New Rescue Partner in Ukraine
We have exciting news to share: Sochi Dogs has a new partner in Ukraine that is doing amazing work!
The Dnipro Shelter is a non-profit animal rescue currently carrying for dogs, cats, and a small herd of goats that was founded in 2012. Built entirely by volunteers from scrap materials the shelter has mosaic floors made from leftover tile and colorfully painted fences. It's a true labor of love that brings hope and joy even in the most difficult times.
A small staff works around the clock in long shifts to provide medical support and feed the nearly 270 shelter residents twice a day. The shelter runs a hotline people can call when they find an animal in need. New animals arrive almost daily, many of them rescued by the Ukrainian military and need to be treated for war-related injuries. Most recently the shelter welcomed Dina, a 3-year-old dachshund-terrier mix. A soldier rescued her from the battlefield during shelling. Her back leg was injured and needed to be amputated. Dina is now looking for a quiet, loving home far from the war zone.
Sochi Dogs will be working with Dnipro to cover medical expenses for injured dogs and find homes for some of the residents in the US and the EU. The shelter also has a team of volunteers who work incredibly hard to hold adoption events in the center of Dnipro allowing the city’s residents to interact with the animals and help them find homes in Ukraine.
The staff and volunteers at Dnipro are true heroes working under the most difficult conditions. Sochi Dogs is honored to support this work and the rescue efforts. If you would like to help, please consider making a donation, 100% of what you give will go to the Dnipro Shelter.
