In March, UAnimals helped
approximately 17,000 animals
Financial reports for March
In March, UAnimals helped approximately 17,000 animals. We evacuated them from frontline towns and villages, transported them to shelters and foster homes, treated them, spayed and neutered them, treated them for parasites, and supported animal shelters. At the same time, we responded to cases of cruelty: we filed reports, monitored investigations, and sought appropriate punishment for those who harm animals.
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Here’s what we managed to accomplish in the first month of spring👇
🐱 We evacuated 202 animals from the front lines, 93 of which were transported by volunteers at our request. Most of them were dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, as well as a goat, a chicken, a swan, a cow, and a calf.
This time, the route of our team and volunteers passed through:
– Donetsk region – Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, Druzhkivka, Mykolaivka, Lyman, Cherkaske, Oleksandrivka;
– Zaporizhzhia region – Ostrivske, Komyshuvakha, Natalivka, Tavriiske, Orikhiv;
– Kharkiv region – Oskil;
– Dnipropetrovsk region – Ternivka;
– Kherson region.
Also in March, we transported 54 animals from clinics to shelters and new families. Before this, we had evacuated them from combat zones. Thanks to care, treatment, and rehabilitation, they have recovered and are settling into more comfortable conditions.
We also covered the transportation costs for five dogs that were rescued from hypothermia at the Bim shelter during the flooding. Volunteers from the Pegasus shelter transported the animals in their own vehicles. They were first taken to a veterinary clinic in Dnipro, where they were examined and received necessary care. After treatment, the animals were discharged, and the Pegasus shelter took them for temporary care in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
For some time, the Bim shelter was unable to take the dogs back due to flooding on the premises. Now the situation has stabilized, and we were able to return the animals to the shelter.
🐾 In March, we covered treatment costs and delivered medications for 2,115 animals. Specifically, we covered inpatient care, surgeries and post-operative care, vaccinations, parasite treatments, examinations, tests, and check-ups. We spent 3,456,794.31 hryvnias* (≈$83,296) on this.
*In this report, we detail individual invoices for treatment and medications. If it is not specified which fundraising campaign the funds came from, it means the assistance was paid for thanks to the support of our partners.
1. We covered the treatment costs for 5 dogs that were rescued from the Bim shelter with hypothermia during the flooding. They were evacuated by the Pegasus shelter and transported to a veterinary clinic in Dnipro. All the animals were examined and received necessary treatment.
– Michelle — hospitalization, tests, ultrasound, X-ray, treatment, and care — UAH 35,103 (≈$845);
– Rex — hospitalization, tests, treatment, and sedatives — UAH 15,347 (≈$369);
– Nika — hospitalization, tests, cardiac echocardiography, treatment — UAH 17,170 (≈$413);
– Dick — hospitalization, wound care, surgery, and treatment — UAH 19,254 (≈$463);
– Viti — hospitalization, tests, treatment, surgery — UAH 22,260.50 (≈$536).
Total amount: UAH 109,135 (≈$2,629). The money was taken from this fund.
2. We paid for the initial examination, tests, vaccinations, treatment, food, hospitalization, tests, and a complete blood count for five puppies evacuated from Orikhiv. We spent UAH 22,332 (≈$538). The funds were taken from the fund for the evacuation and aid of injured and sick animals.
3. We paid for veterinary services for four animals from frontline areas— UAH 39,860.90 (≈$960).
4. We covered veterinary services for 12 animals (seven cats and five dogs) evacuated from the Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions, including hospitalization, lab tests, vaccinations, and spaying/neutering. In total, we spent UAH 95,615 (≈$2,303) on treatment.
5. We covered pet sitting, food, and probiotics for previously evacuated animals (17 dogs, 12 cats, and 2 puppies)— UAH 16,949 (≈$408). The funds came from a fundraiser for the evacuation and aid of injured and sick Animals, 11.0.
6. We paid for the second stage of treatment for Mini, a cat evacuated from Beryslav in the Kherson region. We spent UAH 32,615 (≈$786). The funds came from this fundraiser.
