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Corporate social responsibility with Rostyslav Vovk of Kormotech

After the full-scale invasion in 2022, Kormotech launched Save Pets of Ukraine, which has since grown into a global initiative. Through U-Hearts foundation, donors and partners from around the world are helping to feed, treat, and rehome pets affected by the war.

Pet News (page 7)

Catch up on the latest news from the animal world. Charity provides emergency care to Gaza donkeys and hoses.

Update U-Hearts Foundation & Pet Family Partnership

As we reach the last few months of 2024, we want to highlight the continuing situation in Ukraine and the exceptional work of the U-Hearts Foundation team.

Charities in Ukraine vaccinate nearly 14,000 animals against rabies

Outbreaks of the disease have increased since the Russian invasion. As World Rabies Day approaches, a rabies vaccination programme in Ukraine is celebrating vaccinating almost 14,000 cats and dogs.

Charities vaccinate pets as rabies spreads in Ukraine

New scheme aims to vaccinate 7,000 animals. A coalition of animal welfare organisations are vaccinating pets in Ukraine against rabies as outbreaks in the country increase.

Kormotech expands social initiatives in response to Ukraine’s challenges in 2023

With more than 10 social projects, the pet food manufacturer is increasingly prioritizing these initiatives. Kormotech, one of Ukraine’s largest pet food producers, expanded the scope of its social projects in 2023.

Volunteers evacuate pets from Ukraine combat zones

Pets and people are being moved to safety. Volunteers are risking their lives to rescue pets from cities on the current front-line of the war between Ukraine and Russia.

Ukraine Pets given helping hand

PAWS & CLAWS From dressing up dogs to a snake shedding skin – your pet queries answered. Sean also helps a reader whose dog loves bouncing on the trampoline.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine

Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss the Cyprus Confidential investigation & David interviews Yuriy Tokarski CEO of the U-Hearts foundation, a charity that protects and rescues pets in Ukraine suffering from the impacts of the war.

Shelters find forever homes for Ukrainian pets

Donations have helped abandoned pets receive vital veterinary care. As the war in Ukraine continues, animal shelters in the country have been working hard to find forever homes for pets which have become separated from their owners.

Talking dogs

Thanks to a charitable organisation, more than 1,500 dogs and cats were rescued in one week following the Kakhovka Dam explosion and flooding in Ukraine’s Kherson region.U-Hearts’ Save Pets of Ukraine initiative supported 13 volunteer groups and non-governmental organisations by donating pet food, transportation cages, medications, and metal saws for cutting chains and locks.

Caring for the pets of Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has been devastating not only for the people of the country, but also their pets. Russia’s invasion has led to countless homes being destroyed and as people have fled from the fighting

Frontline heroes

Animal rescuers are continuing their efforts to save and care for thousands of abandoned pets across Ukraine.

Ukrainian animal shelters find homes for pets left behind in Russia's war: 'We have to stick together'

When the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, Ukrainians with pet carriers were a frequent sight among the stream of refugees heading west.

For Ukraine’s Animals, a Home Is Getting Harder to Find

Early in the war, thousands of pets were ferried out of danger, mostly to other European countries. But now adoptions are waning.

Ukraine fights on in "Fortress" Bakhmut & Russia's German spy exposed

Day 348.Today, we bring you updates from the front lines and analyse why Ukraine’s bid for EU membership may be more difficult than it first appears. Plus, we explore how Germany's intelligence agency became a liability for Europe.

FLASHPOINT UKRAINE: Providing to Abandoned Pets in War Zones

Russian forces continue their assault on Ukraine's eastern city of Bakhmut. Moldova’s President claims Russia is trying to destabilize the country, so how will its new government address the challenge? Plus, providing aid to abandoned pets in war zones.

Christmas appeal launched to help thousands of stray dogs and cats in war-torn Ukraine

A Christmas appeal has been launched to help stray dogs and cats in war-torn Ukraine. Thousands of abandoned pets are living on the streets and in shelters as a freezing winter kicks in and Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion continues.

Hampers offer greatest gift

A CHRISTMAS appeal has been launched to help the abandoned pets of Ukraine. With the invasion ongoing, thousands of stray and homeless animals require desperate support.

The fight to survive

Dogs in Ukraine need urgent support as winter threatens to compound their situation and place further strain on volunteers and shelters. Joanne Bednall finds out more.

U-Hearts Ukraine & Pet Family Partnership Announcement

Pets Corner is committed to helping the people and pets of Ukraine. We have recently partnered with the wonderful team at U-Hearts Foundation. This incredible organisation is helping to feed, protect and support abandoned pets affected by the ongoing conflict.

Riot brewing in Russian-occupied Mariupol & analysing Surovikin

Day 292.Today, we discuss reports that Ukrainian armed forces have destroyed the Wagner Group’s headquarters in Luhansk, and analyse the influence of Putin's new 'General Armageddon’, Sergey Surovikin.Plus – the human cost of this war grows by the day. But what about pets Ukrainians were forced to leave behind?

Christmas hamper range to help pets in Ukraine

Ukraine pet charity U-Hearts has launched ‘Operation Paw-pose’ — a selection of Christmas hampers made up of essential items such as blankets, food, and medical supplies to support the animal population in the war-torn country. The range comprises hampers for cats, small dogs and larger dogs. The one for cats costs £14.26 and contains anti-flea drops and collar, food, shampoo, a toy, bowl, litter and anthelmintics; the one for small and medium-sized dogs is valued at £27.29 and includes food, a toy, anti-flea drops and collar, bowl, shampoo, lead, collar and anthelmintics; and the one for large dogs is valued at £38.45 and contains food, a toy, anti-flea drops and collar, bowl, shampoo, lead, collar, anthelmintics and vitamins.

Operation Paw-pose

‘Operation Paw-pose’ kickstarts season of giving for pets in Ukraine with support from professional dog groomer Verity Hardcastle Abandoned pets in war-torn Ukraine hoping for a glimmer of joy this Christmas as leading Ukraine charity, U-Hearts, launches Operation Paw-pose.

‘Operation Paw-pose’ kickstarts season of giving for pets in Ukraine

Abandoned pets in war-torn Ukraine hoping for a glimmer of joy this Christmas as leading Ukraine charity, U-Hearts, launches Operation Paw-pose. The initiative is calling on the UK pet-loving population to purchase a festive hamper made up of essential items, including blankets, food, and medical supplies.

ifaw rushes emergency help to animals in Ukraine

With the arrival of winter in Ukraine, we at IFAW are expanding our efforts by partnering up with Mykolaiv Red Cross and Nova Ukraine to provide mattresses, blankets and insulated houses for cats and dogs, as well as food for animals of families in need and free home visits by veterinary specialists. We’ll first focus on animals whose owners’ homes have been destroyed, those staying in shelters and those with injuries from the war.