What began as a small shelter and a handful of dedicated volunteers grew into Animal Rescue Kharkiv, officially founded in 2016.
When the invasion began in 2022, the demand to rescue and protect animals surged and we answered by saving more lives than ever before. Now, in the fourth year of war, your support is critical to help us continue this lifesaving work.
10,000+
Animals rescued, treated, and given shelter. From kittens and puppies to farm animals and fish!
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Rescue Centers across Kharkiv, including our Veterinary Clinic, Little Prince Cat Sanctuary, and ARK Peace Sanctuary.
365
Days a year
new arrivals in need of care, food, and safety as the war continues to displace families and the animals they love.
29,000+
Animals rescued, treated, and given
shelter. From kittens
and puppies, to farm
animals and fish!
What began as a small shelter and a handful of dedicated volunteers grew into Animal Rescue Kharkiv, officially founded in 2016. When the invasion began in 2022, the demand to rescue and protect animals surged and we answered by saving more lives than ever before. Now, in the fourth year of war, your support is critical to help us continue this lifesaving work.
29,000+
Animals rescued, treated, and given shelter. From kittens
and puppies, to farm
animals and fish!
3
Rescue Centers across Kharkiv including our Veterinary Clinic, Little Prince Cat Sanctuary, and ARK Peace Sanctuary
365
Days a year, new arrivals in need of care, food, and safety
as the war continues to displace
families and the animals they love.
Please watch this special video from
Animal Rescue Kharkiv Deputy Head, Igor Sobko
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As the war continues, every village under attack leaves more animals behind. Confused, scared, and often in need of medical care and food, they need your help. In Ukraine, where costs are lower, your donation can go up to 20 times further than it would elsewhere.
Volunteering
Opportunities
We are always in urgent need of veterinarians, both local and international, who can offer time, skills, or guidance for animals in critical condition. Love cats? At Little Prince Sanctuary, your visit means the world. A gentle touch, a kind voice, these small moments are everything.
Partner With ARK
Are you distributor with access to life-saving food and supplies? Maybe you're in a band, or you're an influencer, or public figure with the power to amplify our message. Do you work for company that believes in giving back and would consider matching employee donations? Whatever your reach, your resources, or your role we’d love to connect and create something meaningful together.
More ways that you can help!
Adoptions
Find your new best friend
For animals in Ukraine, every adoption is more than a good deed. It’s an act of love, resilience, and hope. At ARK, we rescue animals in the middle of war. Animals who have lost everything, just like the people around them. Providing a forever home isn’t just kind, it’s life-changing, for them and for you.
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