September 2025

This time, the evacuation team’s route went through:
– the Donetsk region — Dobropillia, Kramatorsk, Sviatohirsk, Druzhkivka, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, Bilozerske, Iverske, Sviatohorivka, Bilytske, Novodonetske, Lyman, Dmytrivka, and Vilne.
– the Dnipropetrovsk region — Zoriane.
– the Kharkiv region — Barvinkove.
– the Zaporizhzhia region — Malokaterynivka.

In September, we also transported 8 animals from clinics to shelters and new families. Previously, we had taken them out of the combat zones. Thanks to medications, treatment, and care, they have somewhat recovered and are settling into more comfortable conditions.

1. In late August and early September, we went on a Veterinary Mission to Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region. During the mission, 358 animals received our help:
– 327 were spayed/neutered (109 dogs and 218 cats), including 63 caught from the streets;
– 29 animals were vaccinated (15 — against rabies and 14 — with a combination vaccine);
– we consulted the people of the animal patient, and at the same time we examined the dog and stabilized her condition.

We also distributed 320 kilograms of cat food and 321 kilograms of dog food. We spent UAH 347,860 (≈$8,322) on the services of veterinarians during out Vet Mission. The money was taken from the organization’s budget and the remaining funds from the Paw of Care 6.0 campaign by MasterZoo.

2. As part of the Fundraiser for the Protection against Parasites, we transferred 135 antiparasitic drugs for dogs and cats to Bilozersk Animals shelter, which operates in the Donetsk region. This cost UAH 12,807.50 (≈$306).

3. As part of the Fundraiser to Support Wounded and Critically Ill Animals Affected by the War, we paid for the stay in a viral unit, ear and eye treatments, and viral infection treatment for nine kittens evacuated from Bilytske in the Donetsk region, amounting to UAH 15,350 (≈$367).

4. As part of the same fundraiser, we paid for the clinic stay, lab tests, treatments, vaccination, and neutering for Sabrik, a cat evacuated from Vilne in the Donetsk region, amounting to UAH 15,694.50 (≈$375). After treatment, the animal was handed over to MiavGav shelter in Dnipro.

5. We paid for the clinic stay, lab tests, ultrasound, X-rays, two tumor removal surgeries, spaying, and postoperative care for Gerda, a dog evacuated from Lyman in the Donetsk region. The dog was exhausted and underwent a long course of treatment at a clinic in Dnipro. Despite all the efforts of the veterinarians, Gerda died of pulmonary embolism caused by heartworm disease. We spent UAH 191,171.02 ≈$4,573) on the treatment. The money was taken from this fundraiser.

6. We paid for the fifth stage of treatment for Filia, a puppy from Kherson — 24-hour clinic stay, antifungal and wound-healing drugs, analgesics, anesthetics, infusions, blood-forming agents, X-rays, treatment of postoperative sutures, microchipping, and removal of metal structures, amounting to UAH 16,867 (≈$403). The money was taken from this and that fundraisers. Filia was rescued by volunteers of the public organization Tobias. Animals of Kherson, who transferred him to Odesa for treatment. Now the puppy is feeling better — his wounds are healing, and he is trying to walk. In a few months, he will be re-examined, and if his condition allows, a prosthesis will be fitted.

7. As part of the Fundraiser to Support Wounded and Critically Ill Animals, we paid for the clinic stay, lab tests, babesiosis, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and Lyme disease tests, ectoparasite treatment, catheterization, X-rays, ultrasound, sedation, and spinal fluid sampling for Sanyok, a dog evacuated from Dobropillia at the request of a volunteer, amounting to UAH 17,900 (≈$428).

After examinations in Dnipro, veterinarians diagnosed Sanyok with Babesia gibsoni. The prescribed treatment was successful — the dog began to walk, although he still has issues with his hind legs. After discharge, the animal was handed over to Myrnohrad Animals shelter in the Kyiv region for further treatment.

8. As part of the Fundraiser for the Protection against Parasites, we transferred 360 antiparasitic drugs for dogs and cats to Mercy Guards shelter, which operates in the Kherson region. This cost UAH 38,960 (≈$932).

