UAnimals Helped Approximately in December
23,000 Animals
Financial reports for December
In December, UAnimals helped 23,000 animals. We evacuated them from frontline towns and villages, treated them, spayed and neutered them, treated them for parasites, and also helped shelters become more comfortable for their residents. We also worked in the legal field — filing reports with the police, monitoring investigations, and seeking punishment for those who abuse animals.
We are endlessly grateful to everyone who stands with us. To those who donate, volunteer, share our posts, tag us on social media, and simply send words of gratitude. Thanks to you, kindness becomes systematic, and help becomes daily.
Together, we are a force that saves lives. And here is what we managed to do through our joint efforts 👇
🐱 We evacuated 97 animals from frontline areas, 26 of whom were transported by volunteers at our request. Most of them were dogs and puppies, cats and kittens.
This time, the UAnimals evacuation team’s route went through:
In December, we also transported 59 animals from clinics to shelters and new families. Before that, we had evacuated them from combat zones. Thanks to care, treatment, and rehabilitation, they recovered and are now settling into safer and more comfortable conditions.
This month brought sad news. On December 12, an enemy drone struck a UAnimals evacuation vehicle in the Donetsk region. Inside the car were two of our rescuers — Hennadii and Vlad — and two dogs. Fortunately, everyone survived: the team managed to get out of the vehicle and carry the animals to safety. One dog, Teddy, sustained serious injuries.
The evacuation mission had to be interrupted. With the help of soldiers, the team and the animals were evacuated to Kramatorsk, where the dog’s condition was stabilized. The same day, Teddy and our rescuer, Vlad, were transported to a hospital in Dnipro. The dog is currently undergoing long-term treatment, and his condition is gradually improving.
The second dog was handed over to another evacuation team, which completed the rescue. Despite all safety measures, this was already the second targeted attack on our evacuation vehicle. We continue our work for the sake of animals’ lives.
🐾 In December, we paid for treatment and provided medications for 1,373 animals. This included inpatient care, surgeries and post-operative treatment, vaccinations, parasite treatments, examinations, tests, and diagnostics. The total cost was 2,310,482.67 UAH (~$53,563,41).
1. We paid for various veterinary services for 174 animals. These included animals we evacuated ourselves, animals evacuated by volunteers at our request, as well as animals that volunteers and soldiers asked us to evacuate.
We covered:
Assistance was provided to animals from the Zaporizhzhia region — Ternuvate, Huliaipole, Nove Pole; the Donetsk region — Kramatorsk, Sydorove, Druzhkivka, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Novoekonomichne; the Dnipropetrovsk region — Levadne, Prosiana, Pokrovske, Vasylivka, Chaplyne, Katerynivka, Chornenkove; the Kherson region — Chornobaivka, Kherson; the Kharkiv region — Kupiansk, Hrushivka; the Mykolaiv region.
Funds came from donation campaigns for wounded and critically ill animals affected by the war 8.0, evacuation and aid for injured and sick animals 9.0, treatment of animals cared for by soldiers 6.0, as well as contributions from our donors and partners. Some expenses were also covered through donations to the Animal Rescue Club.
2. During the veterinary mission in Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv region, we treated 12 animals, vaccinated 93 animals against rabies, and provided 37 veterinary consultations to guardians of cats and dogs.
3. During the veterinary mission in Derhachi, Kharkiv region, we treated 10 animals, vaccinated 126 animals against rabies, and provided 50 veterinary consultations.
4. We purchased and delivered комплексные vaccines for cats and dogs, as well as rabies vaccines, to the Gandhi shelter. The cost was 21,976.8 UAH (~$509,46).
5. We purchased and delivered parasite treatments for 160 cats to the House of the Cat shelter. The assistance cost 16,800 UAH (~$389,47).
6. We purchased and delivered 200 multivalent dog vaccines to the Dimpets shelter, spending 42,469.2 UAH (~$984,55).
🩹 We continue to systematically reduce the number of stray animals. In December, we spayed and neutered 804 cats and dogs, spending 145,203.94 UAH (~$3,366,21). Spaying and neutering prevent uncontrolled breeding, which means significantly fewer animals will have to live on the streets, facing hunger, cold, and disease.
1. We spayed and neutered four cats belonging to soldiers.
2. During the veterinary mission in Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv region, 278 animals were spayed or neutered.
3. We spayed and neutered five animals, whose treatment in a clinic we also paid for. These animals had previously been evacuated from frontline areas.
4. During the veterinary mission in Derhachi, Kharkiv region, 403 animals were spayed or neutered.
5. We paid for spaying/neutering, vaccination, and microchipping for 114 animals in the Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.
🥣 In December, we delivered 15,740 kilograms of food to various shelters and to soldiers caring for animals in combat zones. In total, we provided food for 9,997 animals, spending 894,402.32 UAH (~$20,734.72).
1. We delivered 610 kilograms of food and 175 parasite treatments to animals cared for by soldiers in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Sumy regions. The funds came from a fundraiser for food and treatments for animals cared for by soldiers.
2. We also supported shelters and rehabilitation centers across Ukraine:
3. We purchased and delivered 500 bales of hay and 300 bales of straw to the New World Kryvyi Rih shelter, spending 99,200 UAH (~$2,299,73).
4. We also purchased and delivered 9,681 kilograms of food to our warehouse for cats and dogs. This food will be used to support evacuated animals and animals from frontline areas.
5. At the request of our partner Vegdog, we delivered food to four shelters: House of Tails, Animal Rescue Kharkiv, Kherson Society for Animal Protection 4 Paws, and Hostomel Animal Shelter. In total, 10,800 kilograms of food were delivered.
