July 2025

Animals were evacuated from:
– the Donetsk region: Kostiantynivka, Lyman, Bilytske, Rubtsi, Kramatorsk, Dobropillia, Vodianske, Rodynske, Zelene, Myrna Dolyna, Andriivka, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Druzhkivka, Sloviansk, Kurtivka, Bilozerske, Torske;
– the Dnipropetrovsk region: Havrylivka, Prosiana, Slovianka, Oleksandrivka, Shakhtarske, Mykolaivka, Mezhova.

In July, we also transported 29 animals from clinics to shelters and new families. Before that, we rescued them from combat zones. Thanks to treatment, preventive care, and attention, they have somewhat recovered and are settling into more comfortable conditions.

We thank our volunteers who respond to our requests and transport animals: Anastasiia Klimniuk, Serhii, Olena Mykhailenko, Save Animals Ukraine, Volodymyr Golubiev, Mykhailo Puryshev, Serhii, Arkadii, Mykhailo.

1. We paid for the treatment of a dog named Ryzhyi, amounting to UAH 23,524.20 (≈$571). Volunteer Olena Barbaianova asked for help for Ryzhyi. The dog had an eye injury, and soldiers asked to take the animal to the doctors, as they could not go themselves. Olena took Ryzhyi to a veterinary clinic in Dnipro. There, he was examined by an ophthalmologist, and then the dog underwent keratoplasty (corneal transplantation). During the surgery, it turned out that the eye was severely damaged, so Ryzhyi had to remain in the clinic for some time to ensure that the transplanted cornea healed properly.

2. We paid the final bill for the treatment of Dina, a dog from Pokrovsk, which included the postoperative care and suture treatment, amounting to UAH 2,360 (≈$57). Dina is 13 years old. She had lived her whole life with a family, but her people decided to give her up and planned to release her into a field. Soldiers from Pokrovsk could not leave the dog to her fate, so they took her to their position and fed her with porridge and canned food. As soon as the opportunity arose, Dina was taken to Zaporizhzhia. At first, she was in temporary care, but when her caregivers noticed bloody discharge, she was urgently taken to a veterinary clinic. There she was diagnosed with pyometra, a dangerous disease that required immediate surgery.

3. We paid for the treatment of a dog named Agata, which cost a total of UAH 39,907.09 (≈$969). She was rescued by volunteers of Tobias public organization in Kherson, where she was injured. The animal was urgently transferred to a veterinary clinic in Odesa for treatment. There, Agata underwent all the necessary examinations — blood tests, a parvovirus test, and an ultrasound. We also paid for the anesthesia, painkillers, hemostatic drugs, antibiotics, IVs, wound treatment, and the clinic stay. The costs of intensive care and resuscitation measures were covered separately. Albumin was also purchased. Unfortunately, despite all the efforts of the veterinarians, Agata could not be saved — she died in the clinic.

4. With the remaining money from the Fundraiser for Quarantine Boxes and Oxygen Concentrators for Sick Animals in Shelters , we purchased medicines for three shelters:
– Animal House Rescue (Poltava region);
– Mini Shelter – Dobre Serce (Kirovohrad region);
– Give a Paw (Kirovohrad region).
In total, UAH 15,643.52 (≈$380) was spent.

5. As part of the Fundraiser for a Quarantine Module for the Save a Life Shelter in Khmelnytskyi, the remaining funds were used to purchase and deliver medicines to this shelter. The total cost was UAH 9,583 (≈$232).

6. As part of the Fundraiser for the Treatment of Wounded and Sick Animals from the Frontline Regions 5.0, we paid for the treatment of two cats, Smokie and Alba, who were evacuated from Bilytske (Donetsk region). A total of UAH 45,240.75 (≈$969) was spent.

Smokie was in serious condition: he had FIV, viral rhinitis, and ringworm. Tests showed low platelet counts. We paid for his stay in a viral unit, lab and other tests, cytology, catheterization, injections, and neutering.

Alba’s situation was different: she had dental problems and stomatitis, as well as a flea infestation. We covered the costs of the clinic stay, lab tests, parasite treatment, oral cavity sanitation with removal of bad teeth, wound treatment, and vaccination.

After discharge, both cats were handed over to Pegasus shelter (Dnipropetrovsk region).

7. We delivered 50 doses of a combination vaccine for cats to Dimpets shelter (Sumy). The shelter takes in evacuated animals from soldiers. The vaccines cost UAH 10,312.80 (≈$250).

8. We paid for the purchase and delivery of 48 doses of a combination vaccine for cats to Promin Dobra shelter (Mykolaiv). The shelter takes in evacuated animals from Kharkiv and Kherson. The amount of assistance was UAH 9,900.29 (≈$240).

