Woman Helps Animals Rescued by Soldiers Near Frontlines in Ukraine | The Animal Rescue Site


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Kramatorsk, located in Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, continues to be bombed by Russian forces. Residential multi-story buildings are being targeted as well as vehicles. 

According to Ukrinform, another strike on April 6, “damaged 18 multi-story buildings, an educational institution, commercial facilities, an administrative building, and 13 vehicles.”

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Amid all the devastation, a brave woman emerges from this battered city to help animals and those caring for animals. She is another hero in Ukraine that we want to share with you.

This courageous woman takes in dogs and cats rescued by soldiers on the frontlines and finds shelters or caretakers in other parts of Ukraine to care for them.

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She also distributes pet food – provided thanks to your donations – to local volunteers and “grannies” who care for abandoned animals. 

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GreaterGood CEO, Tim Kunin, recently visited Ukraine and met this woman and some of the animals under her care.

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Your donations are making a HUGE difference to rescued animals in Ukraine. The homeless dogs and cats have full bellies and are beyond grateful for your support, and so are their caretakers.

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However, pet food is once again running dangerously low as the donated goods are quickly consumed by the hungry animals. Join us in providing more food to the cats and dogs in Ukraine by donating here. 

Andrea PowellAndrea Powell

Andrea Powell is an animal enthusiast who resides in West Michigan. When not writing, she is exploring the great outdoors with her dogs and horses.

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