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26 Dogs Saved from a Frontline Village

Our partners in Dnipro, Ukraine, carried out an incredibly difficult rescue mission and brought 20 puppies and 6 adult dogs to safety from an abandoned village near the front lines.

The conditions were harsh. It was cold and snowy, and the dogs, after everything they had endured, were understandably frightened and cautious. Many had been left behind with little chance of surviving on their own. Reaching them, gaining their trust, and bringing them to safety was not easy, but the Dnipro team did not give up.

Thanks to their courage and determination, 26 dogs are now safe. These dogs still have a long road ahead of them, but now they have something they did not have before: warmth, safety, care, and a chance for a better future.

But the mission is not over yet. More dogs are still waiting there, and the team plans to return in the coming days to rescue as many as possible.

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Anna Umansky

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200 Dogs, 200 Vaccines: Keeping Dnipro Shelter Safe for the 3rd Year.

For the third year in a row, we’re providing vaccines for every resident at the Dnipro Shelter in Ukraine. That’s 200 rabies and DHPPI vaccines, so all the dogs are healthier and protected from preventable diseases.

In a country at war, access to basic vet care becomes extremely difficult. Shelters are overwhelmed, resources are stretched thin, and yet the dogs keep coming. Making sure every dog at Dnipro is vaccinated means they have one less danger to face.

This work would not be possible without you. Donate and join our community of believers, dog-lovers, and do-gooders. When we come together, we can do so much.

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Anna Umansky

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Helping Ukraine’s Dogs Get Ready for a New Life

Vaccines and preventive care aren’t “fun,” but they’re absolutely essential.
In Dnipro, Ukraine, our partners take in many animals coming from the front lines. Before any dog can be adopted, moved to the shelter, or transferred to a rescue in western Ukraine, they must be vet-checked and vaccinated. This protects the dogs themselves, keeps other animals safe, and meets travel/adoption requirements.

That’s where Sochi Dogs steps in — thanks to our Ukraine Fund donors. Your support covers exams and core vaccinations so these dogs can move forward safely. Every shot is recorded in a pet passport that stays with the dog as they travel, creating a clear medical history for their next chapter.

This is the first and most important step toward a healthy, happy life in a loving home.

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Anna Umansky

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From Survival to Hope: Zhanna’s Story

Every dog needs a human, and it’s likely that Zhanna had one, but when soldiers from the Ukrainian military found her, she was trapped in an abandoned apartment building all alone, without any food or water in the not-occupied city of Toretsk. 

From Torestk, she was transported north to a holding center for abandoned animals in Druzhkivka, where she won the hearts of volunteers who chose her over hundreds of other dogs to be one of the lucky few to make it to Sochi Dogs partner rescue in Dnipro.  

Every day at the shelter, Zhanna continues to open up and show her fun, gentle, and playful side. She remembers the kindness of a human touch and the taste of a treat in her belly. It’s clear Zhanna is longing for the home she may have once had. 

This summer, Zhanna lucked out once again —  when the rare opportunity presented itself to send two dogs from Ukraine to the US, the Dnipro team put her at the top of the list. 

 

When found

At the shelter a few months later

 
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Anna Umansky