7. We paid for part of the treatment for Monica, the dog from Kostyantynivka. We spent UAH 33,230.53 (≈$800).
8. We covered the cost of veterinary services for a cat named Beethoven — UAH 10,160 (≈$245).
9. We paid for medical services for a cat named Dasha — UAH 16,180 (≈$389).
10. We paid the interim bill for the puppy Beni. We spent UAH 3,075 (≈$74) on treatment.
11. We paid the interim bill for the dog Belyashik. We spent UAH 3,025 (≈$72).
12. We paid for veterinary services for eight soldiers’ animals — UAH 56,057 (≈$1,350). The funds came from a fundraiser for the treatment of animals cared for by soldiers, 7.0.
13. We paid for veterinary services for 11 soldiers’ animals — UAH 34,824 (≈$839). The funds came from this fundraiser.
14. We purchased and delivered antibiotics for the dog Michelle. We spent UAH 3,300 (≈$79). The funds came from this fundraiser.
15. We covered the costs of veterinary services and boarding. We spent UAH 62,647 (≈$1,509). The funds came from a fundraiser for evacuation and aid to injured and sick animals.
16. We paid for the first stage of treatment for Gabi, a dog evacuated from the Zaporizhzhia region. We spent UAH 58,322 (≈$1,405).
17. We paid for the treatment of Shah, a dog evacuated from the Donetsk region — UAH 45,923 (≈$1,106).
18. We paid for veterinary services for the German Shepherd named Jessie — UAH 11,003 (≈$265).
19. We paid for revaccination and flea and tick treatment for nine cats. We spent UAH 19,784 (≈$477). The funds came from this fundraiser.
20. We paid for boarding and examinations for the evacuated animals. We spent UAH 13,915 (≈$335). The funds were taken from the fundraiser for evacuation and aid to injured and sick animals.
21. During the veterinary mission in Konotop in the Sumy region, 386 animals received help. In total, we spent UAH 490,679.55 (≈$11,823).
22. We covered veterinary services for two animals evacuated from Orikhiv for UAH 22,033 (≈$531). The funds came from a fundraiser for the evacuation and aid to injured and sick animals.
23. We paid for the second stage of treatment for Gabi — UAH 6,172 (≈$148).
24. We paid for veterinary services for six animals in soldiers’ care — UAH 22,276.75 (≈$537). The funds were taken from a fundraiser for the treatment of animals cared for by soldiers.
25. We covered the costs of treatment of a kitten named Graffito and a dog named Lesya. A total of UAH 29,800.50 (≈$718) was spent.
26. We covered veterinary services for seven animals from the frontline areas — UAH 79,900.20 (≈$1,925).
27. Paid for the treatment of a dog named Grey. We spent UAH 86,278.50 (≈$2,079).
28. We paid for veterinary services for nine animals in soldiers’ care. We spent UAH 15,594 (≈$376). The funds came from a fundraiser for the treatment of animals cared for by soldiers.
29. We covered the costs of treatment of a cat named Joe. The total cost was UAH 43,422 (≈$1,046).
30. We purchased and delivered antibiotics for the dog named Michelle. We spent UAH 1,800 (≈$43). The funds came from this fundraiser.
31. We paid for the treatment of the dog named Mira. We spent UAH 61,401 (≈$1,479).
32. We paid for veterinary services for 18 animals evacuated from the Donetsk region. We spent UAH 110,649 (≈$2,666).
33. We paid for boarding, examinations, and feeding for previously evacuated animals. We spent UAH 27,630 (≈$665). The funds came from a fundraiser for the evacuation and aid of injured and sick animals.
34. We covered the cost of veterinary services for four cats. The total cost was UAH 23,548.30 (≈$567).
35. As part of a fundraiser for the antiparasitic treatments for cats and dogs in shelters, we spent UAH 533,654 (≈$12,859).
36. Purchased and delivered treatments for dogs to the Mini Shelter – Dobre Serce. We spent UAH 3,010 (≈$72).
37. We purchased and delivered treatments for dogs to Toma Pastukh’s Big Heart shelter. We spent UAH 21,476 (≈$517).
38. We paid for veterinary services for nine animals in soldiers’ care. We spent UAH 21,268 (≈$512). The funds were taken from a fundraiser for the treatment of animals cared for by soldiers.
