Shortly after Russia attacked Ukraine, animal welfare organizations and humanitarian organizations made their way to the border areas to provide aid to those in need. A team from PETA Germany also traveled to the Polish border on Friday, February 25, to provide on-site assistance. As of February 27, 64 civilians have been killed during Russian attacks, according to U.N. figures. More than 130,000 people are on the run—many of whom have their animals with them.
PETA Germany Reaches the Polish Border
Immediately after arriving at the Polish border, PETA Germany’s team rescued a cat who was carried by their guardian over 37 miles from the war zone. The cat’s guardian was cared for by PETA Germany as well as other organizations. Among other things, the woman was provided with a wheelchair and medical care. PETA Germany reports numerous people crossing the border with severe hypothermia. The situation is intense and confusing. Hundreds of people, with and without animals, are arriving in Poland exhausted and injured. Due to extreme traffic jams, many people are leaving their cars and walking towards the borders with Hungary, Poland, and Romania. PETA Germany also plans to get 44,000 pounds of animal food into Ukraine.
On February 27, PETA Germany’s team responded to a call for help where several dogs were crossing the border with their human guardians and needed urgent care. All involved were debilitated and frightened.
PETA Entities Appeal to the E.U. to Temporarily Suspend Entry Regulations
PETA entities worldwide appealed to the E.U. on February 25 to temporarily suspend the legal entry requirements for animals at E.U. borders. According to official regulations, animals such as dogs and cats must be vaccinated and microchipped to enter the E.U. Unfortunately, many of those who need to flee are not. After pleas from PETA entities, Hungary, Poland, and Romania have temporarily relaxed the regulations—but implementation remains complicated on the ground. PETA entities have received inconsistent information about the exact implementation of the temporary guidelines at the different border stations.
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Food for Animals in Need
Ukraine stores are closed, and supplies are running low, so PETA Germany is bringing food into the country. The group started by supplying 44,000 pounds of dog and cat food, which will arrive from Monday onwards in the most-affected regions. The undertaking is risky, but they are determined to make it. PETA Germany is doing everything in its power to bring other urgently needed goods into the country as relief supplies.
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