For people, the impact of war is devastating—for their pets, the story is the same.
As we approach the fourth year of war in Russian-occupied Ukraine, it is more important than ever to remember that pets in war-torn areas also face dangerous situations.
For survivor pets, that can mean lasting psychological impacts—and potentially lower adoption rates after rescue.
After being captured by Russian forces, defenseless Adik was held as a prisoner of war for eight months. Treated as a “trophy” of war, Adik was abused—and severely injured—while in captivity.
The ideas of war and geopolitics may seem meaningless to Adik and pets like him—all they know is that one day, their home was gone. But pets face the reality of war and suffer its consequences, all the same. Gratefully, Adik is free now.
But he—and other pets like him—has suffered significant physical and psychological trauma while enduring incredibly harsh conditions. On his path to recovery, Adik needed something unique: a special wheelchair to aid in recovery, regain his activity, and help him live his best life possible.
Thanks to the generosity of Greater Good Charities' supporters, Adik now has that wheelchair—and is recovering from the trauma of war and captivity in the arms of his owner, Irina. Together, they have an important mission. With newfound mobility, Adik and Irina attend rallies together, advocating for the release of their family members who remain in captivity.
It is crucial to support communities during challenging times—Adik and Irina’s bravery and resilience show exactly that. Four years of war in Ukraine have made it clear: everyone is impacted during times of war, people and pets alike.
Your donation to help pets like Adik enables Greater Good Charities and our partners to provide medical care, rescue services, and support families and their beloved pets during unprecedented conflicts.