Brave. Heroic. Resilient.
We have heard countless heartbreaking stories stemming from the invasion of Ukraine. We have seen how war and human conflict does not limit its effects to people but also their beloved pets — pets who give love without judgment. Innumerable veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, and pharmacies have been destroyed in the conflict. Those that remain have scarce resources, medications, and care providers. Many refugees have been forced to leave their beloved pets as they fled their homes.
In the midst of sudden loss and sadness, we have been hearing stories that exemplify the strength of love and commitment to pets from the Ukrainian veterinary community, where veterinarians and their staff are risking their lives to save beloved pets.
As a community of pet-passionate human beings, we are stronger (and louder) together.
In solidarity with the veterinary community and support for the people and pets of Ukraine, Trupanion is proud to organize Paws For Ukraine, a fundraising initiative in partnership with MightyVet. We are raising funds to help provide resources including access to pet food, medical supplies and medication, and helping to reunite pets with their owners. Join the effort!
Donate Stories from the ground
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Sumy, Ukraine March 22, 2022 Dr. Andrii Klietsov with his mentor, an 86-year-old veterinarian who also taught his father. She brought food when his hospital was without power. via Dr. Andrii Klietsov
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Uzhhorod, Ukraine March 16, 2022 Ukrainian refugees head to EU border. Humanitarian volunteer gave a drink to a dog that was not allowed to cross the border with refugees. via Shutterstock
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Isaccea, Romania March 8, 2022 Refugee Ukrainians walk from Ukraine to Isaccea in Romania after crossing the border. via Shutterstock
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Sumy, Ukraine March 30, 2022 Dr. Andrii Klietsov's 8-year-old son, who recently celebrated his birthday while sheltering, helps to check vitals on a cat at the veterinary hospital. via Dr. Andrii Klietsov
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Sumy, Ukraine March 20, 2022 Photograph of Semen Klietsov’s classmate and family. “All were killed in an airstrike” according to Dr. Klietsov. via Dr. Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS
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Romania March 22, 2022 Flags painted on a Volunteer Tent showing worldwide support at a border in Romania via Dr. John Geller's interview with Dr. Steve Weinrauch
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Sumy, Ukraine March 22, 2022 Dr. Andrii Klietsov's entire staff is now sheltering. He continues to treat injured pets in Sumy, Ukraine. via Dr. Andrii Klietsov
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Sumy, Ukraine March, 2022 Patient of Dr. Andrii Klietsov, injured in Sumy, Ukraine. via Dr. Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS
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Sumy, Ukraine March 23, 2022 Dr. Andrii Klietsov's entire staff is now sheltering. He continues to treat injured pets with his 9-year-old daughter as his only surgical assistant. via Dr. Andrii Klietsov
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Dnipro, Ukraine March 3, 2022 A young woman hides in the basement with her pet during an air raid alert. via Shutterstock
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Medyka, Poland March 4, 2022 A refugee from the Russian invasion of Ukraine holds his dog at a reception area just across the border. via Shutterstock
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Kyiv, Ukraine March 15, 2022 A man and his dogs stand in front of a badly damaged residential building that was hit by a Russian shell. via Shutterstock
Get involved
Make a direct impact
Your donation makes a difference - see how the funds you raised have already made an impact.
100% of funds raised will be utilized to support the people and pets of Ukraine. Funds will be used to:
Reconnect pet owners with lost pets
Provide access to pet food
Obtain and send medications and pet supplies
From Trupanion
Trupanion is proud to support the people and pets of Ukraine by matching 100% of team member donations up to $100,000.00. Hear more from our leaders below.
Trupanion President Margi Tooth
Using Trupanion's brand voice to rally the pet community in support of the people and pets of Ukraine via the Paws For Ukraine campaign.
Trupanion Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS
Sharing the goals of Paws For Ukraine in a conversation with Dr. Anastasiia from Kyiv, Ukraine as she shelters in Estonia.