Dramatic call for help from Ukraine
The situation in Ukraine is dramatic. Not only people, but also animals are suffering from the war. The entire Donetsk region is to be forcibly evacuated. Many have already left the region. But a local animal welfare activist did not want to flee without her animals, and asked Gut Aiderbichl for help. She took care of 94 orphaned dogs and 29 cats left behind in the war zone.
Under the most difficult conditions, the animal rescuers from Gut Aiderbichl succeeded in bringing a total of 123 animals to safety in two spectacular rescue trips. For this purpose, Gut Aiderbichl rented and renovated an empty animal shelter in Bissendorf near Osnabrück to house the animals. The animals were exposed to great psychological stress, were very traumatized and urgently needed medical care. We can only do this with your help!
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We immediately set out on the road
Residents in Donetsk, near the front lines, received an evacuation notice in September 2022. An animal rescuer from the town of Dobropillia tried to take care of 94 dogs and 29 cats under these difficult conditions. She did not want to leave the animals alone to certain death.
In a first rescue operation by Gut Aiderbichl in mid-September, 45 dogs and 10 cats could already be brought from Ukraine to Germany. The aid mission was extremely risky. Gut Aiderbichl employees drove to the animal shelter in Dobropillia together with the organization "Breaking the chains". Together with shelter owner Tatjana, the animals were loaded and brought across the border. To ensure the best possible care, Gut Aiderbichl rented an empty animal shelter in Bissendorf near Osnabrück. After a journey of several days, the exhausted animals were able to receive initial care in Osnabrück.
No animal is left behind
Due to official problems in Ukraine, it was unfortunately not possible to take all animals with us during our first emergency evacuation in mid-September. 68 animals had to stay behind in Donetsk. For the animal rescuers of Gut Aiderbichl it is an obligation to save all of them. No animal will be left behind!
In mid-October, all the necessary documents were gathered and the courageous animal rescuers from Gut Aiderbichl were able to set off on their second journey. At this point, under the most difficult conditions, the Gut Aiderbichl staff managed to bring the remaining animals to safety. They were given initial care in the specially rented animal shelter in Osnabrück, where they could recover from their exertions.
All of the 123 rescued animals were exposed to great psychological stress, were very traumatized and needed urgent medical care.
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Reunion joy
After a risky journey through Ukraine, our employees are now on site in Dobropillia for the second time. The joy for the reunion is great! Finally, the remaining 68 animals can be loaded. Other animal rescuers from Gut Aiderbichl are already waiting in the next largest town to bring the animals across the border and thus to safety.
On the road again
Second emergency evacuation from Ukraine
Finally arrived
But it is not over yet
We have made it! After days of driving under the most difficult conditions, our animal rescuers have finally arrived at our rescue center in Osnabrück. The rescuers, as well as the 45 dogs and 10 cats, are visibly relieved to have survived the journey safely. But the relief is not of long duration. Due to official problems in Ukraine, it was unfortunately not possible for us to take all the animals with us. 70 of them are still waiting in Donetsk for their rescue! We do not leave any animals behind and therefore we are already planning the next trip to Ukraine. Time is running out and we will not give up until we have brought all 125 animals to safety.
Arrival at the shelter
and then the shock
Ride of our animal rescuers
through Ukraine
Our animal rescuers have been on the road for hours, desperately trying to find a way to the animal rescuer Tatjana with her over 100 dogs and cats in the embattled Donetsk region. Unfortunately, there are many roadblocks and the roads are partly in very bad condition. But we are not giving up and are confident to find a way! We will report again as soon as we finally reach Tatjana and her animals!
Dramatic call for help
from Ukraine
Situation on site
in Ukraine
Once again in Ukraine
Fully loaded with food and in-kind donations, we set off again for Ukraine. Unfortunately, we could not, as planned, bring the relief supplies directly to the animal welfare activist in Mykolayiv, because the roads were closed due to bombardments. However, thanks to the help of a bus driver, all the food and material donations finally reached the animal welfare activist from Mykolayiv, who in turn was able to distribute them to animal shelters and needy private individuals and their animals. It is moving to see what it's possible when we all stick together to protect the animals.
At Gut Aiderbichl
The Ukrainian families with over 40 animals have finally arrived at Gut Aiderbichl. Now they can recover a little from the traumatic experiences and the dogs can romp on the large dog run that was built for them and leave the stress behind. Even though we have helped the Ukrainian families and their animals out of their predicament, they are still left with the sad fate of having lost their homes and having to leave the men behind in the war zone. This fate is shared by many other people and animals. We strive to help as many as possible and urgently need your support!
Meeting
In the early hours of the morning, our animal rescuers met the Ukrainian family and their animals. The relief about the assurance of accommodation at the Schroffner estate of Gut Aiderbichl (in Henndorf near Salzburg) was palpable. However, the group still has a long journey ahead of them. They will make a stopover in Hungary to recover a little from their exertions.
In the meantime, the work in Henndorf is in full swing: the accommodation is being prepared for the family of 8 and a large run is being built for the numerous dogs.
Late in the evening
at the border
Our animal rescuers are still at the Ukrainian border waiting for the family. Previously, they delivered over 1500 kg of dog food to the local animal shelter. We sincerely hope that the family will be able to cross the border safely with their animals.
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Arrived
on the border with Ukraine
Our animal rescuers are in Siret in the border area and provide help on the spot. In the meantime, they have made contact with a group that is currently fleeing with their animals across the border to Romania. The family does not have the heart to leave their animals behind in the war zone and would like to bring their four-legged friends to safety. The animal rescuers from Gut Aiderbichl are helping! We will keep you up to date!
Departure
Direction Ukraine
The animal rescuers from Gut Aiderbichl in action. On Friday, they will set off for the Ukrainian border. Fully loaded with dog food and first aid kits, they have an important mission: to help the people and animals who are in need because of the war.
Support our rescue mission with a donation to help the animals and their owners.
Look not look away - Gut Aiderbichl provides unbureaucratic and fast help on site.
Dieter Ehrengruber, Board of Trustees Gut Aiderbichl
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