9. As part of the same fundraiser, veterinary procedures for 15 animals evacuated from the Donetsk region were paid for, amounting to UAH 30,419 (≈$727). Specifically: clinic stay, parasite treatment, vaccination, and spaying/neutering for two dogs from Hannivka; clinic stay and vaccination for a cat from Dobropillia; clinic stay, testing for viral diseases, and vaccination for three kittens from Hannivka; stay in a viral unit, ear and eye treatments, and viral infection treatment for nine kittens from Bilytske.

10.  As part of the Fundraiser for the Protection against Parasites, we transferred 42 antiparasitic drugs for dogs and cats to Hvostaty Dim shelter in the Dnipropetrovsk region. This cost UAH 4,344 (≈$104).

11. We paid for the clinic stay, ear cleaning, vaccination, and pet food for Basia, a kitten from Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region, amounting to UAH 2,194 (≈$52). The money was taken from this fundraiser. The kitten was brought to the clinic with a paw injury, underwent treatment, and after recovery returned home — she was taken by a soldier.

12. As part of this fundraiser, we paid for the treatment of a mother cat and her six kittens, evacuated from Sloviansk in the Donetsk region at the request of a soldier, amounting to UAH 37,539.75 (≈$898). The money was spent on the clinic stay, testing for viral diseases, antibiotics, injections, anti-nausea medication, ear canal sanitation, antiparasitic and anti-diarrhea drugs. After the evacuation, the animals were examined at a veterinary clinic and then handed over to Cats on Mars shelter in Kyiv. When the kittens started feeling unwell, they were taken back to the clinic, where they were diagnosed with panleukopenia. Now the mother and her kittens are doing much better.

13. We paid the second bill for the treatment of a dog named Morty. A blind Yorkie was abandoned in the frontline town of Dobropillia in the Donetsk region. A volunteer found him in the bushes. His leash was weighed down with stones so that he couldn’t leave the spot. The animal was diagnosed with deafness of unknown etiology, deep keratitis, cataracts, corneal ulceration, dry eye syndrome, as well as otitis and pododermatitis.

As part of this fundraiser, we paid for the clinic stay, instillation of eye drops, chlorhexidine treatment, abdominal ultrasound, ear and skin swabs, otoscopy, and antibacterial agents, amounting to UAH 25,520 (≈$610). After treatment, Morty was handed over to Dogs Adopt Kyiv NGO shelter, where he continues to receive therapy.

14. We paid for the treatment of Graf, a dog who was seriously injured during shelling in Malokaterynivka in the Zaporizhzhia region. The animal had an open fracture of the right hip, a dislocation of the left hip, and an avulsion fracture of the tail. Graf was taken to Dobrodiy veterinary clinic, where he underwent X-rays, vaccination, blood tests, heartworm testing, osteosynthesis surgery, and suture removal. This cost UAH 20,140 (≈$481), which was paid for from this aid fundraiser. Later, another UAH 700 (≈$16.8) was paid for the clinic stay.

15. As part of this fundraiser, we paid the second bill for the treatment of Dobriak, an Alabai dog evacuated from Bilytske, amounting to UAH 31,348.52 (≈$750). The dog was evacuated in July — he had been wandering around the town for a long time, was dehydrated and had open wounds on his paws. Dobriak was transferred to a veterinary clinic. The money was spent on the animal’s clinic stay, blood test, heartworm testing, wound treatment, a course of injections, anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic drugs. The animal is gradually gaining weight, the wounds are healing well, and Dobriak will soon be discharged from the clinic.

16. As part of the Fundraiser for Treating Animals Cared for by Soldiers, we paid for the treatment of a dog found in the frontline village in the Dnipropetrovsk region, amounting to UAH 95,214.50 (≈$2,277). The animal was in serious condition — weakened and exhausted. The clinic conducted an examination and performed surgery to repair a strangulated diaphragmatic hernia, drainage of the chest cavity, and a blood transfusion due to hemothorax and anemia. Despite two weeks of treatment and constant intensive care, the dog’s body could not withstand it, and the animal passed away.

