic stay and parasite treatment — he is now living with a family.
• For two puppies from Kramatorsk, we paid for their clinic stays, enteritis tests (which were positive), parasite treatment, and IV drips. After a course of treatment, the little ones got better and were handed over to a family.
• For a dog named Khaita from Mykolaivka — clinic stay and parasite treatment. She is now living with a family.
• For a dog named Berta from Vodianske — clinic stay and vaccination, after which she was handed over to Homeless World shelter in the Kyiv region.
• For a dog named Alex from Kramatorsk — clinic stay and vaccination. The animal is now living with a family. 
• For two cats and one dog from Dobropillia, we paid for their clinic stays and initial examinations — all were handed over to families.
• For Eva, a shepherd dog from Mykilske — clinic stay, spaying, suture treatment, vaccination, and parasite treatment. After discharge, the animal went to live with a family.
• For Malysh, a dog from Dobropillia — clinic stay and parasite treatment. He was also taken to a family. 
• For nine kittens from the Donetsk region, we paid for their stay in a viral unit.
• For three puppies from Kramatorsk — clinic stay and revaccination. The animals were handed over to Zoohelp shelter in the Kirovohrad region. 
• For a dog named Rem from Kostiantynivka, we paid for his clinic stay, neutering, suture treatment, vaccination, and parasite treatment. 

The total cost was UAH 158,441 (≈$3,855). 

20.We paid for the third stage of treatment for Lapa, a dog evacuated from Sydorove in the Donetsk region. The animal, who had a severe paw injury, was rescued by a soldier. Lapa underwent two surgeries. During the third stage, we paid for her 24-hour clinic stay, injections, treatment of postoperative sutures, ultrasound of the urinary system, surgical treatment of wounds, biochemical blood test, X-ray, vaccination, catheterization, and oral cavity sanitation, amounting to UAH 37,635.67 (≈$915). 

21.As part of the fundraiser to Evacuate Animals from the Frontline Areas, we paid for the treatment of a cat with five kittens from Krasnohorivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region, evacuated at the request of a soldier. After the evacuation, the mother and her little ones were taken to a veterinary clinic, where we paid for their clinic stay, blood tests, polymerase chain reaction tests, tests for viral diseases (immunodeficiency and panleukopenia), vaccination, spaying of the mother cat, parasite treatment, wound treatment, and injections. The total cost was UAH 28,060.43 (≈$628.7). After the clinic, three kittens went to live with new families, while the mother with two kittens remained under the care of Favorite Animal shelter. 

22.We paid UAH 10,064.85 (≈$245) for the treatment of a dog named Maliuk, evacuated from Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region. We paid for his 24-hour clinic stay, blood test, oral cavity sanitation, treatment of postoperative sutures, and injections. The dog had incontinence and was treated for cystitis. After the clinic, the dog was handed over to Favorite Animal shelter in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

23.We paid for and delivered 10 vaccines and parasite treatments for the puppies evacuated from the Donetsk region, who are under the care of Zoofamily shelter. This cost UAH 3,203 (≈$77.9).

24.We paid for the treatment of 4 kittens from Andriivka in the Donetsk region, who were evacuated at the request of soldiers. At first, the little ones were handed over to Kotokhata shelter in Kyiv, but they fell ill — their eyes became sore, and they refused to eat. At a clinic, they were diagnosed with herpesvirus. We paid for their clinic stay, clinical examination, treatment of viral infection, and vaccination, amounting to UAH 22,870 (≈$556). The animals recovered and were handed over to the shelter.

25.We paid for the final stage of treatment for Dina, a dog evacuated by soldiers from Pokrovsk, amounting to UAH 8,568 (≈$208). The money went towards her clinic stay, sedatives, and the treatment of postoperative sutures after emergency surgery to remove pyometra. After treatment, Dina went to Animal House Rescue shelter in the Poltava region.

26.We paid for the services of veterinarians who helped animals during our Vet Mission in Synelnykovo last month. We spent UAH 389,243 (≈$9,470) on this. 

The animals received care and attention thanks to the Paw of Care 6.0 campaign by the MasterZoo pet store chain.

27.We paid for the clinic stay, injections, bandage changes, vaccination, issuance of a veterinary passport, ear treatment, and food for Basia, a kitten evacuated by a soldier from Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region.  This cost UAH 8,719 (≈$212).  

