Brave Vet Rescues Traumatized Pets From Ukraine And Delivers Them To Safety

Brave Vet rescues traumatized pets from Ukraine and delivers them to safety. In the Ukraine conflict, where Russian forces have illegitimately invaded another country, there are many casualties of war. The human casualties are horrible in and of themselves, but there are also many pets that have been displaced, injured, and utterly abandoned. A vet from Poland, Jakub Kotovic, along with other fellow volunteers, has decided that enough is enough, and that he can't just sit by knowing that there are animals out there needlessly suffering. Thus, he organized a rescue expedition into Ukraine, and this is how it all went down. Warning, some of these images might evoke strong emotions, so please be advised. Here's Jakub Kotovic, a vet-turned-hero that still humbly considers himself a quote helping hand. When war broke out, he couldn't just stand by, so he went to Ukraine to help the animals that were abandoned amidst the war. For every trip, the van is filled to the brim with animal cages and food supplies. Jakub was sympathetic to the fact that a long drive was very stressful to them, given they've just witnessed war. The staff works all day and all night. The vets only sleep a few hours. It's a sacrifice that they're willing to make in order to save them. Jakub had said that some just couldn't be saved, and many poor pets had to be put down. This dog had a piece of shrapnel lodged in its head that they were able to remove. The vets offer a much-needed emotional support, too. There's a pattern in how the animals from the war zone look. Their eyes often reflect fear and suffering. Every one of these animals suffers from harsh symptoms of PTSD. Other animal rescue organizations from Ireland, Denmark, and many other countries join the cause as well. The ragtag group of vets and volunteers is using all of the money to buy cages, supplies, and other necessities like a van. They're also building new kennels to accommodate the influx of rescues. The animals show their gratitude to the selfless vets. Over 200 cats and dogs were rescued during the operation. Among the rescued is a young pygmy goat named Sasha from Lviv. Though her legs were diseased, she's doing okay and appears to be on her way to recovery. Sasha will be kept as a pet by the ADA Foundation, an animal rescue charity Jacob founded when he was 17. Many people adopt these poor rescues all over Europe. Some were even reunited with their Ukrainian families. Some are already able to take a well-deserved rest.