Volunteers Rescue Pets Left Behind During Evacuations in Ukraine

Ukrainian police are helping residents leave homes during continued Russian attacks. Volunteers are collecting pets that owners cannot take when evacuating.

Volunteers enter buildings after residents depart to locate cats, dogs, and other animals. The animals are placed in temporary care until owners can be located. The effort runs alongside official evacuation work by police. Volunteers coordinate with police to avoid entering active conflict zones.

Russian attacks continue in the areas where evacuations are taking place. Residents are directed to leave quickly, often without time to arrange pet transport. No named officials or specific locations are identified in reports of the volunteer activity.