17. The money from this fundraiser was used to pay for veterinary procedures for 17 animals evacuated from the Donetsk region, amounting to UAH 52,205 (≈$1,248). Specifically:
– clinic stay, parasite treatment, vaccination, and spaying/neutering for two dogs from Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka — after the clinic, the animals were handed over to Babentsy Shelter in the Kyiv region;
– clinic stay and initial examination for a cat from Kramatorsk, who was taken at the request of soldiers — after treatment, the animal will go to the soldier’s family in Ivano-Frankivsk;
clinic stay and the second vaccination for four kittens;
– stay in a viral unit for four kittens from Bilytske — after treatment, the little ones were handed over to Myrnohrad Animals shelter in the Kyiv region;
– clinic stay and treatment of postoperative sutures for two dogs from Hannivka;
– clinic stay for a cat from Dobropillia and three kittens from Hannivka.

18. As part of the Fundraiser for the Protection against Parasites, we transferred 116 antiparasitic drugs for dogs and cats to BIG HEART KR shelter, which operates in the Dnipropetrovsk region. This cost UAH 9,884 (≈$236).

19. The money from this fundraiser was used to deliver 119 antiparasitic drugs for dogs and cats to Zoorescue shelter, which operates in the Dnipropetrovsk region. This cost UAH 10,684 (≈$255).

20. As part of this aid fundraiser, we paid for the clinic stay, examination, serum, consumables, probiotics, pet food, and litter for 11 kittens and two adult cats evacuated from the Donetsk region, amounting to UAH 25,895.12 (≈$619). All the animals were sick, so they were taken to a veterinary clinic immediately after evacuation. After full recovery, all kittens and cats will go to Dobrokit shelter.

21. The money from this aid fundraiser was used to pay for the examination, tests, and first aid to a kitten evacuated from Dobropillia, amounting to UAH 4,247.34 (≈$101). When the team arrived at the shelter to hand over the evacuated animals, they noticed that one kitten was in critical condition. At night, they managed to find a clinic that agreed to admit the baby, but unfortunately, despite all resuscitation measures, the kitten died of panleukopenia.

22. The money from this fundraiser was used to pay the final bill for the clinic stay of a cat with five kittens evacuated from Krasnohorivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region. UAH 736.10 (≈$17.6) was spent on the assistance.

Previously, we paid for the animals’ full course of treatment: blood tests, polymerase chain reaction tests, testing for viral diseases, vaccination, spaying/neutering, parasite and wound treatments, and injections. After the clinic, all the kittens went to new families, and their mother remains in the care of Favorite Animal shelter in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

23. As part of this fundraiser, we transferred 60 antiparasitic drugs for dogs and cats to PUHNASTYK KR shelter, which operates in the Dnipropetrovsk region. This cost UAH 7,440 (≈$178).

24. We paid for veterinary services for 31 animals evacuated from the Donetsk region, amounting to UAH 100,675 (≈$2,407). This includes: clinic stay, examinations, vaccination, parasite treatments, testing for viral diseases, and postoperative care. These animals were evacuated from Dobropillia, Bilozerske, Iverske, Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk, and Hannivka. The money was taken from this fundraiser.

25. As part of the Fundraiser for Treating Animals Cared for by Soldiers, we paid for the treatment of a dog named Pes, amounting to UAH 49,411.90 (≈$1,181). The animal was cared for by a soldier in the Donetsk region, but after returning from a combat mission, he saw that the dog was injured — probably hit by a car. Our colleagues from Save Animals evacuated the dog to a partner clinic, where vets diagnosed rib fractures, provided the necessary care, and kept him in therapy for a month. When the ribs healed and his condition stabilized, Pes was returned to the soldier’s family.

26. As part of the same fundraiser, we paid the final bill for the treatment of a cat and her three kittens, amounting to UAH 15,750 (≈$376): supportive therapy, clinic stay, and spaying of the mother cat. The animals have fully recovered, and we handed them over to our partner shelter Animal in Love.

27. We paid the final bill for the treatment of a cat named Lastochka, who was injured during shelling while temporarily staying at Kot Begemot shelter in Kherson in May 2025. We spent UAH 13,192 (≈$315).

28. With the money from this fundraiser, we continue the treatment of the soldier’s cats named Gucci and June. This time, we paid UAH 3,500 (≈$83).

29. Also, as part of the same aid fundraiser, we paid the final bill for the clinic stay of a dog named Vityok, amounting to UAH 846 (≈$20).

30. As part of the Fundraiser for the Protection against Parasites, we transferred 360 antiparasitic drugs for dogs and cats to PEGASUS shelter, which operates in the Dnipropetrovsk region. This cost UAH 38,496.50 (≈$920).