39. We purchased and delivered vaccines to the Zoohelp shelter. We spent UAH 85,416 (≈$2,058).
40. We paid for veterinary services for three animals from the frontline areas. We spent UAH 21,069.60 (≈$507).
41. As part of this fundraiser, we spent UAH 38,649 (≈$931).
42. Allocating funds from the fundraiser for the evacuation and aid to injured and sick animals, we spent UAH 792 (≈$19).
43. As part of the veterinary mission in Kalynivka in the Kherson region, 336 animals received help.
44. We purchased and delivered treatments for dogs to the Homeless World shelter. We spent UAH 55,050 (≈$1,326).
45. We paid UAH 93,405.38 (≈$2,250) for veterinary services for 15 animals in soldiers’ care. The funds came from a fundraiser for the treatment of animals cared for by soldiers.
46. Using funds from the fundraiser for the evacuation and aid to injured and sick animals, we spent UAH 2,612 (≈$63).
47. We paid for the initial examination for a cat named Bilochka. We spent UAH 6,759 (≈$163).
48. We purchased and delivered three first aid kits for shelters. We spent UAH 278,099 (≈$6,701).
49. We purchased and delivered vaccines to the “Chance” shelter. We spent UAH 21,708 (≈$523).
50. As part of this project, we spent UAH 47,032.20 (≈$1,133).
51. We covered veterinary services for 7 animals from frontline areas — UAH 78,065.75 (≈$1,881).
52. We paid for the treatment of a dog named Lucky. We spent UAH 38,189.25 (≈$920).
53. We paid for the final stage of treatment for a dog named Sita. We spent UAH 18,525 (≈$446).
54. We paid for the treatment of a dog named Winnie-the-Pooh. We spent UAH 55,020 (≈$1,326). The funds were taken from the fundraiser for the evacuation and aid of injured and sick animals, 11.0.
55. We covered veterinary services for 21 animals evacuated from the Zaporizhzhia region. We spent UAH 141,571 (≈$3,411). The money was taken from this fundraiser.
56. We paid for boarding, feeding, and probiotics for previously evacuated animals. We spent UAH 31,471 (≈$758).
57. We paid for the initial examination for three cats. We spent UAH 23,360 (≈$563).
🩹 We continue to systematically reduce the number of stray animals. In March, we spayed or neutered 790 animals. We spent UAH 124,530 (≈$3,000). Spaying and neutering prevent uncontrolled breeding, which means far fewer animals will have to live on the streets, enduring hunger, cold, and disease.
1. We sterilized 361 animals during a veterinary mission in Konotop, Sumy region.
2. We sterilized 309 animals during a veterinary mission in Kalynivka, Kherson region.
3. We covered the costs of sterilization, vaccination, and microchipping for 120 animals in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
🥣 In March, we delivered 10,044 kilograms and 10 grams of pet food from the warehouse to various shelters, as well as to soldiers caring for animals in the combat zone. In total, we provided food for 3,140 animals in care. A total of UAH 255,184.80 (≈$6,149) was spent on this.
1. We delivered support to shelters and organizations across Ukraine:
– 360 kilograms of food to the Pegasus shelter in the Dnipropetrovsk region. A total of 180 animals received support;
– Thanks to our partners, we sent 742 kilograms of food to Myrnohrad Animals shelter in the Kyiv region;
– 405 kilograms of food for the Animal Protection of Ukraine shelter;
– Thanks to our partners, we sent 742 kilograms of food to the Dream in the Palms shelter;
– We sent 698 kilograms of food for nearly 400 cats and dogs to the Zoohelp shelter in the Kirovohrad region;
– We sent 674 kilograms of food to the Give a Paw shelter in the Kirovohrad region;
– We sent 300 kilograms of food to the New World Kryvyi Rih shelter;
– We sent 604 kilograms of food to the Dobre Serce shelter in the Kirovohrad region;
– 314 kilograms to the Druh shelter in Dnipro;
– 210 kilograms to the Homeless World shelter in the Kyiv region;
– 280 kilograms of food to the Cathouse shelter in the Khmelnytskyi region;
– 300 kilograms of food to the Babynets shelter in the Kyiv region;
– 442 kilograms to the Zoohelp shelter in the Kirovohrad region;
– 310 kilograms to the Animal House Rescue shelter in the Poltava region;
– 350 kilograms of food for cats and dogs to the Dimpets shelter in Sumy;
– 315 kilograms of food to the Zoofamily shelter in Kirovohrad.
