Target: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
Goal: Aid and invest in animal rescue efforts in Ukraine.
Heartbreaking images have emerged of refugees clinging to their pets for dear life. Stories have circulated about the heroic efforts of a zoo staff to ensure the well-being of the terrified animals under their care, even in the midst of a war zone. Such stirring anecdotes remind the world that the victims of the Ukraine invasion are many.
Efforts to rescue Ukraine’s pets and zoo animals are ongoing. Some zoo inhabitants have been successfully evacuated to other countries, and several refugee centers now have opened their doors to pets. Charitable organizations have also been delivering pet food and other essentials along with humanitarian aid to under-siege regions. The tragic deaths of volunteers who died by Russian gunfire while bringing these supplies is a stark reminder of the dangers, however. And the recent bombing of an animal adoption shelter, which killed five dogs, demonstrates the vitality of getting any living being out of harm’s way.
Sign the petition below to urge the European Union to invest in this massive effort to save lives.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Ms. von der Leyen,
Vulnerable animals, brought to the brink of terror by relentless explosions and to the brink of starvation by ever-dwindling food and water supplies, have added another inhumane and horrific dimension to Russia’s assault on Ukraine. Whiles these animals, especially those imprisoned in abandoned homes or zoos, have few options for escape and safety, dedicated volunteers have made a mission of rescuing as many of them as possible…often at risk to their own lives. They have delivered needed food, offered foster home shelters, relaxed their rules for pet-holding refugees, and even vowed to stay behind in warzones to safeguard these animals.
They cannot continue this herculean effort alone. The European Commission has touted its commitment to animal welfare. Please show this dedication amidst one of the continent’s gravest animal welfare crises. Devote resources, funds, and personnel to rescue these vulnerable animals and to ensure the safety of the heroes helping bring them to safety.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Matthias Darksen
Yes, PLEASE help the animals – they must be TERRIFIED, poor things!
I would love to help these animals to take even one dog into my home for temporary. I can not afford to keep a pet for good as I dont work anymore. I am sorry for the pets and ppl who is still living there these animals needs are help to get them out off there ppl are donating to these ppl why not donate to these animals aswell
THIS IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE! Animals are living beings who are subjected to a human’s war! They are innocents too! This is unfair to them too! PLEASE just because they are a different species, animals are living breathing sentient creatures and we have a RESPONSIBILITY for them as well.PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THESE OTHER LIVING BEINGS WE SHARE OUR PLANET WITH! PLEASE HELP THEM.
that Putin should be put away
Poor babies
Oh,please help all the animals in Ukraine! They provide such comfort, loyalty & humor.
NO BRAINER ..PERCENTAGE OF .DONATIONS SHOULD ALSO BE FOR RESCUING ANIMALS.
THIS SHOULD BE THE JOB OF ALL THE ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS!!!!!
NO ONE SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND….HOW CAN YOU!!!????
We have trash that say these animal stories in Ukraine is getting too much press. This is why i detest humans.
I cannot imagine the horror for the zoo animals behind bars and walls who cannot even follow the natural instinct of fight or flight. All animals need our support now more than ever.
The EU isn’t doing ANYTHING for the PEOPLE of Ukraine. How can we expect them to do ANYTHING for the dumb innocent animals caught up in the war started by the vile evil pig-eyed Putin?
Help innocents creatures 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Please help the animals
Let the common sense of humanity and Government provide the help and necessities to ensure animals are provided the shelter and care that they desperately need.
Most definitely we need help for the animals. Please do all you can for them.
And, please, DONT forget ZOO Animals, they are also starving, being killed and terrorized
The animals are a high priority and common decency says we must do all possible for the innocent victims of this incredible disaster created by Putin and the Russians.
Of course that includes the zoo animals who are totally dependent on being cared for.
PRAYING FOR ALL THESE ANIMALS TO BE SAFE FROM HARM!!! PLEASE GIVE THEM ALL FOOD AND WATER AND LET THEM LIVE FOR THEIR LIFE SPAN WITHOUT ANY CRUEL ACTS DOBE TO THEM!!!!!!
Things will change when Putin is put in a zoo!
Ukrainiens care about their animals and hope others can help them during this horrific time. They are forced to flee their beloved country but did not leave their beloved pets behind. I understand Zoo animals are suffering without food and care. This entire scenario is just so unbelievable. The entire world needs to help and support these people before it’s too late.
The animals are a high priority and common decency says we must do all possible for the innocent victims of this incredible disaster created by Putin and the Russians.
Of course that includes the zoo animals who are totally dependent on being cared for.
Please help!
PRAYING FOR THESE PEOPLE TO TAKE CARE OF ALL THE ANIMALS–PETS AND ZOO ANIMALS TOO WITHOUT ANY CRUELTY TO COME TO ALL THESE ANIMALS AS WELL!!!!