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DELIVERED!

Tatyana and her husband take care of 200 stray dogs just outside of Kyiv. They cook for the dogs and take them to the city clinics to get spayed and vaccinated. To provide a little bit of protection from the cold for the puppies and older dogs they set up pallets with crates that they covered in tarps. It wasn't much but it was something. Last week they found a used trailer for sale. It was a dream come true! They knew it would be perfect for the dogs, but they couldn't afford it. Thanks to YOU, our community of caring dog-lovers Sochi Dogs provided the resources for the trailer and this weekend it was delivered! Take a look at the last photo of the dogs checking it out for the very first time.

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Anna Umansky

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DELIVERED!


A huge thank you to The Guinness Dunn Foundation, Inc and everyone who donated to help deliver much-needed food and supplies to our partners in Ukraine. Here are some scenes from the unpacking party!

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Anna Umansky

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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.  

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Anna Umansky

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Pushik's Adventures in Russia, Latvia, and the US!

After starting life on the streets of Sochi, Russia, Pushik is coming to the US and looking for his forever home!

In May 2021, two-month-old Pushik was found near a bus stop in Sochi. He looked lost and very scared. We think he was born to a family pet who had not been spayed, and then he was abandoned on the streets.

 
 


Sochi Dogs took Pushik to their shelter, where he bonded with Platon, the young son of the shelter's director. Pushik loved playing with other dogs at the shelter, but he was still timid. Growing up in the shelter's rural, isolated setting made him especially shy around people.

 
 

In May 2023, Sochi Dogs transferred Pushik to a foster home in Riga, Latvia, so he could experience life with a family in a city. He has been going to training classes and is getting more comfortable with street sounds. Now, he can walk on a leash in the city, and he loves joining his foster family on outings. He especially enjoys going to coffee shops, where he can practice the many commands he has learned.

Next month, Pushik is traveling to the US, where he'll be looking for his forever home. He is a sweet, very gentle dog who is good with dogs, cats, kids and even goats. He has excellent house manners: he is completely house-trained, is not destructive, and does not guard anything. He's still a bit shy around new people, and he will need some time to adjust to his new home.

Pushik will be ready for adoption in the US. If you're looking for a sweet, loving companion who's always ready for a coffee break, consider adopting Pushik!

Check here for more photos and information.

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Anna Umansky