9. We paid for the full course of treatment of a dog named Bilyi, amounting to UAH 17,720 (≈$430). The money was spent on the clinic stay, injections, vaccination, an X-ray, osteosynthesis surgery, daily bandage changes, and removal of stitches.

Bilyi is a dog from the village of Malokaterynivka (Zaporizhzhia region), who miraculously survived an enemy drone attack. Covered in blood, with a shattered paw, he barely crawled to the gate of one of the houses. But someone saw him and did not pass by.

At the clinic, doctors put the bone fragments back together piece by piece, fixed them in place, and cleaned the wound. Thanks to daily procedures, Bilyi gradually began to stand on his paw and learned to walk again.

10. We paid for the treatment of a cat named Kapitan, amounting to UAH 7,540 (≈$183). He was found right on the road by rescuers from the State Emergency Service in Orikhiv (Zaporizhzhia region): the animal had severe injuries to two paws, with bones exposed. The State Emergency Service took him to our partner clinic, where the animal underwent all the necessary examinations and surgery. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of the vets, Kapitan could not be saved.

11. As part of the Fundraiser for Treating Animals Cared for by Soldiers 4.0, we paid part of the bill for the examination of a dog named Krym, amounting to UAH 4,461 (≈$108). Earlier we paid for the surgery on his joints.

12. As part of the Fundraiser for Spaying & Neutering Animals in the Frontline Areas, we paid for spaying/neutering, vaccination, and microchipping of 12 animals we evacuated in the Kharkiv region, 50 cats from Kherson, as well as 45 animals (25 cats and 20 dogs) in Koblevo, Rybakivka, and Novofedorivka in the Mykolaiv region. In total, this cost UAH 113,500 (≈$2,756).

13. We paid for the treatment and spaying of a cat cared for by a soldier in the Dnipropetrovsk region, amounting to UAH 24,306.75 (≈$590). The soldier rescued the cat and three kittens. Earlier, we had treated, vaccinated, and provided antiparasitic care for her kittens, and found them homes.

14. We paid for the treatment of a cat named Lastochka, who was injured in May during a shelling at Kot Begemot shelter in Kherson. We spent UAH 54,268 (≈$1,318) on her rescue.

15. We spent UAH 38,280 (≈$929) on the treatment, lab tests, and clinic stay of a cat and three kittens rescued by soldiers from the Kharkiv region.

16. We paid for the treatment of a dog named Jack, amounting to UAH 19,991.60 (≈$485). He was rescued by a soldier in the Sumy region: the dog had been abandoned, he was exhausted and sick. Later, the officer took him in, but after the soldier’s death, Jack was left alone. The dog was diagnosed with lymphoma of the spleen, as well as kidney, liver, and dental diseases. Jack is being treated at our partner clinic, where he has already undergone lab tests, examinations, and dental surgery.

17. We paid part of the bill for the treatment of a dog named Vityok, amounting to UAH 6,725 (≈$163). He lived at the base with soldiers, but when he was frightened by the loud sound of an airplane, he fell and broke his paw. Volunteers took him to our partner clinic, where Vityok was examined, X-rayed, and underwent surgery to have pins inserted.

18. We paid the final bill for the treatment of a dog named Bush, amounting to UAH 4,886 (≈$118). He was found with a broken paw in the Zaporizhzhia sector, and the soldiers asked for help. We paid for his treatment and surgery, and now Bush has recovered and been taken in by a family.

19. We paid the remaining bill for the treatment of a dog named Dick, amounting to UAH 35,272 (≈$856). At first, the soldiers began to treat him and pay for the expenses themselves, but then they turned to us for help. Dick was diagnosed with radiculoneuropathy, a nerve disease that causes severe pain and mobility problems. He needed examination and long-term therapy. After treatment, the soldiers took him back.

20. We paid for the treatment of the soldier’s cats — a female cat named Juna and a male cat named Gucci — amounting to UAH 18,410 (≈$447). Both animals had dental and stomach problems, and Juna also had a tumor. We covered the costs of examination, lab tests, and treatment.

21. We paid UAH 885 (≈$21.5) for the examination, clinic stay, food, injections, and bandage changes for a kitten named Basia, who was evacuated by a soldier from Orikhiv (Zaporizhzhia region). The kitten was injured, so we enlisted the help of volunteers who transported her to a veterinary clinic in Zaporizhzhia. After an examination, the vets discovered a torn Achilles tendon.

