We are all appalled and saddened by the horrific acts of war in Ukraine over the last few weeks.
That’s why we wanted to share with you how you can support the people of Ukraine with their pets and animals.
Ireland along with other EU Member States have temporarily lifted restrictions on the movements of pets, allowing Ukrainians to bring their pets and other small animals with them as they seek refuge from the war. For children especially, their beloved pets are a huge source of comfort when coping with so much trauma and change. The people of Ireland have already shown great solidarity in welcoming these families; extending that welcome to their pets too will help to ease their pain.
Others will have little time when making agonising decisions about what to take with them as they flee. Sadly, some have no choice but to leave their much-loved pets behind. Many animals are also in rescue centres. As the war continues, many more animals will need help, to save them from starvation and injury.
The ISPCA are members of Eurogroup for Animals, Europe’s leading animal welfare organisation. Eurogroup has made a list available to the public of their members and other animal welfare organisations that are actively working or collaborating with local animal welfare organisations on the ground in Ukraine and bordering EU countries. These organisations are providing a range of vital supports including emergency funding, and essentials such as pet food and veterinary supplies, to ensure animals can carry on being rescued and cared for during the crisis.
How you can help:
- If you would like to help protect animals caught up in this horrific war in Ukraine, you can find a list of animal welfare organisations that are actively working in the affected areas and need support here
- Share links to these animal welfare organisations with your animal-loving friends and family so that they too can help if they can.
- Continue to stand in solidarity and welcome the people of Ukraine and their pets to a warm and safe refuge in our homes and country.
Thank you for standing with the people of Ukraine and their pets and animals. Thank you for caring for all animals with us.
