It’s estimated that Ukraine was home to some 750,000 dogs and 5.5 million cats as of 2014.Īccording to one veterinarian who trained in Kyiv, “Ukrainians have an unusually strong bond with their pets and animals in general, which carries over to their distress in this catastrophic war.” Many Americans feel the same way. In countless pictures from the camps and shelters, you see a range of household animals, including dogs, cats, parrots, turtles, and rabbits. Most left behind precious possessions and family heirlooms, literally leaving their homes in a warpath without knowing when or even if they will return.īut many of them refused to leave their pets behind. In contrast, others have made their way to Romania, Hungary, Moldova, and-in some cases-even into Russia. Almost all of them were forced to flee with only what they could carry on their backs or in their cars. So far, Poland has taken in most of these refugees, a total of 3.1 million. Since the beginning of Russia’s war against Ukraine, a staggering 5.7 million Ukrainians have evacuated their homes and fled across international borders.
Unfortunately though, not everyone has that luxury.
If you’re like most people, you don’t think about protecting yourself, let alone your pets, from CBRN threats.
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