Almost 100,000 pets in Ukraine will have received lifesaving aid by end of 2024, thanks to Humane Society International and Ukrainian Red Cross war response
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Monday, February 26, 2024
To reach their goal, the HSI/URC program will expand its outreach to three more regions, Zakarpattia, Kharkiv and Sumy, to ensure that aid reaches those in need across Ukraine.
Key Points:
- To reach their goal, the HSI/URC program will expand its outreach to three more regions, Zakarpattia, Kharkiv and Sumy, to ensure that aid reaches those in need across Ukraine.
- Ruud Tombrock, executive director of Humane Society International/Europe, said: "As the conflict in Ukraine persists, both people and animals are enduring unimaginable hardships side by side.
- Maksym Dotsenko, director general of the Ukrainian Red Cross, said: "The Ukrainian Red Cross highly appreciates the support of Humane Society International in providing aid for pets during this difficult time.
- Humane Society International has been helping Ukrainian refugees and their pets since March 2022, providing emergency funding and supplies such as pet food, pet carriers, blankets and veterinary care .