22. We paid for the examination, removal of stitches, clinic stay, and pet food for a dog named Dina, who was evacuated by a soldier from Pokrovsk to Zaporizhzhia. Dina was diagnosed with pyometra and underwent surgery. The cat recovered successfully and was discharged from the clinic. This cost UAH 560 (≈$13.6).

23. We paid for the full course of treatment for a cat named Chernushka: clinic stay, X-rays, injections, bandage changes, paw amputation, removal of stitches, vaccination, and spaying. This cost UAH 12,915 (≈$313).

During the shelling of Preobrazhenka (Zaporizhzhia region), Chernushka, the cat, who had just given birth, was rescued from under the rubble. She was taken to Dobrodiy clinic in very serious condition — with a traumatic paw amputation, severe blood loss, concussion, and pain shock.

24. We paid UAH 52,665 (≈$1,279) for the care of 15 adult cats and 16 kittens evacuated from Bilytske in the Donetsk region. At the clinic, they were examined, treated for parasites, had their eyes and ears cleaned, and underwent other necessary procedures.

25. Thanks to donations from the Paw of Care 6.0 campaign, we paid for the services of vets for our veterinary mission in Olviopil in the Mykolaiv region, amounting to UAH 397,710 (≈$9,641).

26. We paid for the treatment of varying complexity for 78 animals who we had previously evacuated from the frontline areas. The female and male cats named Alf, Kashliuk, Tyhrenia, Roshen, Vasia, Thomas, and Lily received our help. We also helped the dogs named Elsa, Babochka, Smiley, Sally, Malysh, Drat, Liolik, Mukha, Pekin, Ryzhulia, Iva, Patron, Sara, Mukhtar, Arsenii, Knopa, Richie, Theo, Mukhar, Chernushka, and Kostia. In addition, we paid for the treatment of 32 cats, 16 dogs, and 2 parrots whose names are unknown to us.

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We paid for the following veterinary services:
1. Clinic stay, examination, and parasite treatment for 5 kittens, and examination, vaccination, and neutering for 4 cats. This cost UAH 21,490 (≈$521). We evacuated all these animals from the Donetsk region together with volunteers. 3 female cats and 1 male cat were discharged from the veterinary clinic and handed over to Zoohelp shelter in the Kirovohrad region. The other 5 animals remained in the clinic with a suspected infectious disease.

2. The second stage of treatment of a dog named Elsa, amounting to UAH 14,070.21 (≈$341). We had previously evacuated her from Pokrovsk to Pitbull 911 shelter in Dnipro. Her people left the town at the time and could not take the animal with them. At the shelter, Elsa was diagnosed with malignant tumors. First, the neoplasms were removed, and then she was prescribed a course of chemotherapy. We paid for both stages of treatment. At the same time, a family was found for Elsa.

3. The fourth and final stage of treatment for a dog named Babochka — clinic stay, lab tests, antibiotics, blood-forming drugs, and suture treatment — amounting to UAH 24,940 (≈$604). Babochka had previously been evacuated from Dobropillia by the Save Animals team at our request. The dog had bleeding that would not stop for a long time. Volunteers brought her to a clinic in Dnipro, where she underwent an ultrasound, X-ray, complete blood count, heartworm test, and catheterization. In total, Babochka spent over a month at the clinic.

4. Examination, clinic stay, X-rays, IVs, lab tests, antibiotics, parasite treatment, and vaccination of two puppies named Smiley and Sally, who had previously been evacuated from Bilytske in the Donetsk region. The treatment cost UAH 51,963.50 (≈$1,259).

Someone had thrown the animals in the trash, and local volunteers asked us to take care of them. We took the dogs to a veterinary clinic. After the dogs underwent treatment and their condition improved, they were discharged and handed over to Give a Paw shelter in the Kirovohrad region.

5. Clinic stay, a complete blood count, babesiosis test, abdominal and genitourinary ultrasound, oral cavity sanitation, vaccination, neutering, and suture treatment for Malysh, a puppy evacuated from Druzhkivka. Malysh had incontinence, and blood clots were found in his urine. The vets prescribed treatment for cystitis, which cost us UAH 13,106 (≈$317).

6. Clinic stay, catheterization, antiparasitic drugs, vaccination, neutering, and suture treatment for a dog named Drat, who we had previously evacuated from the Sumy region. After the clinic, Drat was handed over to Zachyn shelter in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. We spent UAH 9,497.20 (≈$230).

7. Clinic stay and feeding of two parrots, who had been previously evacuated from Kostiantynivka, amounting to UAH 2,777.70 (≈$67). After the clinic, the birds were handed over to their people in Chernivtsi.

8. Clinic stay, injections, anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic drugs, neutering, suture treatment, and vaccination for Alf, a cat previously evacuated from the Sumy region. After the clinic, Alf was handed over to Save the Lives shelter in Khmelnytskyi. We spent UAH 8,018.60 (≈$194).

