Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund

Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund
FormationJune 2022 (2022-06)
FounderDaniel Fine
TypeCharitable organization
Tax ID no.92-0430918
Legal status501(c)(3)
Location
Region served
Ukraine
Founder
Daniel Fine
Main organ
volunteer
Websiteuwarf.org

Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund is a non-profit organization[1] that helps create awareness for the plight of abandoned animals and provides material support to animal rescue and animal shelter efforts in Ukraine. It is commonly referred to as UWARF.[2][3]

History

Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund was created in 2022 shortly after the Russian invasion into Ukraine. It was started by Daniel Fine, whom, early in the war went to Ukraine to help in animal welfare efforts, both working directly with animals and assisting with technology and building community around animal welfare volunteers, veterinarians and humanitarian services.[4][3]

Fine’s first trip to help the animals of Ukraine was motivated by Lawrence Anthony's work about an elephant sanctuary, "The Elephant Whisperer," and the journey resulted in the creation of UWARF.[5]

Taking a similar approach to Anthony. Dan captured subsequent visits on video and produced the documentary War Tails.[6]

Services

UWARF operates primarily in the United States and Canada. It provides funding, assists in securing and shipping veterinary supplies and equipment and provides technology support for Ukrainian-based rescue organizations.[7]

The animal rescuers and shelters supported by UWARF attempt to reunite the animals left behind when their families evacuated their homes.[8] Often the only evacuation route is via train, and the Ukrainian railroad does not allow animals on board.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Accredible. "Accredible • Certificates, Badges and Blockchain". Accredible • Recipient Portal. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  2. ↑ Paterson, Shannon (July 1, 2022). "West Vancouver retiree heading back to Ukraine to help abandoned animals". CTVNews. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Brian Flood, Nikolas Lanum (June 20, 2022). "Ukrainian Animals War Relief Fund founded to save displaced pets after tech exec saw devastation firsthand". Fox News. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  4. ↑ Quinn, Stephen (February 28, 2025). ""War Tails" uncovers the impacts on stray animals in Ukraine". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  5. ↑ Brian Flood, Nikolas Lanum (June 20, 2022). "Ukrainian Animals War Relief Fund founded to save displaced pets after tech exec saw devastation firsthand". Fox News. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  6. ↑ "War Tails uncovers impacts of conflict on stray animals in Ukraine". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Pets are victims of war in Ukraine, too. They really need our help". euronews. March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  8. ↑ "How a retired Edmonds entrepreneur is using tech to help dogs and cats in Ukraine". king5.com. August 11, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  9. ↑ "War in Ukraine: 'Pets are getting left at train stations'". Retrieved March 3, 2025.
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