31. We purchased antibiotics for Kitskin Dim Mokri Nosy shelter, amounting to UAH 5,610 (≈$134).

32. We purchased and delivered 250 treatments for dogs to Revival shelter, which operates in the Kyiv region. This cost UAH 22,741 (≈$543).

33. As part of this aid fundraiser, we paid for the treatment of 9 animals evacuated from Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. This cost UAH 17,290 (≈$413).

34. As part of this aid fundraiser, we paid for veterinary services for 64 animals evacuated from the Donetsk region, amounting to UAH 168,800 (≈$4,035). Among them were 25 dogs, 24 cats and kittens, 12 guinea pigs, and 3 rabbits.

The animals received the necessary care — clinic stay, examination, vaccination, parasite treatment, spaying/neutering, testing for viral diseases, antibiotic therapy, and temporary housing.

Most of them have already recovered and gone to families or shelters. Several animals, including those undergoing postoperative recovery, remain in the clinic under the supervision of veterinarians.

35. We paid for the treatment of Lapa, a dog evacuated from Sydorove in the Donetsk region, amounting to UAH 14,310.60 (≈$342). The dog with an injured paw was rescued by a soldier. Lapa underwent surgery at the clinic and had two plates inserted. The animal is recovering and remains under the supervision of veterinarians.

36. As part of this fundraiser, we paid for the clinic stay, treatment, and vaccination for Malysh, a dog evacuated from Druzhkivka, amounting to UAH 8,500 (≈$203). The dog had incontinence and underwent long-term treatment for cystitis. Malysh is now feeling well and preparing to be discharged. After leaving the clinic, the animal will be handed over to Favorite Animal shelter.

37. The money from this fundraiser was used to pay for the initial examination, clinic stay, vaccination, neutering, and treatment of Persyk, a cat evacuated by a soldier from the Donetsk region to Kyiv. We helped with the treatment and transportation of the animal to his mother in the Rivne region.

38. We paid for the initial examination and vaccination of five kittens evacuated from the Donetsk region, amounting to UAH 29,165 (≈$697). The money was taken from this aid fundraiser. After vaccination, the little ones were handed over to Kotokhata shelter.

39. We paid for spaying/neutering, vaccination, and microchipping of 33 animals in the Kharkiv region, 30 animals in the Mykolaiv region, and 37 animals in the Kherson region. We also paid for spaying/neutering and veterinary examination of 4 soldiers’ dogs. This cost UAH 130,000 (≈$3,108). We were able to help thanks to a donation from the German foundation Deutscher Tierschutzbund.

1. We distributed 400 kilograms of dry dog food to Bakhmut Protection Society Lada in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

2. We distributed 10 kilograms of dry cat food, 4 kilograms of wet food, and 5 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Donetsk region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser.

3. We distributed 10 kilograms of dry dog food, 20 kilograms of dry cat food, and 10 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Kherson region. The money for this was taken from this aid fundraiser.

4. We distributed 50 kilograms of dry dog food, 20 kilograms of dry cat food, and 5 kilograms of wet cat food, as well as 16 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Kharkiv region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser.

5. We distributed 300 kilograms of dry dog food, 140 kilograms of dry cat food, and 46 kilograms of wet cat food, as well as 20 kilograms of wet puppy food to Bilozersk Animals shelter in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

6. We distributed 10 kilograms of dry dog food, 30 kilograms of dry cat food, and 10 kilograms of wet cat food, as well as 16 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Kharkiv region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser.

7. We distributed 10 kilograms of dry cat food and 4 kilograms of wet cat food, as well as 5 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Donetsk region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser.

8. We distributed 30 kilograms of dry dog food, 10 kilograms of dry cat food, and 6 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Donetsk region. The money for this was taken from this aid fundraiser.

9. We distributed 10 kilograms of dry cat food and 4 kilograms of wet cat food, as well as 5 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Mykolaiv region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser.

10. We distributed 300 kilograms of dog food and 120 kilograms of cat food to Mini Shelter – Dobre Serce in the Kirovohrad region.

11. We distributed 300 kilograms of dog food and 150 kilograms of cat food to House of Rescued Animals Feya in Kryvyi Rih.