9. Clinic stay, anti-inflammatory drugs, neutering, vaccination, and suture treatment for Kashliuk, a cat previously evacuated from the Sumy region. After the clinic, Kashliuk was handed over to Save the Lives shelter in Khmelnytskyi. We paid a total of UAH 9,582.80 (≈$232).

10. Clinic stay, anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic drugs, neutering, vaccination, and suture treatment for Tyhrenia, a cat previously evacuated from the Sumy region. We covered the treatment costs, amounting to UAH 9,891.90 (≈$239). After treatment, Tyhrenia was handed over to Save the Lives shelter in Khmelnytskyi.

11. Clinic stay, lab tests and examinations (biochemical blood test, heartworm tests, oncocytology, biopsy), spaying/neutering, suture treatment, injections, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic drugs, as well as vaccinations for 4 dogs named Liolik, Mukha, Pekin, and Ryzhulia, previously evacuated from the Sumy region. The total cost was UAH 51,772.10 (≈$1,255). After treatment, all four dogs went to Forsaken Angel shelter in Khmelnytskyi.

12. Clinic stay, blood tests, infection tests, medications, infusion therapy, and other procedures for a dog named Iva, amounting to UAH 5,562.20 (≈$134). We had previously evacuated Iva from Ivanopillia at the request of soldiers. She lived in a shelter, but suddenly her condition deteriorated sharply — the dog began to lose weight. We urgently transferred her to a clinic for diagnosis and treatment.

Tests showed giardiasis. The vets stabilized Iva’s condition: she received supportive therapy and gained weight.

13. Clinic stay, biochemical blood test, heartworm test, sedatives, anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic drugs, as well as neutering and suture treatment for Patron, a dog evacuated from the Sumy region. After discharge, Patron was handed over to Babinetsky shelter (Kyiv region). We spent UAH 21,445.37 (≈$519).

14. Clinic stay, treatments, oncocytological examination, biopsy, antiparasitic drugs, and vaccination for Roshen, a cat evacuated from Bilytske in the Donetsk region. After the treatment, which cost UAH 11,045.90 (≈$267), Roshen was handed over to Patron Pet Center in Kyiv.

15. Clinic stay, anti-inflammatory drugs, injections, antibiotics, and mastectomy with subsequent treatment of postoperative sutures for Sara, a dog evacuated from the Sumy region, amounting to UAH 25,651.09 (≈$621).

During the evacuation, tumors were found in Sara, so she was immediately transferred for treatment. The surgery was successful, and now the dog feels well. After discharge, Sara went to Homeless World center in Bila Tserkva.

16. Clinic stay, rabies test, ectoparasite treatment, vaccination, neutering, and sedatives for a dog named Arsenii, amounting to UAH 17,133.50 (≈$415). The animal had been previously evacuated from Kostiantynivka. At first, the dog was very nervous and aggressive, but when he was handed over to Bakhmut Protection Society (Dnipropetrovsk region), he quickly calmed down and is now feeling better.

17. Clinic stay, parasite treatment, catheterization, neutering, and suture care for a dog named Mukhtar, amounting to UAH 11,215 (≈$271). Mukhtar was evacuated from Lyman in the Donetsk region, and after being discharged, he went into the care of Bakhmut Protection Society.

18. Clinic stay, examinations, parasite treatments, vaccinations, viral disease tests, injections, spaying and neutering, treatment of infectious diseases, surgeries and postoperative care, as well as temporary housing for 43 animals evacuated from the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. We spent UAH 175,069 (≈$4,244). Among the rescued and treated animals were:
– 5 kittens from the Donetsk region (only two survived, and we handed them over to the Charitable Foundation Phoenix of Ukraine);
– a Malinois dog from Rubtsi, who was returned to his people;
– a cat from Kramatorsk, who went to the family of a soldier in Chernivtsi;
– 3 kittens from Dobropillia (only one survived);
– dogs named Knopa and Richie and a cat named Vasia from Vodianske, who found their people in the Vinnytsia region;
– a dog named Theo from Kramatorsk, who was handed over to relatives of a solder in the Lviv region;
– a cat from Bilytske with an injured paw, who was returned to his people in the Lviv region;
– cats and kittens from Vodianske and Bilytske, some of whom remained under treatment for infections;
– 5 dogs, a cat and a kitten who were provided with overnight stay at the clinic before being transferred to families;
– a dog named Kostia from Kostiantynivka (soon to be transferred to a shelter in the Kirovohrad region);
– a dog from Druzhkivka, who was returned to his people in the Cherkasy region;
– a Rottweiler from the village of Oleksandrivka (went back to his people in the Ternopil region);
– 2 Staffordshire Terriers from Shakhtarske, who went to the family of a soldier;
– a dog named Mukhtar from Kramatorsk, who was handed over to a family in the Lviv region;
– 6 puppies from Bilytske (four have already gone to families, two remain under treatment).

