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Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser Forward this email to a friend Share Tweet Please help us rush aid to the forgotten animal victims of war-torn Ukraine right now. Dear friends,  In the midst of the devastating war in Ukraine, countless animals find themselves lost, abandoned, starving, injured and with nowhere to turn. They roam the shattered streets, desperate for some semblance of kindness. In these dark times, the simple comfort of a warm meal and a safe space to sleep makes a world of difference for animal victims in need – and with your help today, we can show these poor souls the compassion they deserve. Please help the animals of Ukraine before it’s too late! You may remember we promised to remain in Ukraine for the duration of the war, committing to do everything in our power to aid the animals who rely on us so heavily. Alongside our partners, we have upheld this promise.  However, we now face an incredibly urgent and pressing situation: as Russian forces advance and donations dwindle, the thousands of animals we have been helping are now in grave peril, and the NOWZAD animal shelter in Kramatorsk home to 80 dogs and 20 cats is facing destruction. Credit: NOWZAD The lives of thousands of animals in Ukraine hang in the balance, and we must act FAST. Every passing day, the shelter is filled with the anxiety of potential encroachment, the fear of needing to evacuate at a moment's notice, and the looming threat of depleting food and medical supplies, which would mean complete disaster for the animals we have worked so hard to protect. We are deeply concerned about the situation on the ground, especially in the eastern city of Kramatorsk in Donbas. The conflict spares no one, least of all the helpless four-legged souls we are committed to safeguarding, as the advancing forces threaten to plunge the region into deeper turmoil. Terrifyingly, the Russian military is making advances at three critical points, ominously closing in on our newly constructed shelter in Kramatorsk. With the frontlines a mere 20 miles from the shelter, the proximity to the fighting puts the shelter and the animals we've promised to protect in immediate jeopardy. Should the Russian military gain control, the fate of all the dogs and cats would be sealed unless we take decisive action right now to prepare feeding and medical supply routes and evacuation plans.  Credit: Eva Fomycheva/Donbas Frontliner We must brace ourselves for the worst. However, everything in Ukraine is expensive as vital supplies become scarce. Your support will help us secure these vital resources, including dog food and medical supplies, and in these critical moments, we once again lean on your generosity to make an impact. Credit: Oleksandr Ratushniak/UNDP/Ukraine We urgently need funds to stock up on animal essentials and possibly facilitate the safe evacuation of the animals to safety. We are in dire need of raising as much support as possible, so we humbly ask you to donate as generously as you are able today. Please donate now For the animals, Gloria Davies (and Max and Flora!) CEO and Founder Network for Animals P.S. As the situation in Ukraine rapidly deteriorates, the fate of thousands of terrified animals hangs in the balance. Our shelter built in Kramatorsk is in imminent danger as the Russian military advances. Every moment we delay could mean a disaster for those we've vowed to protect. We urgently need your help to secure food, medical supplies and possibly facilitate a safe evacuation of the dogs and cats. Please, we're counting on your generosity now more than ever. Donate today to make a life-saving difference. Subscribe to our newsletter!