28.As part of the fundraiser for spaying/neutering of animals from the frontline areas, we paid for spaying/neutering of 72 evacuated animals at Zoofamily shelter, amounting to UAH 63,200 (≈$1,537). 

29.We paid for the treatment of three cats named Masha, Pantera, and Sienia, previously evacuated from Lyman in the Donetsk region. 

• The male cat named Sienia was diagnosed with FIV at a clinic. He was treated for a secondary infection of the eyes and respiratory tract. We also paid for his blood test, neutering, vaccination, parasite treatment, and removal of a spikelet from soft tissue.
• For Pantera, we paid for her clinic stay, leukemia and immunodeficiency tests, an ultrasound of her abdominal cavity, blood test, vaccination, ectoparasite treatment, IV drips, injections, sedatives, and special feeding. She was diagnosed with triaditis syndrome (inflammation of the pancreas and bile ducts).
• For Masha, we paid for her clinic stay, leukemia and immunodeficiency tests, blood test, parasite treatment, an ultrasound of her heart and abdominal organs, surgical treatment of a hernia, removal of a neoplasm with histology, IV drips, wound and eye treatment, injections, and removal of stitches.

All these veterinary services cost UAH 87,093.70 (≈$2,119).

30.We spent UAH 62,780.50 (≈$1,527) for the treatment of a shepherd dog from Toretsk named Gina. The money was spent on her clinic stay, ultrasound of her kidneys and urinary tract, catheterization, urine drainage through a urethral catheter, use of sedatives, magnetic resonance imaging, blood test, and X-rays. After discharge, Gina returned to her family.

31.We paid for the treatment of a cat named Dolores, who was taken away during our vet mission in Vvedenka in the Kharkiv region. We paid UAH 12,228 (≈$297.5) for her clinic stay, IV drips, spaying, and amputation of the dead part of her tail — this money was taken from the Paw of Care 6.0 campaign by MasterZoo.

After discharge, Dolores was handed over to Druh shelter in Dnipro.

32.We paid for spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and microchipping of 38 animals from villages of the Mykolaiv region. This cost UAH 49,200 (≈$1,197). 

33.As part of the fundraiser for Treating Animals Cared for by Soldiers, we paid for the treatment of a dog named Tsyhan, amounting to UAH 5,550 (≈$135). He lived with soldiers in the Mykolaiv region and was hit by a car. The soldiers asked us for help, and volunteers from Mykolaiv took him to our partner clinic. There, Tsyhan was examined, X-rayed, and prescribed treatment. He was diagnosed with a bruised paw. After treatment, the dog returned to his soldiers.

34.We paid for the treatment of a cat named Liepioshka, amounting to UAH 7,448.70 (≈$181). The stray animal was brought to us during our veterinary mission in Olviopil. Liepioshka was hit by a car. We couldn’t do an X-ray on the spot, so we took him to a clinic in Kyiv. There, all the necessary examinations were carried out, and his condition was stabilized. But the next night, there was heavy shelling near the clinic. Due to stress and a weakened body, Liepioshka’s heart, unfortunately, couldn’t stand it.

35.We continue to pay for the treatment of animals at Kot Begemot shelter in Kherson, which was damaged by shelling in May. In August, we paid UAH 47,773 (≈$1,162).

36.As part of the fundraiser for the Protection against Parasites for 2,000 Dogs and Cats from the Frontline Regions, we purchased and distributed flea, tick, and worm treatments to Dimpets shelter in Sumy. In total, we spent UAH 18,644 (≈$453) and helped 224 animals.

37.As part of the fundraiser for Treating Animals Cared for by Soldiers, we paid for the treatment of a bird with a broken wing, found by soldiers in the Donetsk region. The cause of the injury is unknown. Volunteers helped transport him to a clinic, where all examinations and an X-ray were performed. Unfortunately, the wing was severely damaged and had healed incorrectly, so the bird will no longer be able to fly. The treatment cost UAH 5,282.50 (≈$128.5).

We brought the bird to a rehabilitation center in the Poltava region, where he will receive care for the rest of his life.

38.As part of the fundraiser for Treating Animals Cared for by Soldiers, we paid for the treatment of three kittens, whom a soldier evacuated and brought to a clinic himself. They were examined, treated for ringworm, and one of them had a tumor removed. This cost UAH 44,917.80 (≈$1,091). All three are now living with families.