19. Clinic stay, surgery, and oxygen therapy for a dog named Chernushka, amounting to UAH 74,339.50 (≈$1,802). She was taken out by volunteers from near Pokrovsk, where she miraculously survived after shelling, being left alone for a long time without food and water. Chernushka had a huge tumor. Vets removed it, but later discovered metastases. Chernushka’s condition deteriorated sharply, and treatment did not help. The dog was euthanized so that she would not suffer.

20. Clinic stay, catheterization, echocardiogram, lab tests, parasite treatment, vaccination, and a passport for a cat named Thomas. The treatment cost UAH 14,875 (≈$360).

After the evacuation, Thomas was handed over to the Charitable Foundation Phoenix of Ukraine in the Kyiv region. However, he spends most of his time at the clinic. Vets made a serious diagnosis: leukemia, allergic dermatitis, eosinophilic granuloma, and gum and tooth problems.

21. Initial examination, clinic stay, and suture treatment for a cat named Lily, who was evacuated by our team during a veterinary mission in the Kharkiv region. We paid UAH 3,600 (≈$87). Lily is now under the care of Tetiana Kutsukon from the Charitable Foundation Phoenix of Ukraine (Kyiv region).

22. Examination, clinic stay, lab tests, infusions, antibiotic therapy, injections, special nutrition, and other procedures for two kittens evacuated from the Donetsk region. We paid UAH 7,629.25 (≈$185). The little ones were diagnosed with panleukopenia. The kittens are now under the care of the Charitable Foundation Phoenix of Ukraine (Kyiv region) and are receiving all the necessary treatment.

1. We distributed 202 kilograms of food for dogs and cats rescued and temporarily sheltered by medics from the Hospitallers Medical Battalion in Pavlohrad (Dnipropetrovsk region).

2. As part of this fundraiser, we purchased and distributed:
– dry food for cats and dogs;
– wet food for kittens;
– treatments for cats and dogs.
The food was received by animals living in the Donetsk (85 kilograms), Kharkiv (80 kilograms), Dnipropetrovsk (70 kilograms), and Mykolaiv (60 kilograms) regions.

3. We distributed 300 kilograms of food for cats cared for by volunteers of For the Sake of Life shelter in Kryvyi Rih.

4. We distributed 600 kilograms of food to Homeless World shelter (Kyiv region), where evacuated animals live.

5. We distributed 100 kilograms of food to Adopt Don’t Stop shelter (Kyiv region), where windows were damaged during one of the shellings.

6. As part of Supporting Animals Saved from Slaughter and Residing at New World Center, we paid 50% of the project cost for the purchase and delivery of food:
– hay — 300 bales;
– straw — 150 bales;
– barley — 2 tons;
– wheat — 2 tons;
– oats — 2 tons;
– corn — 2 tons;
– alfalfa pellets — 670 kilograms.
In total, UAH 77,525.25 (≈$1,879) was spent.

7. Dimpets shelter (Sumy region) received 400 kilograms of cat food. The shelter currently houses 200 cats, 3 dogs, 3 degus, 4 rabbits, and 3 rats.

8. New World Kryvyi Rih shelter (Mykolaiv region) received 500 kilograms of dog food and 200 kg of cat food.

9. We distributed 666 kilograms of food to Animal Help Cherkasy shelter. The shelter cares for 220 dogs and 70 cats and takes in evacuated animals.

10. We distributed 638 kilograms of food to Promin Myloserdia (Ray of Mercy) shelter. The shelter in Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region cares for over 300 animals.

11. We distributed 500 kilograms of food to The Right to a New Life shelter (Dnipropetrovsk region).

12. We distributed 120 kilograms of cat food to Cats on Mars shelter. The shelter takes in animals from soldiers.

13. We distributed 700 kilograms of food to Human Rights Initiative public organization, which delivers aid to settlements near the combat zone. They delivered this batch to the Donetsk region.

1. We funded the construction of an insulated house for puppies at Zoofamily shelter (Poltava region), amounting to UAH 1,027,940 (≈$24,919). The house is needed so that the little ones staying there have a warm and comfortable shelter. It will protect them from the cold, wind, rain, and heat.