2. During a veterinary mission in Konotop, Sumy region, we distributed 321 kilograms of food to local dogs and cats.
3. As part of a veterinary mission held in Kalynivka, Kherson region, we distributed 395 kilograms and 10 grams of food.
4. As part of the project “Emergency support for animals in flooded shelters in the Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk regions”, we purchased and delivered 3,006 kilograms of food to shelters affected by flooding that had taken in animals from the Bim shelter. The shelters Druh, Bim, Zoohelp, Give a Paw, and Mini Shelter — Dobre Serce received assistance.
5. The funds raised from this fundraiser were used to purchase and deliver 2,400 kilograms of compound feed to the Dream in the Palms shelter.
⚒️ We supported shelter reconstruction and development projects. Thanks to this, 585 animals now have more comfortable living conditions. A total of UAH 522,000.4 (≈$12,578) was spent on this support.
1. As part of a fundraiser for equipment and heating supplies, we purchased and delivered 250 bags of sawdust to the Animal SOS Odesa shelter, helping 85 animals. We spent UAH 30,000 (≈$723).
2. With funds from the fundraiser for animals in flooded shelters, we purchased and delivered three gas cylinders to the Bim shelter. This shelter was affected by flooding. We spent UAH 11,520 (≈$277).
3. We purchased and delivered cages to the Pegasus (six cages) and Bim (10 cages) shelters. We spent UAH 102,420.14 (≈$2,468). The funds came from this fundraiser.
4. As part of the fundraiser for equipment and heating supplies for the shelters, we purchased and delivered 12 thermal blankets to the Helga’s Fluffy Friends shelter. We spent UAH 33,970 (≈$818).
5. As part of this project, we covered 50% of the cost of manufacturing doghouses for the Mini Shelter — Dobre Serce (10 doghouses) and Bim (46 doghouses) shelters. We spent UAH 152,499.90 (≈$3,674).
6. With funds from this fundraiser, we purchased and delivered straw, eight bales each, for the shelters Awaken Your Heart, Dream in the Palms, and Kitskin Dim. We spent UAH 15,960 (≈$384).
7. We paid for the purchase and delivery of a field kitchen for the Sumy Animal Home shelter as part of this project. We spent UAH 175,630 (≈$4,232).
🫂 A community of volunteers keeps helping animals. In March, 115 wonderful people joined in on various tasks. They distributed food and medical supplies in frontline areas, walked dogs, set up doghouses, and raised funds for animals in shelters.
1. Volunteer Natalia Korneeva installed two new doghouses for stray animals in Mykolaiv.
2. Over 70 volunteers gathered at shelters to clean, tidy up, wash, and care for the animals. They visited the Home for DvorNyashky, In Good Hands, Kyiv Cats, Save a Life, and Forsaken Angel shelters.
3. 44 volunteers walked 130 dogs at three shelters in Kyiv and Poltava: Patron Pet Center, Home for DvorNyashky, and Kitskin Dim Mokri Nosy.
4. Volunteers Viktoria Ovsyannikova and Viktoria Dubovyk distributed medicine, antiseptics, diapers, gloves, buckets, bowls, thermal blankets, and syringes to people caring for stray animals in the Kharkiv region.
5. Nine volunteers distributed 2,286 kilograms of food and 760 doses of antiparasitic treatments in the Donetsk, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Due to constant shelling, very few civilians remain in these settlements, so the animals are essentially fending for themselves.
6. Volunteer Natalia Korneeva helped transport a rescued dog to a clinic for an ultrasound examination.
🤝 This month, we also received support from partners and businesses. We are very grateful for their trust, support for our projects, and contributions to helping animals.
1. We were supported by the Josera brand: typically, 5% of every pet food order on their website is donated to help animals. These funds go to shelters and to abandoned cats and dogs in frontline regions. In March, to mark UAnimals’ 10th anniversary, they doubled this contribution to 10%.
2. We received UAH 32,501 (≈$783) from the coffee producer Minelly. This money came from the sale of coffee drips, which help save the lives of cats, dogs, chickens, cows, goats, and other animals.
3. We received a monthly donation of UAH 760,500 (≈$18,325) from the Deutscher Tierschutzbund, a German animal welfare organization.