39.We continue to help the soldier’s cats named Juna and Gucci. Both have stomach problems, and Juna also has tooth inflammation and a cyst. The cyst was removed and sent for histology. This month, UAH 26,268.10 (≈$638) was spent on treating the animals. The money was taken from the fundraiser for Treating Animals Cared for by Soldiers. 

40.We paid for the treatment of 11 kittens, as well as a male and a female cat previously evacuated from the Donetsk region: initial examination, clinic stay, vaccination, parasite treatment, injections, serum and filler, tests, and spaying/neutering. This cost UAH 28,691.24 (≈$697). All animals have already been taken to Goodwillcat shelter.

41.We paid for the treatment of the soldiers’ dogs named Sunny and Teia, amounting to UAH 5,168.50 (≈$125.6). The money was taken from the fundraiser for Treating Animals Cared for by Soldiers. The dogs were evacuated from the Donetsk region. We paid for their examinations, vaccinations, microchipping, and lab tests for both of them.

42.As part of the fundraiser for the Treatment of Wounded and Sick Animals from the Frontline Regions, we paid for the treatment of 9 animals from Kupiansk, who contracted enteritis during the evacuation. A volunteer asked us for help, and now all of them are in a clinic in Kharkiv, where they are receiving the necessary treatment. The total cost was UAH 74,875 (≈$1,819).

43.We paid for the treatment of a dog who was evacuated from the Kharkiv region. He was walking down the street with a missing paw with exposed bones. Volunteers took him to our partner clinic in Kharkiv. We paid for the amputation and treatment, and now the animal is under the supervision of volunteers.

We also paid for vaccinations and medications for 40 other evacuated animals from the Kharkiv region.

We spent a total of UAH 38,878 (≈$944.8). The money was taken from the fundraiser for the Treatment of Wounded and Sick Animals from the Frontline Regions.

44.We paid for the treatment of the soldiers’ animals — a cat and three kittens, evacuated from the Kharkiv region. The total cost was UAH 21,100 (≈$512.7). 

1.We distributed 80 kilograms of dry food, 12 kilograms of wet food, and 19 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Kharkiv region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser. 

2.We distributed 60 kilograms of dry food, 8 kilograms of wet food, and 17 treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Zaporizhzhia region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser. 

3.We distributed 20 kilograms of dry food, 4 kilograms of wet food, and 6 treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser. 

4.We paid for the purchase of 301 kilograms of wet food for kittens and its delivery to our warehouse to help shelters.

5.We distributed 50 kilograms of dry food, 18 kilograms of wet food, and 11 treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Donetsk region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser. 

6.We distributed 700 kilograms of dry food to Kitskin Dim Mokri Nosy shelter in Poltava.

7.As part of this fundraiser, half of the funds raised were spent on the purchase and delivery of 3,820 bales of hay to Rifugio shelter in the Kyiv region. 

8.As part of this fundraiser, half of the funds raised were spent on the purchase of 1,920 bales of hay, 1,000 kilograms of barley, 500 kilograms of corn, and 500 kilograms of wheat for Animal House Rescue shelter in the Poltava region. 

9.The money from this fundraiser was used to purchase and distribute 30 kilograms of dry food, 14 kilograms of wet food, and 18 treatments for soldiers’ animals from the Kherson region.

10.We paid for the purchase of 2,976 kilograms of dry food and its delivery to our warehouse to help shelters. 

1.We transferred the first part of the aid in the amount of UAH 1,400,000 (≈$34,022) to Homeless World rehabilitation center in Bila Tserkva. There, they are creating a special space for bedridden and terminally ill cats and dogs. This will help to accept more animals with severe or chronic conditions, free up space for healthy animals, and allow for separate areas for cats and dogs.

2.We transferred the first part of funds for the development of Free Wings rehabilitation center in the village of Pidriasne in the Lviv region.

3.We transferred the money from this fundraiser to purchase a mobile veterinary trailer for Liha Zakhystu Tvaryn Shans Shelter. This trailer will serve as a fully-fledged veterinary office and quarantine zone. Here, sick and newly arrived animals will be examined, vaccinated, treated, and operated on. After that, cats and dogs will live in the quarantine zone, rather than in the general premises and enclosures. This will help them recover faster.

