Ukraine Animal Shelter Destroyed By Bombs Is Trying To Rebuild While Caring For Hundreds Of Animals
Andrea Powell
When the war began two years ago, bombs rained down on the Kyiv region and badly damaged an animal shelter called "The Best Friends" in the village Fasova, Makariv district.
Several animals were killed, but most were saved after the shelter was hit over seven times by aircraft and grad shelling. The shelter, which was founded in 2014 by Onoprienko Galina Fedorovna, relies on donations to care for the abundance of homeless animals.
The shelter building and nearly all the animal enclosures were destroyed. The courageous people who stayed behind to care for the animals refused to give up.
They stayed in the dangerous area to care and feed for the animals and are now starting to rebuild the shelter. United for Animals, our nonprofit partner on the ground in Ukraine, told us, "Currently, the shelter is being rebuilt thanks to donations and assistance from various foundations. Now it has received a lot of evacuated animals from active war zones. Currently, there are more than 650 dogs and 350 cats, horses, foxes and a raccoon dog. Since the shelter was able to be rebuilt only partially, many animals still live in old, destroyed enclosures that have been cosmetically repaired."
Greater Good Charities is helping by providing pet food, supplies and outdoor dog kennels - thanks to your continued support.
Pet Food
Nutritious dog food is being delivered to the shelter to help feed the hundreds of dogs in their care. The money saved on purchasing food can be used to rebuild the shelter and provide medical care.
Supplies
Together with United for Animals, a truckload of firewood was delivered to keep the animals warm in the shelter during the bitter cold winter months. The shelter posted, "Thank you so much!! We received help from Greater Good Charities and UFA / United for Animals in the form of a firewood machine. This is the ten cubic wood we need to heat our premises. Thank you for such valuable help."
Outdoor Dog Kennels
The innocent animals have been through so much and deserve a safe and warm place to live while they wait for a forever home. The outdoor dog kennels filled with straw allow the dogs to escape the wind and snow. The dogs were thrilled with their new shelter and couldn't stop wagging their tails.
Photo: United for AnimalsJoin us in helping the shelter rebuild and care for the hundreds of animals saved from the war-torn streets. Together, we CAN change the world.
