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Why Animal Shelters Are in Need of More Food

Anzhelika Babii

When people consider how they can help homeless pets, the first action that usually comes to mind is donating a bag of kibble. While nutrition is undoubtedly an essential foundation of survival, comprehensive aid to shelter animals goes far beyond just providing food and water....

The Healing Power of Emotional Support Dogs for Veterans

Anzhelika Babii

Every year, thousands of military personnel around the world return home carrying wounds that cannot be seen. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), severe anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and profound social isolation are challenges many veterans continue to face long after their active service has ended. While...

Inspiring Ways to help homeless pets in Vinnytsia

Anzhelika Babii

Every day, compassionate individuals dedicate their time and resources to save vulnerable animals. The U-Hearts Foundation is honored to share the inspiring stories of two dedicated volunteers from Vinnytsia who work tirelessly to help homeless pets. Olena Rozsokha lives in Vinnytsia and has dedicated many...

2025 for U-Hearts: Achievements and Gratitude!

Ilona Luchynina

In 2025, U-Hearts Foundation continued its mission to support animals affected by the war in Ukraine, delivering 245 tonnes of aid — a scale that’s hard to grasp on its own, so we like to put it in familiar terms: that’s the equivalent of 12...

Four years of partnership: how Pets Corner has helped thousands of pets in Ukraine

Anzhelika Babii

For more than four years, Pets Corner has stood alongside U-Hearts Foundation, helping provide life-saving support to pets affected by the war in Ukraine. Since 2022, Pets Corner has donated and delivered more than 136 tonnes of pet food, ensuring a reliable supply of nutrition...

russian drone destroyed 2 tonnes of pet food intended for shelters in the Sumy region.

Valeriia Volyk

Last night, we received a message from the head of the U-Hearts warehouse about a strike. As a result of the russian attack, the Nova Post sorting terminal was damaged. At that moment, it was holding a shipment from us containing 2,100 kg of pet...

Beyond Rescue: How Animal Welfare Builds a Humane Society

Anzhelika Babii

In every crisis, whether due to conflict or extreme weather events, animals suffer just as much as people, if not more so. While the world’s attention rightfully turns to affected populations, millions of pets, livestock, and wild animals are also deeply impacted. Assisting animals during...

The Challenge of War: Why We Must Help Stray Dogs and Cats Now

Anzhelika Babii

The full-scale war has created an unprecedented, ever-growing, and highly complex humanitarian crisis for animal welfare across the entire country. As the devastating conflict persistently continues, the daily situation for animals worsens at an alarming rate, with the total number of abandoned pets multiplying rapidly...

How Not to Abandon a Pet: Essential Steps for Taking Your Animal Abroad from Ukraine

Ilona Luchynina

The war and forced emigration have become a severe trial for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian families. Unfortunately, due to various difficulties associated with moving, the number of abandoned pets has increased. The U-Hearts Foundation constantly emphasizes that every life matters. We must all work...

Every animal shelter story Matters or how U-Hearts Foundation Changes Lives

Anzhelika Babii

The Urgent Need to Protect Ukraine’s Animals and Provide aid to shelter animals The devastating impact of the full-scale invasion on animals in Ukraine has been profound and heartbreaking. Countless beloved pets have been left behind, separated from their families due to sudden evacuations and...