1.They distributed 1,900 kilograms of pet food and 445 parasite treatments in the frontline areas: the Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy regions.

2.50 volunteers helped with cleaning at Gostomel shelter, Patron Pet Center, and Kyivski Kotyky:

• at Gostomel Shelter, they tidied up the common areas, washed the windows and walls, and cleared the outdoor area of debris and weeds. The cat rooms and climbing frames were thoroughly washed and freshened up;
• at Patron Pet Center, more than 30 dogs were walked, the cat and dog enclosures on two floors were wet cleaned, and the area being prepared for opening as a lecture hall was cleaned up;
• at Kyivski Kotyky, a thorough cleaning was done: cat furniture and beds were cleaned, pillows were washed, and walls and display cases were washed. Over 100 bowls were washed. More than 50 cats received attention, communication, and even “beauty treatments.”

1.Together with Ukrposhta, we created a special series of postal boxes depicting animals affected by the war — dying, suffering injuries and wounds, losing their homes and their people. These boxes feature a call to protect animals and a QR code that leads to a landing page on our website. There you can find the story of each animal, information about the fund, and a link to the fundraiser so that everyone can join in and help.

2.The jewelry brand Grains de Verre organized a private event, directing proceeds from admission fees, donations, and part of jewelry sales to help animals. Our common goal was to raise UAH 100,000 (≈$2,430), which will go towards the treatment and support of wounded and seriously ill animals evacuated from frontline areas. 

3.YOUSCAN provided us access to its platform for monitoring and analyzing social and online media. The partnership is expected to last 3–6 months and will help us better track mentions of animals and respond to problematic situations.

4.We agreed with the German brand VEGDOG to distribute 21,600 kilograms of vegan dog food. Half of this food will go to our verified organizations and shelters, and the other half will go to four organizations at the request of our partner: Gostomel shelter, Animal Rescue Kharkiv, Stasia Tykha’s organization, and Four Paws Kherson. VEGDOG held a charity fundraiser in Germany specifically for animals in Ukraine affected by the war and produced this food with the funds raised.

5.The Dutch foundation Snoutfund, which supports organizations working in the field of animal welfare, environmental protection, and nature conservation, donated UAH 120,200 (≈$2,925). The money will be used to fund the work of the UAnimals legal department.

Find out what the UAnimals team of lawyers did for animals in August

1.The UAnimals lawyers received 64 requests for legal assistance, 55 of which were processed, and 8 were taken on for further handling. Most often, the requests concerned inadequate keeping conditions or cruelty to animals in Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, and Kharkiv.

2.Our lawyers also filed 6 reports from the organization about crimes against animals. Read more about some of them below: 

• On August 20, our lawyer filed a report with the police regarding cruelty to an animal in the village of Hlynne in the Rivne region: a man filmed himself killing a dog with a pitchfork. The materials also indicate that the attacker’s relatives threatened a witness to the incident.

Such actions show signs of a crime under Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — animal cruelty, and threats to a witness may additionally be classified under Article 129 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — threat of murder.

We ask the police to register the report, initiate a pre-trial investigation, identify the offender, and respond within the time frame specified by law.

• On August 6, our lawyer filed a report with the police regarding cruelty to a dog which was recorded on video and posted on Instagram on August 5. The video shows a man beating the animal and behaving aggressively, and in the comments, witnesses claim that the abuse is ongoing, but the police are not responding.

According to Vlada Rudenko, head of the charity organization Animal help Cherkasy, the owner of the animals is Andrii Herasymenko, who constantly places the dogs in the care of Serhii Honda, a resident of Cherkasy, who behaves cruelly, threatens people, and even claims to use weapons.

In our report, we requested an investigation and the issuance of an administrative report under Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences — cruelty to animals.

The police drafted the relevant report and sent the materials to court.

• On August 18, our lawyer filed a report with the police about an administrative offense: in the center of Kryvyi Rih, five teenagers were shooting birds and stray animals with an air gun. The video of this incident spread on social media. Such actions constitute cruelty to animals under the law, and parents are responsible for the proper upbringing and supervision of their children — criminal liability for cruelty to animals begins at the age of 14.

We ask the police to register the report, investigate the circumstances, identify the individuals and their ages, record any injuries to the animals, and bring those responsible to justice.