12. We distributed 100 kilograms of dry dog food and 200 kilograms of cat food to Give a Paw shelter in the Kirovohrad region.

13. During our evacuation trip to the Donetsk region, we distributed 20 kilograms of dog food for soldiers’ animals.

14. In the Zaporizhzhia region, we organized the distribution of pet food to local residents who care for a large number of animals. We distributed 150 kilograms of dog food and 150 kilograms of cat food.

15. We distributed 400 kilograms of dog food and 600 kilograms of cat food to Pegasus shelter in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The aid was provided independently of fundraisers.

16. We distributed 90 kilograms of dry dog food, 40 kilograms of dry cat food, and 10 kilograms of wet cat food, as well as 42 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser.

17. We distributed 20 kilograms of dry cat food and 5 kilograms of wet cat food, as well as 10 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Zaporizhzhia region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser.

18. We distributed 300 kilograms of dog food, 100 kilograms of puppy food, 50 kilograms of wet puppy food, 300 kilograms of dry cat food, and 50 kilograms of wet cat food to Favorite Animal shelter in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

19. We distributed 30 kilograms of dry dog food, 20 kilograms of dry cat food, and 10 kilograms of wet cat food, as well as 21 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Mykolaiv region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser.

20. We distributed 400 kilograms of dry dog food and 200 kilograms of cat food to Myrnohrad Animals shelter in the Kyiv region.

21. We distributed 10 kilograms of dry dog food, 10 kilograms of dry cat food, and 5 kilograms of wet cat food, as well as 11 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Kharkiv region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser.

22. We distributed 500 kilograms of dry dog food to Charitable Foundation PH Group shelter in the Kyiv region.

23. As part of this fundraiser, we paid for the second part of the purchase — 1,920 bales of hay, 1,000 kilograms of barley, 500 kilograms of corn, and 500 kilograms of wheat, amounting to UAH 83,600 (≈$2,013). The aid was received by Animal House Rescue shelter.

24. In the Kharkiv region, a food distribution was organized with the participation of volunteers. We distributed 160 kilograms of pet food — 80 kilograms of dog food and 80 kilograms of cat food, as well as 60 parasite treatments.

25. We distributed 10 kilograms of dry dog food, 10 kilograms of dry cat food, and 5 parasite treatments for soldiers’ animals in the Sumy region. The money for this was taken from this fundraiser.

26. We organized volunteers to distribute food in the Zaporizhzhia region. We distributed 200 kilograms — 100 kilograms of dog food and 100 kilograms of cat food.

27. We organized volunteers to distribute food in the Zaporizhzhia region. We distributed 200 kilograms — 100 kilograms of dog food and 100 kilograms of cat food.

28. As part of the fundraiser, we paid for the second part (50% of the total amount) of the purchase of 3,820 bales of hay for Rifugio shelter.

1. As part of the fundraising to Provide Kennels for Rescued and Abandoned Animals, we paid for the manufacture and delivery of 47 kennels for Druzi Space shelter in Kramatorsk and Another Dimension shelter in Zelenodolsk. The total amount of aid was UAH 214,394.84 (≈$5,163).

2. As part of the fundraiser for a Veterinary Unit to Treat Animals with Viral Diseases, we transferred UAH 310,000 (≈$7,466) for the purchase and installation of a veterinary unit at Zoohelp shelter in the Kirovohrad region.

3. The second part of the aid in the amount of UAH 400,000 (≈$9,633) was transferred to create a specialized, safe, and comfortable space to take care of bedridden and terminally ill animals — cats and dogs who require special care, peace, sanitary conditions, and regular medical assistance. The project is being implemented at Homeless World rehabilitation center in Bila Tserkva. The aid was provided independently of fundraisers.

4. As part of the fundraiser Dog Enclosures for NGO Human Rights Initiative, we purchased and paid for the delivery of enclosures to a shelter in the Odesa region, amounting to UAH 265,000 (≈$6,382). The remaining funds from this project were used to purchase wet dog food worth UAH 6,750.24 (≈$162).

5. As part of the fundraiser for Calming Medicine for Animals, Protective Window Film, and Fire Extinguishers for Shelters, we paid for the purchase and delivery of fire extinguishers, fire stands, protective window film, and calming medicines for shelters and rehabilitation centers GANDI (Kyiv), Phoenix (Boryspil), Homeless World (Bila Tserkva), and Adopt Don’t Stop (Kyiv). The total amount of aid was UAH 149,194.27 (≈$3,593).

