About
Dog Help Kharkiv is a frontline animal rescue organisation based in Kharkiv, Ukraine, dedicated to saving and rehabilitating animals affected by the ongoing war. Operating primarily in high-risk areas near the frontlines, Dog Help Kharkiv specializes in evacuating dogs from dangerous zones, providing them with shelter, medical care, and ultimately finding them new homes. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the organisation has completed the end-to-end rescue process for many dogs — evacuating them, providing shelter and veterinary treatment, and facilitating their adoption into loving families.
It's shelter in Kharkiv is focused on re-homing rapidly to allow for saving more lives.
Noel's Comments
I have been on countless evacuations with Svitlana and Pawel since we first met in early 2023. Their effectiveness is what sets them apart. Many organisations can rescue, but few have built a system that truly works from end to end. In co-operation with NOR DOG, they have optimised the entire pipeline, from a dangerous frontline evacuation to a short-term shelter to final adoption. They don't just shelter; they give these animals closure and a new family. I've seen their process firsthand, and it's a model of efficiency and compassion.
Key Numbers
1286
Dogs evacuated and rehomed since full-scale
340
tons of dog food delivered to de-occupied areas
Legal Info
Charity name is registered as the charitable organization “Rays of Light and Hope” and relies heavily on donations to sustain its work, currently needing over $18,000 per month to operate effectively1. Their mission is clear: to be the last hope for animals who have lost everything to war.