2. As part of this fundraiser, we transferred UAH 265,660 (≈$6,440) for the construction of a 92 m² enclosure for cats at Otrymai Druha (Get a Friend) shelter (Odesa). It is needed so that cats can spend more time outdoors and move around more.

3. We purchased equipment for the evacuation of animals for a total of UAH 77,679.34 (≈$1,883) and transferred it to BASE UA organization, which carries out evacuation missions in the Donetsk region. Volunteers received cages, carriers, pet food, gloves, sedatives for animals, blankets, zip ties, pads, bowls, leashes, collars, muzzles, and a catch pole.

4. We paid for the manufacture and delivery of 4 large kennels for MiavGav shelter for a total of UAH 25,000 (≈$606) from the fundraiser for insulating the premises for evacuated animals.

1. They helped evacuate animals from the frontline areas: the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson regions.

2. They distributed 1,400 kilograms of pet food and 490 parasite treatments in the frontline areas: the Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Sumy regions, as well as the city of Kharkiv.

1. Josera manufacturer donated 4,950 kilograms of pet food.

2. Inweb marketing company analyzed advertising campaigns in the UAnimals media Google account and provided recommendations on how to more effectively attract readers through this service.

3. The Ukrainian eco-friendly household chemicals brand DeLaMark launched a charity campaign: UAH 15 (≈$0.36) from each shampoo item sold through the website will go to animal rescue.

4. The ZooRoom pet store chain released a charity series of treats in their stores in Dnipro. UAH 10 (≈$0.24) from each cookie sold will go to animal rescue.

5. YouControl analytical system has given us access to its database. This allows us to check contractors and work only with reliable partners.

6. Suziria Ukraine, a national supplier of goods for the pet business, donated UAH 200,000 (≈$4,848) to UAnimals to launch the Humane Education and Volunteering project. It is designed to help educators integrate the topics of humane treatment of animals into the learning process. In this way, we strive to teach children to consciously care for animals and understand what can harm them and what can save their lives.

7. LavGav, a manufacturer of pet waste bags, donated UAH 1,760 (≈$42). The funds were donated to UAnimals’ work.

8. Pet stores Bark&Tail and ZooRoom provided us with financial assistance of UAH 5,000 (≈$121) each. The funds were used for animal rescue.

9. Minelly coffee production donated UAH 25,041 (≈$607). The money was raised through a charity campaign — the sale of drip bags of exclusive coffee. One drip bag cost UAH 34 (≈$0.82), half of which went to animal rescue.

10. Techno Yizhak, an online store of gadgets and accessories, donated UAH 10,700 (≈$259). The money was raised through a charity campaign: a certain amount from the sale of cases and stickers went to animal rescue.

11. The Italian animal welfare fund LAV donated UAH 489,750 (EUR 10,000) for the development of Free Wings rehabilitation center.

12. The Swedish animal welfare fund Djurskyddet Sverige donated UAH 202,544.79 (≈$4,910) for the treatment of animals.

1. In July, the UAnimals lawyers received 96 requests for legal assistance. 88 people have already been consulted. Most often, the requests concerned inadequate keeping conditions or cruelty to animals in Kyiv, Lviv, Zaporizhzhia, and Ternopil.

2. Our lawyers also filed 16 reports from the organization about crimes against animals. Read more about some of them below.

– UAnimals continues to seek punishment for employees of Ottantotto 88 restaurant in Kharkiv. The incident occurred in June. The staff mistreated a parrot by spraying him with water whenever he started talking loudly. Despite video evidence, the Kharkiv regional police responded to our report stating that they did not find any cruelty to the animal in the employees’ actions, as “no facts of bodily harm have been established.” On July 17, however, we filed a second report with the police, explaining that bodily harm is not the only evidence of cruelty to animals under Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences, and emphasized that the actions of the restaurant’s staff were unlawful. We requested that the restaurant be inspected, the persons involved in the offense be identified, and a report be drawn up.

We are convinced that it is unacceptable to punish a bird for his natural behavior. Moreover, it is unacceptable to force him to remain silent in the noisy environment of a restaurant, where he is already stressed.

– On July 5, our lawyer filed two reports with the police regarding an incident that took place on July 2 at the café Johnny, don’t cry in the Poltava region. There, a drunk man beat his dog with his fists in front of visitors. Chef Yuliia called the police and took the frightened animal away, despite threats from his human.

In the first report, we demand that a pre-trial investigation be opened, as the man’s actions show signs of a criminal offense under Part 1 of Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — cruelty to an animal, which caused him physical suffering.

In the second report, we request that the dog be seized, as remaining with his human threatens his life and health.

In addition, the UAnimals lawyer filed a motion for a forensic veterinary examination.

The police responded to the request to seize the dog and conduct an examination with the statement: “taken into account.”