6. We paid for the purchase of a blood analyzer for Balu shelter in Mykolaiv, amounting to UAH 133,590 (≈$3,217).

1. They organized six distributions of pet food to local residents who care for a large number of animals in frontline areas. In total, they distributed 1,080 kilograms of pet food and 118 parasite treatments. Animal caregivers in the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv regions received assistance.

2. On September 20, more than 400 volunteers took part in the nationwide Cleanup March, held in five national parks of Ukraine: Podilski Tovtry National Nature Park (Khmelnytskyi region), Holosiivskyi National Nature Park (Bychok tract, Kyiv), Lower Dniester National Nature Park (Odesa region), Khortytsia National Reserve (Zaporizhzhia), and Kasova Hora National Park (Ivano-Frankivsk region). In total, volunteers collected 19.5 tons of waste.

1. Together with the Budynok Ihrashok chain of stores, we started cooperation within a communication campaign Animal is Not a Toy. Its goal is to remind people that animals need care, love, and responsibility, and are not entertainment or fashionable gifts.

The campaign will cover popular Instagram locations, outdoor advertising in large cities, social networks, and opinion leaders. Charity coloring books for children will also appear in the chain’s stores, with proceeds from their sale going to support UAnimals’ activities.

The partnership is scheduled to launch on October 4 — World Animal Day.

2. On the eve of Animal Day, a number of establishments held a nationwide campaign in support of animals. Mondays Cafe, Green13, Ukrop, Miske Cafe 1654, and Kosatka took part in the partnership.

From September 21 to October 18, each establishment offered a charitable vegan dish or drink, with proceeds from their sale going to support UAnimals’ activities and animal rescue efforts.

3. The Dutch foundation Abri voor Dieren, which supports animal welfare initiatives, awarded UAnimals a grant of EUR 10,000 (approximately UAH 481,000 (≈$11,570)).

The money received will be used to distribute pet food and parasite treatments by volunteers in frontline areas to support animals affected by the war and left without proper care.

The project will begin on October 1, 2025, and will last for one month.

4. The publishing house ASSA supported UAnimals’ activities and donated UAH 10,000 (≈$240) for veterinary care for animals from the frontline areas.

1. The UAnimals lawyers received 63 requests for legal assistance. Most often, the requests concerned inadequate keeping conditions or cruelty to animals in Kyiv, Dnipro, Lviv, and Lutsk.

2. Our lawyers also filed 15 reports from the organization about crimes against animals. Read more about some of them below.
– On September 17, our lawyer filed a report with the police about an administrative offense in Kryvyi Rih, where five teenagers were shooting at birds and stray animals with an air gun right in the city center.

We asked the police to investigate all the circumstances, identify the offenders, determine whether the animals had suffered bodily harm, and bring those responsible to justice

The police response stated that when they arrived at the scene, they interviewed local residents. One of the witnesses said that she heard shots, ran outside, and saw five minors who immediately fled. Other residents reported that they had not previously seen these children or the incident itself and had learned about it from social media.

So, unfortunately, the police have not confirmed the administrative offense, and the perpetrators have not yet been identified.

– On September 11, our lawyer filed a report with the police about a criminal offense in Rivne, where a man brutally killed a dog by stabbing him to death with a pitchfork. This fact is confirmed by a video posted on social media.

In the report, we requested that a pre-trial investigation be initiated, the person involved in the crime be identified, material evidence be collected, and the perpetrator be brought to justice.

As of today, the pre-trial investigation has been completed and the case has been referred to court. We continue to monitor its progress to ensure that the suspect is punished.

– On September 1, our lawyer filed a report with the police regarding a case of animal cruelty. In Dnipro, an unknown man tied a dog to his car and, ignoring the animal’s safety, started driving, as a result of which he dragged him along the road.

In the report, we ask the police to identify the offender and the owner of the car, as well as to determine the condition of the animal and whether he has sustained any physical injuries.

If the fact of injury is confirmed, we demand that the information be entered into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations under Part 1 of Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (cruelty to animals) and that criminal proceedings be initiated.

