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PETA Germany completed two parallel rescue missions in Ukraine on the night of Thursday, March 3. Facing grave danger, the organization and animal group Viva! Poland rescued nearly 100 hungry cats and dogs, many of whom were very sick. The animals made it across the Polish border, and now they’re being treated by veterinarians.

At the same time, another team from PETA Germany and Polish animal group White Paw crossed the border into Ukraine to rescue an additional 26 cats and a dog. During this rescue, they delivered 44,000 pounds of food and other supplies, which are now being distributed across the country. And they have already delivered a second truck packed full of food and other emergency supplies since then.

UPDATE 🇺🇦 Nearly 150 dogs and cats from Ukraine are now safe in Poland!PETA Germany, alongside Viva! Poland and White Paw, completed two rescue missions in Ukraine last night.

Posted by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) on Friday, March 4, 2022

PETA Germany is fighting through congested roads and miles of red tape to get animals to Poland. These trips will be followed by many more.


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