– On July 11, our lawyer contacted the police and submitted a deputy’s appeal regarding Valley of the Wolves eco-park. She asked them to check whether wild animals were being kept there legally and, if there were any violations, to bring those responsible to justice. If the owners’ actions show signs of animal cruelty, the case should be classified under the article of the Criminal Code. The police officially confirmed that an inspection had been initiated.

The animals at Valley of the Wolves have been living in terrible conditions for years. The non-profit organization Every Animal reports that the wolves are kept in cramped cages with mold and stench. Instead of normal bowls, they have pots. There is dirt everywhere. And it is not only wolves that live there, but also tigers, lions, deer, fallow deer, camels, alpacas, and donkeys. Photos of small enclosures and emaciated animals regularly appear on social media.

UAnimals has repeatedly appealed to the authorities to inspect this park, but the answer is always the same: “there are no violations.”

– On July 14, our lawyer responded to an incident that occurred in Ternopil. Kittens were being sold outdoors, kept in cramped cages. A UAnimals animal rights activist contacted volunteer Liudmyla, who went to the scene together with other activists. They called the police and filed a report. The police drew up administrative reports under two articles. The first was “Cruel Treatment of Animals” (a fine of UAH 3,400 (≈$82) to UAH 5,100 (≈$123) or confiscation of the animals). The second was “Violation of Trade Rules” (a fine of UAH 17 (≈$0.41) to UAH 119 (≈$2.89) with the possibility of confiscation of goods).

On July 17, we received an official response: the reports had indeed been drawn up. We also helped the volunteer prepare a statement requesting the inclusion of evidence and further consideration.

On July 28, UAnimals also filed a statement with the tax authorities to check whether the person selling the kittens was registered as an entrepreneur.

– On July 14, our lawyer filed a report with the police about a criminal offense under Part 1 of Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. In the report, we asked them to verify information about the possible involvement of citizen Oleksandr Kolesnyk in the unlawful euthanasia of an animal.

This concerns a case in the city of Dnipro: a man without a veterinary degree or any permits carried out animal euthanasia at his home. To do this, he used medications without any proper supervision.

The police conducted an investigation and found no evidence of a criminal offense in the actions of citizen Oleksandr Kolesnyk. Law enforcement officers reported that his phone number had been used in the advertisement without his knowledge, and that the actual euthanasia had been performed by a euthanasia veterinarian. She acted on the basis of a written statement from the animal’s human, after examining the dog and establishing medical indications. According to the police, the procedure was carried out humanely and in compliance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Protection of Animals from Cruel Treatment.”

The Dnipropetrovsk regional police concluded that there were no grounds for entering the information into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations.

– On July 17, our lawyer filed a report with the police after a video from the Ternopil region appeared on social media. It shows a combine harvester chasing a wild boar. The animal’s subsequent fate is unknown. The author of the post indicated that the incident was connected to Growex Agro Digital Holding.

In the report, we ask law enforcement officers to verify this information and establish what happened. If the animal was injured, maimed, or killed, we demand that criminal proceedings be initiated under Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (cruelty to animals). If the animal was not harmed, we request that an administrative report be drawn up under Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences (cruelty to animals that did not result in injury or death).

At the same time, we also contacted Growex Agro Digital Holding. We requested that an internal investigation be conducted into this incident and that the employee responsible be held accountable.

– On July 18, a lawyer filed a report with the police regarding the activities of a traveling circus, which had been seen repeatedly in various cities in Ukraine. This time, it came to Poltava and operated at the Almaznyi market from July 18 to August 3.

Earlier, according to eyewitnesses, when the circus was in the Kirovohrad region, the animals were kept in inadequate conditions: they were forced to stand in the heat and were not given water. This may indicate cruelty to the animals.

In the report, we ask that the organizers be held accountable under Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences (cruelty to animals).

– On July 18, our lawyer filed a report with the police after a video appeared on social media showing a cat with his fur partially dyed in bright colors. This procedure can cause stress and physical discomfort to the animal, as well as pose a threat to his health if toxic dyes are used, which the animal may swallow while licking his fur.

In the report, we requested an investigation and assessment of the actions of the person who dyed the cat and, if necessary, the drawing up of an administrative report under Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences — cruelty to animals.

The police registered the complaint and reported that the dyeing was carried out by citizen Novikova in Kharkiv. She is registered as a grooming entrepreneur and has certificates for the materials used. It was also noted that no complaints had been received from citizens about her work. No signs of a criminal offense were found.

– On July 21, our lawyer helped the victim file a report with the police after a post about a case of dog cruelty appeared on social media. One dog attacked another and bit her to death, and also bit the human of the deceased animal.