6. We paid for the purchase and delivery of therapeutic food for a puppy from the Donetsk region who was found by a soldier. The puppy is being cared for at the Zoo Family shelter. The cost was 3,209.8 UAH (~$74,39).
7. We sent 598 kilograms of food for animals under the care of the Hospitails public union.
⚒️ We supported shelter reconstruction and development projects, thanks to which 10,369 animals received more comfortable living conditions. In total, 2,450,808.4 UAH (~$56,816.54) were spent on this assistance.
1. With the support of our partner Collar, we provided financial assistance for repairing and insulating premises for sick animals at the Favorite Animals shelter. The amount of support was 100,869 UAH (~$2,338.42).
2. As part of the fundraising campaign for a veterinary trailer for the Give a Paw shelter, we transferred 350,000 UAH (~$8,113.97) to purchase and deliver the trailer.
3. With the support of Global Giving, we provided financial assistance to the Sumy Society for Animal Protection to purchase and deliver a veterinary trailer. The amount of support was 180,000 UAH (~$4,172.90).
4. Thanks to the support of the Angelina Usanova Foundation, we provided financial assistance to repair enclosures and improve the walking area at the Babentsy Shelter.
The amount of support was 116,377 UAH (~$2,697.94).
5. We paid for the production and delivery of quarantine boxes for four shelters: Gandhi, Favorite Animals, Dream in Palms, and Myrnohrad Animals. We also purchased oxygen concentrators for the Favorite Animals and Dream in Palms shelters. The total cost was 316,060 UAH (~$7,327.15).
6. We paid for the production and delivery of 15 doghouses and 8 enclosures for animals cared for by the World of Friends public organization, which was evacuated from Kramatorsk. The cost was 340,845 UAH (~$7,901.73).
7. As part of the project Big Winter Fundraiser: fuel for heating and cooking in shelters and rehabilitation centers, we paid for the purchase and delivery of firewood, briquettes, and pellets for eight more shelters: Animal Help Cherkasy, Zoo Help, Animal Rescue Home, Mini Shelter Dobre Sertse, Konotop Animal Welfare Organization Friends of Animals, Zoo Family, Myrnohrad Animals, and Druh. The amount of support was 752,957 UAH (~$17,455.64).
🫂 The community of volunteers continues to help animals. In December, more than 480 amazing people joined various activities. They distributed food and parasite treatments in frontline areas, cleaned shelters, hung bird feeders, and helped with the adoption of stray animals.
1. Volunteers distributed 2,545 kilograms of food and 806 parasite treatments in the following locations: Kharkiv region — Utkivka, Leliuky, Liubotyn, Vilshany, Korotych, Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv, Mala Danylivka; Donetsk region — Druzhkivka, Oleksandrivka, Novooleksandrivka, Novyi Kavkaz, Yelyzavetivka; Sumy region — Hlukhiv, Esman, Nekrasove, Zarutske, Poloshky; Zaporizhzhia region — Novomykolaivka, Ternuvate, Pokrovka, Zelene, Boikove, Liubytske, Barvinivka, Samiilivka.
2. Volunteers cleaned the V Dobri Ruky shelter in the Kyiv region. After heavy rains, mud formed in the dog walking area, so 15 volunteers joined forces to clear the space and make it comfortable for the animals.
3. 454 volunteers took part in the Winter Advent Calendar project. They hung bird feeders, fed stray animals, shared reminders to check cars during cold weather, and helped find homes for animals by telling the stories of those looking for families.
🤝 This month, we partnered with the businesses Bevza, Suziria, Josera, and Budynok Igrashok. We were also supported by the LAV Charity Foundation, the animal welfare organization Deutscher Tierschutzbund, and the Danish partner Dyrenes Beskyttelse.
1. The German animal welfare organization Deutscher Tierschutzbund e.V. provided a monthly donation of €15,000. The funds will be directed to key areas of animal assistance: treatment, spaying and neutering, and the purchase of vaccines and antiparasitic treatments.
2. The women’s clothing brand BEVZA provided 30 sets of Christmas decorations for a charity giveaway on our pages. Thanks to this collaboration, we raised 136,198.56 UAH (~$3,157.45). The funds will be used to build enclosures at the Free Wings rehabilitation center, where birds that cannot return to the wild due to injuries will be able to fly.
3. The LAV Charity Foundation donated 489,500 UAH (~$11,347.97) for the development of the Free Wings rehabilitation center.
4. The company Suziria, which develops various pet business sectors in Ukraine and abroad, donated 204,400 UAH (~$4,738.56).
5. The pet food brand Josera provided 5,528 kilograms of nutritious food for animals.
6. The Danish partner Dyrenes Beskyttelse covered the cost of a veterinary mission in Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv region, donating 329,704.20 (~$7,643.46).
7. Together with Budynok Igrashok and CLUB 4 PAWS, we launched the campaign Don’t give animals as gifts — give to animals! Every pet toy purchased at Budynok Igrashok in December was converted into 1 kilogram of food from CLUB 4 PAWS. All the food will be donated to shelters.
We continue to fight for humane treatment of animals by filing reports with the police and advising people on how to respond to animal cruelty; addressing government authorities with demands to comply with animal welfare legislation; and working to ensure that Ukrainian laws and legal standards help make animals’ lives safer and better.
1. We received 62 requests for legal assistance. Most concerned improper animal keeping, cruelty, poisoning, and killing of animals, as well as inadequate veterinary services. People also contacted us regarding animal exploitation, evacuation, temporary care, and for general legal consultations.
2. We filed 13 organizational reports regarding crimes against animals.
3. We continue our advocacy and legislative work. In particular, we:
Friends, thank you to everyone for your support! It is thanks to you that we can save animals every day and do everything possible to make the world kinder to every living being.
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