3.Our lawyers are monitoring the cases with open proceedings:

• On August 7, we received a response from the Kharkiv Regional Police regarding the incident with the parrot at Ottantotto 88 restaurant. Law enforcement officials stated that they found no signs of cruelty under Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences: no physical injuries or suffering of the bird were established, the video is not sufficient evidence, and the use of a spray bottle in hot weather is considered acceptable care. The police also reported that the bird was undergoing rehabilitation, received proper care, and now has new people.

• On August 7, our lawyer received a response from the Odesa Regional Police regarding our report on animal cruelty. As a reminder, in the city of Podilsk, a teenager filmed and distributed a video on Telegram in which he abused animals and even killed them. We contacted the police and child welfare services with a request to verify the person’s age and, if he reached the age of 14, to bring him to criminal responsibility. The police reported that on January 27, 2024, criminal proceedings were opened under Part 4 of Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, and a pre-trial investigation is ongoing. We will continue to monitor the progress of this case.
• On August 7, we received a response from the Poltava Regional Police regarding the conditions of keeping animals in a circus that toured Poltava (Almaznyi market, from July 18 to August 3, 2025) and previously stayed in the Kirovohrad region during abnormal heat. The police reported that no signs of a criminal offense were found, and the investigation was terminated in accordance with the law. We will continue to monitor the situation and insist on the proper treatment of animals.
• On August 14, we received a response from the State Environmental Inspectorate to our complaint regarding the inadequate conditions of keeping a raccoon at Maki-Paki petting zoo in Odesa.

The inspectorate reported that the raccoon, named Lucifer, who is 9 years old, lives in an enclosure measuring 8.1 square meters with a height of 2.5 meters, has constant access to water and a varied diet, and is under the supervision of a veterinarian.

No external injuries were found on the animal, his condition was assessed as satisfactory, and blood samples were taken for testing.

As a reminder: on July 22, our lawyer filed a report with the police regarding Makki-Pakki petting zoo in Odesa. Eyewitness videos show a raccoon exhibiting severe stress after another raccoon, with whom he had previously lived, was taken away. The enclosure lacks elements of a natural environment and conditions for activity.

We are currently awaiting a response from the police regarding the legality of keeping animals at this facility.

• We are following developments in the Zviropolis case. The Court of Appeal has opened proceedings, but again in written format.

The Zhytomyr Court refused to recognize the zoo’s activities as illegal, after which UAnimals filed an appeal. Now they are trying to make the case as closed as possible — without the opportunity for us to present all the details of the evidence and without your presence in the courtroom.

This case has too many participants, too much evidence, and too many complex circumstances to be limited to a paper hearing. So we are interested in why it is not being held openly, in the presence of all parties and the public? 

Our lawyers have already filed a motion for an open court hearing with the Seventh Administrative Court of Appeal. We are awaiting a response.

4.We continue our regulatory activities. In particular:

• We prepared a new proposal to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, and the Cabinet of Ministers to update the outdated rules for feeding service dogs and ensure that they receive a high-quality and nutritious diet. We developed an action plan and compiled a list of responsible officials in the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to promote and advocate changes to the diet of service dogs.
• We identified the target audience and ideas for training the police on animal protection from cruelty. Our focus is on those who are the first to encounter such cases: district police officers, patrol officers, investigators, and duty officers. The idea behind the training is to show the legal framework, review real cases and common mistakes, and teach how to properly record evidence and communicate with witnesses. The main goal is to make investigations more effective and ensure that every complaint has consequences. We have already prepared letters to the Prosecutor General’s Office and the Ministry of Internal Affairs requesting support for such training for the National Police, and we also sent a separate proposal to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for joint implementation of this project.
• We analyzed the legal situation regarding access to stores, restaurants, and gas stations with pets. We prepared a conclusion and options for possible changes to the legislation to remove the complete ban and allow establishments to decide for themselves whether to admit visitors with animals.
• We reviewed comments from our European colleagues at Eurogroup for Animals on our conclusion regarding loopholes in Ukrainian legislation on wild animals. We prepared this document specifically to work with our partners to prepare proposals to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine and to initiate changes. Our ultimate goal is to improve Ukraine’s environmental legislation and ensure better living conditions for wild animals.

Friends, thank you all for your support. It is thanks to your help that we can save animals and do more every day.