The woman told us that before the attack, the dog’s human had set his animal on her. The fact of incitement is a qualifying sign of a criminal offense under Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — cruelty to animals.

A pre-trial investigation was opened under Part 1 of Article 299 of the Criminal Code based on her statement. We continue to monitor the progress of this case and provide legal support to the victim.

– On July 22, our lawyer filed a report with the police regarding a video from the Rivne region. In the video, several men threw a puppy into a puddle for fun and filmed it on their phones. The video was posted on TikTok.

After the video went viral, the police opened criminal proceedings for cruelty to animals (Article 299 of the Criminal Code) and identified the perpetrators. One of the men attempted to justify his actions by saying that he was drunk and that the dog had “eaten his lunch.” We emphasize that alcohol is not an excuse, but an aggravating circumstance!

The police also reported that a veterinarian examined the puppy and found no injuries. However, we remind everyone that cruelty to animals is not only injury or death, but also any actions that cause suffering to an animal (Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences). We demand that all those involved in the abuse be brought to justice.

– On July 22, our lawyer Alina Soroka filed a report with the police regarding Makki-Pakki petting zoo in Odesa. Eyewitness videos show a raccoon exhibiting behavior indicative of severe stress and even possible depression. According to visitors, the animal has been in this condition since another raccoon, who had previously lived with the first raccoon, was taken away. The enclosure contains nothing resembling a natural environment: no burrows, dens, branches, or structures for physical activity.

In our report, we ask the police to verify whether the animals are being kept legally at the petting zoo.

If the inspection reveals that the animals were purchased or transferred in violation of the law, we demand that those responsible be held accountable under Article 88-1 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses. This article concerns violations of the procedure for the purchase, sale, or distribution of wildlife objects.

If it is found that the animals are being kept in improper conditions, we request that those responsible be held accountable under Article 88-3 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses, which concerns the rules for keeping wild animals.

We also demand that the animals be temporarily removed from this zoo so that they do not continue to suffer, pursuant to Article 265-5 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses.

We have submitted a similar appeal to the State Environmental Inspectorate, as it has the same powers as the police in such cases.

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

– On July 4, they filed an appeal against the decision of the court of first instance, as well as a motion for a public hearing in the case concerning Zviropolis petting zoo.

As a reminder, in September 2024, UAnimals filed a lawsuit demanding that the zoo’s activities be declared illegal and that the wild animals be confiscated. On June 6, 2025, the Zhytomyr District Administrative Court issued a ruling completely rejecting UAnimals’ lawsuit.

The zoo operates without the permits required by law, and the animals are kept there in inadequate conditions. This violates Part 1 and Part 2 of Article 8 of the Law of Ukraine “On the Protection of Animals from Cruelty.” Moreover, Zviropolis is in breach of Part 11 of Article 25 of the same law, which prohibits photo services with animals, except in zoos, circuses, and dolphinariums (a petting zoo is not considered a zoo under current legislation).

In April 2025, the court ordered the State Environmental Inspectorate to provide evidence of an inspection of Zviropolis. The Inspectorate failed to provide them and was fined UAH 4,542 (≈$110).

In May, we received a court order addressed to the Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources requesting a response to the State Environmental Inspectorate’s failure to fulfill its duties. In its reply, the Environmental Inspectorate stated that it had allegedly already provided all the necessary materials, thereby confirming that it did not actually have the evidence requested by the court.

4. We continue our regulatory activities. In particular:

– We analyzed draft law No.11328, which concerns bringing Ukrainian legislation into line with the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals. We also carefully studied the conclusions of the Scientific and Expert Department of the Verkhovna Rada, the relevant committee on environmental policy, and the committee on European integration.

This is necessary for Ukraine to fulfill its international obligations and move towards EU membership not only in words but also through concrete laws. The Convention sets high standards for animal protection, and adopting the relevant provisions will better protect animals from cruelty, streamline rules for animals’ people and shelters, and demonstrate that humanity and European values are genuinely important to us.

– We reviewed and amended the draft law prepared for us by AVELLUM law firm. It will regulate the activities of breeding facilities in such a way as to prevent the existence of so-called “black breeders.”

Our lawyers are finalizing it, taking into account UAnimals’ practical experience in the field of animal protection.

– We studied scientific literature to write an article for the international scientific publication Springer entitled “Animal Welfare and Legal Protection in Ukraine: Challenges, Progress, Practice.”

We are preparing the article to promote the topic of animal rights in Ukraine and to share our practice and experience with the international legal and academic community.

Friends, we are deeply grateful that you are with us and helping to save animals. Your support is very, very valuable!