4. We received 100,000 bonus points for shipping humanitarian aid from Nova Poshta Humanitarian.
5. We received UAH 30,000 (≈$723) from GUNIA Project, a Ukrainian brand of clothing, home decor, and accessories. With this money, we purchased and delivered 315 kilograms of food for puppies to the Zoofamily shelter for the amount of UAH 29,925 (≈$721).
6. We received 280 kilograms of food for dogs and cats from Silpo. The aid was delivered to the Cathouse shelter.
7. We raised UAH 82,045.69 (≈$1,977) through the Global Giving platform. Global Giving is an international online crowdfunding platform that connects charitable organizations with donors from around the world to support social, humanitarian, and environmental projects.
8. We partnered with the Cartonic brand. They launched a charitable collection of UAnimals Red Book Trio 3D puzzles to mark our 10th anniversary. These are figures of Red Book animals: a lynx, an eagle owl, and a bottlenose dolphin. 30% of the proceeds from puzzle sales will go toward saving animals from war.
9. We received UAH 1,919,702 (≈$46,257) from the organization Dyrenes Beskyttelse (Animal Protection Denmark) — the first tranche of a donation for a new evacuation vehicle.
10. PUMB supported UAnimals’ fundraiser for an evacuation vehicle to rescue animals. The bank covered more than half of the cost, donating UAH 1,600,000 (≈$38,554), which is the price of the vehicle itself.
11. We received UAH 50,000 (≈$1,205) from the Source of Good Charitable Foundation as monthly support for the organization’s activities.
12. We received UAH 250,000 (≈$6,024) to equip enclosures at the Animal Help Cherkasy shelter, which houses hundreds of animals rescued from frontline areas, including those evacuated by UAnimals. The funds were raised as part of the Dobri Lapki (Kind Paws) initiative.
13. We received UAH 1,257,807.50 (≈$30,308) in grant support from the Dutch foundation Abri voor Dieren to purchase and equip an evacuation vehicle.
🧑💼 We continue to fight for the humane treatment of animals. We file reports with the police and advise people on how to respond to animal cruelty; we appeal to government agencies to enforce animal welfare laws; we work to ensure that Ukrainian laws and regulations help make animals’ lives better and safer.
1. We received 102 requests for legal assistance. Most often, these involved improper animal care, cruelty, poisoning, and the killing of animals. People also reached out regarding animal exploitation, evacuation, temporary care, and general legal consultations.
2. We filed three criminal and nine administrative complaints on behalf of the organization regarding crimes against animals. Read more about the cases below.
– In Natalka Park in Kyiv, an unknown man repeatedly beat a dog. The incident was captured on video. We filed a report with the police and submitted a parliamentary inquiry demanding that the perpetrator be held accountable for animal cruelty.
– In Kryvyi Rih, a horse escaped from a farm. The animal was spotted on the streets with a deep wound on its side. Employees of the Mary Belle horse farm confirmed to the media that it was indeed their horse, which had broken free from its tether. Journalists found out that the horse had been hit by a car, likely the source of the wound. According to the driver, the patrol officers filed a report. UAnimals filed a complaint with the police regarding animal cruelty, as well as a parliamentary inquiry. Law enforcement officers filed an administrative report.
– In Kremenchuk, a video appeared on TikTok showing a man keeping a wild leopard at home. We filed a report with the police and a parliamentary inquiry. An administrative report was drawn up against the man under Part 3 of Article 88-1 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses (violation of the procedure for acquiring, keeping, and handling wild animals).
– In the Zhytomyr, Kyiv, and Odesa regions, cases of organized dogfighting have been recorded. We filed a report with the police and submitted a parliamentary inquiry. Law enforcement authorities have launched a pre-trial investigation.
– Cases of animal killings have been documented in the Vinnytsia region. We filed a report with the police and submitted a parliamentary inquiry demanding that those responsible be held criminally liable for cruelty to animals.
– In the Zhytomyr region, a case of improper camel care was documented. We filed a report with the police and submitted a parliamentary inquiry demanding that the guilty party be held administratively liable for violating the rules for keeping wild animals.
Friends, thank you to every one of you for your support! It is thanks to you that we can rescue animals every day and keep doing everything we can to make the world a kinder place for every living being!
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