Disaster relief in Ukraine
Your gifts are making a difference
Unbelievably, the war in Ukraine continues to devastate people and animals in the crossfire. Veterinary care teams are continuing to make every effort to provide urgent medical care, food, and shelter to injured, displaced, and starving animals.
Thanks to your gifts, AVMF has directed more than $470,000 in disaster relief funding since the start of the conflict to help provide food, medical supplies, and emergency support to organizations providing care in danger zones.
With your support, we can continue partnering with organizations like the Ukrainian Small Animals Veterinary Association (USAVA), Ukraine Veterinary Medical Foundation, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), and the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria.
Your gifts in action
April 2023
Heeding the call
For farmers, their livestock is their livelihood. When the conflict heated up in 2022, many families fled for their lives with only the pets that could be carried. However, many veterinarians and rescue volunteers put themselves in danger to stay and care for animals that were left behind.
April 2023
All creatures, big and small
Zoos in the area of fighting have been greatly impacted by war. Some of the animals were killed and some were rehomed to nearby countries that could accommodate them. The rest are relying on the support of your generous gifts to receive food, shelter, and veterinary medical care.
April 2023
Feeding time for multitudes
Veterinary clinics and shelters are overflowing with displaced pets who may be suffering injury and post-traumatic stress. Every day volunteers care for these animals with the goal of restoring their health and reconnecting them with family. Your gifts ensure that these animals get the nourishment they need.
Animals in Ukraine still need us
If the Ukrainian effort is where your heart lies, we encourage you to continue to give. Be sure to select “Disaster Relief” and enter “Ukraine” in the “
If the Ukrainian effort is where your heart lies, we encourage you to continue to give. Be sure to select “Disaster Relief” and enter “Ukraine” in the “