If no physical injuries are found, we request that a report of an administrative offense be drawn up under Part 1 of Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences (cruelty to animals).

– On September 2, our lawyer filed a report with the police regarding cruelty to animals at the private zoo Krainia Khata in Torske in the Ternopil region. According to a volunteer, zoo employees and visitors systematically abuse the animals.

We ask the police to inspect the conditions for keeping animals, verify the availability of permits and the legality of their acquisition, and, in case of violations, bring those responsible to justice under Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences (cruelty to animals), as well as temporarily seize the animals pending a court decision.

A similar statement was submitted to the State Environmental Inspectorate, which has the authority to respond to such violations.

– On September 2, our lawyer filed a report with the police regarding violations at a cat café in Kropyvnytskyi. According to visitors, the establishment houses sick animals with open wounds and dermatological lesions who are not receiving proper veterinary care. In addition, the animals are kept directly in the café, where they are in constant contact with visitors, which violates sanitary standards and poses a danger to people and the animals themselves.

We ask the police to verify these facts and draw up an administrative report under Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences (cruelty to animals).

We have also submitted an appeal to the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, requesting that they inspect the conditions for keeping animals and verify the necessary permits for keeping animals and carrying out economic activities involving their use.

– On September 4, 2025, our lawyer filed a report with the police regarding an incident in Irpin, where employees of Fora store strangled a stray cat. After the killing, the animal’s body disappeared, and it is still unknown what happened to it. We asked the police to initiate a pre-trial investigation under Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and identify the perpetrators.

We also sent an appeal to the chain’s management, requesting information on the results of their internal investigation. In its response, Fora stated that the store manager had been fired and that the competent authorities would provide a legal assessment of the incident.

– On September 5, our lawyer filed a report with the police regarding an incident in Odesa, where unknown individuals tied a dog to a car and, ignoring his safety, dragged him along the road.

We ask the police to identify the offender and the owner of the car, as well as to determine the condition of the animal and whether he has sustained any physical injuries.

If the fact of cruelty is confirmed, we demand that the information be entered into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations under Part 1 of Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (cruelty to animals) and that criminal proceedings be initiated. If no physical injuries are found, we request that an administrative report be drawn up under Part 1 of Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences.

– On September 8, our lawyer filed a report with the police regarding numerous incidents of animal abuse at Biopark Odesa.

– We ask to check the legality of keeping the animals, their living conditions, the availability of permits, and confirmation of the animals’ legal origin. If violations are found, we request that those responsible be brought to justice. We also request that the animals be temporarily removed pending a court decision.

In addition, we have submitted an appeal to the State Environmental Inspectorate, which has similar powers to investigate.

On September 17, we received a response: the Department of Recreational Areas of the Odesa region did not find any evidence of cruelty to animals.

– On September 9, 2025, we filed a report with the police regarding a cruel incident in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, where a man tortured and then hanged a cat.

We ask law enforcement officers to initiate a pre-trial investigation, identify the perpetrator, and gather all the necessary evidence so that the person who committed this crime is held accountable.

We currently know that a pre-trial investigation has already been initiated.

– On September 16, our lawyer filed a report with the police in Vinnytsia regarding the mass poisoning of dogs near a hospital. In the report, we requested that law enforcement officers initiate a pre-trial investigation under Part 1 of Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — cruelty to animals, which provides for liability for intentional actions that led to their injury or death.

If the investigation does not reveal any signs of a criminal offense, we request that a report of an administrative offense be drawn up under Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences — cruelty to animals.

We insist on a full investigation of this case, identification of those involved in the poisoning, and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

– On September 17, our lawyer filed a report with the police regarding an incident that occurred near the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center, where a group of men brutally mistreated a wild animal — a hare.

According to eyewitnesses, local residents had been feeding this hare, but the perpetrators caught him, strangled him with a trouser belt, and threw him into a car.

We ask the police to initiate a pre-trial investigation into the animal cruelty under Part 1 of Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, to identify all those involved in the crime, and to bring them to justice.

3. Our lawyers are monitoring the cases with open proceedings:
– On September 4, we received a court decision in a case concerning the sale of kittens outdoors in Ternopil, where the animals were kept in cramped cages. The court concluded that there was insufficient evidence to hold the guilty party administratively liable for cruelty to animals and closed the case. We cannot appeal this decision because we are not the injured party or the person against whom the report was filed.

