{"id":53423,"date":"2026-03-02T14:30:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uanimals.org\/?p=53423"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:30:27","slug":"uanimals-turns-10-on-march-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uanimals.org\/en\/news\/uanimals-turns-10-on-march-7\/","title":{"rendered":"UAnimals turns 10 on March 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year, UAnimals marks its 10th anniversary. On March 7, we will celebrate a decade of work. Over these years, one thing has become clear: animal protection is not a separate initiative \u2014 it is a set of values that remain strong even in the most difficult times.<\/span><\/p>\n

How did it all begin?<\/b><\/h2>\n

In 2016, it all started with a simple belief: animals do not belong in circuses. From a petition, a Facebook page, and the first public actions, the humanist movement UAnimals grew \u2014 uniting thousands of people across the country. Then came animal rights marches in different cities of Ukraine, Ukrainian brands refusing to use natural fur, a ban on traveling circuses in 30 cities, and the creation of the cross-party association \u201cHumane Country.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Since February 2022, our work has taken on a new scale. The full-scale war forced us to focus on rescuing animals from frontline regions. Over these four years, together with you, we have helped at least 650,000 animals: evacuating them from shelling, delivering food, covering medical treatment, conducting sterilization campaigns, rebuilding and equipping shelters.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is shared work<\/b><\/h2>\n

We are not all-powerful. Our team does everything possible, but without the support of the community, this work would be impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ten years of our journey are about people who:<\/span><\/p>\n