As a reminder, after receiving information about the sale of kittens outdoors, we contacted a volunteer from Ternopil, who, together with local activists, went to the scene, called the police, and filed a report of an administrative offense under Article 89 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences (cruelty to animals). According to the police, reports were drawn up under Articles 89 and 160 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — for cruelty to animals and violation of trade rules.

– The lawyer appealed to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine to issue an order for an unscheduled inspection of Maki-Paki petting zoo in Odesa.

The appeal was filed on September 2, after receiving a response from the State Environmental Inspectorate. It stated that the raccoon named Lucifer was in satisfactory condition, but we are concerned about whether the facility has all the necessary permits and whether it complies with the requirements for keeping wild animals.

As a reminder, back in July we contacted the police and the State Environmental Inspectorate after a video appeared showing the raccoon in severe stress. He was left alone in an enclosure without natural habitat elements, after another raccoon had been removed from there.

– We are monitoring developments in the case concerning the illegal activities of Zviropolis petting zoo in Zhytomyr. As a reminder: in August, the Zhytomyr Court refused to recognize the zoo’s activities as illegal, after which UAnimals filed an appeal with the Seventh Administrative Court of Appeal.

This case is of great importance, as it concerns systemic violations of animal rights, inadequate conditions of keeping, and inaction on the part of regulatory authorities. Our lawyers insist on an open trial so that society can see how animal rights are protected (or violated) in Ukraine.

On September 1, UAnimals filed a motion for an open court hearing with the parties summoned to appear and the opportunity to present our arguments in court in person. We believe that closed written proceedings do not provide sufficient transparency and objectivity, especially when the case concerns living beings.

On September 4, our lawyers submitted a response to the State Environmental Inspectorate’s (SEI) objections to the court. Explanation: after our appeal, the Environmental Inspectorate submitted its objections and explanations (response), and we responded to their arguments, detailing UAnimals’ position and pointing out legal and factual errors in the Inspectorate’s arguments.

On September 9, we received a court ruling dated September 8 denying our motion for an open public hearing. This means that the appellate court will consider the case in written proceedings — without summoning the parties or oral arguments. The court noted that all our arguments had already been set out in the appeal and other documents, so it saw no need for a repeat oral hearing.

The court also referred to the practice of the European Court of Human Rights, according to which written proceedings may be considered sufficient if there is no dispute over the facts of the case and only the correct application of the law is at issue.

On September 22, we received a ruling dated September 18, 2025, in which the Seventh Administrative Court of Appeal denied our appeal. The court upheld the decision of the court of first instance, ruling that our lawsuit had been filed prematurely.

According to the judges, before seeking the closure of the zoo’s illegal activities through the court, we should have first appealed to the State Environmental Inspectorate again with a request to confiscate the animals, and only after a possible refusal or inaction, we should have filed a lawsuit against the inspectorate itself.

We strongly disagree with this approach, as UAnimals and hundreds of concerned citizens have repeatedly appealed to the State Environmental Inspectorate, receiving only formal responses without any action. This position of the court effectively delays the process and leaves animals in dangerous conditions.

4. We continue our regulatory activities. In particular:
– We completed joint work with Eurogroup for Animals on a comprehensive analytical conclusion on loopholes in Ukrainian animal protection legislation. The document, prepared over several months, will now serve as the basis for initiating changes to Ukrainian laws through the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources. In it, we systematically described the challenges faced by wild, farm, and domestic animals, and proposed ways to align Ukrainian legislation with European standards.

– The team worked on a draft law on restricting the activities of breeding facilities, which was prepared for us by the law firm Avelum. The document aims to establish clear requirements for the keeping, breeding, and sale of animals in order to prevent cruel and illegal practices in this area. We finalized the text of the draft law and provided our comments and recommendations for further approval.

– We prepared a request to the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection regarding the current regulatory framework on allowing people with animals into stores, restaurants, and gas stations. The goal is to clarify which documents need to be updated and to ascertain the position of the state authority regarding changes that would allow establishments to decide independently whether to admit visitors with animals.

– UAnimals lawyers participated in the preparation of a scientific paper for the international publisher Springer, in which they analyzed current challenges in the field of animal protection in Ukraine and directions for reforming this area in accordance with European approaches.

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