Graphic footage has left the world in shock and despair after Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops across borders in Ukraine’s north, east and south.
The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) expressed their devastation as news regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unfolds, saying that their hearts go out to their colleagues in animal welfare and the people of Ukraine.
“The NSPCA commends our brave colleagues working at animal welfare shelters in Ukraine, who have decided to stay behind and care for the animals living at their shelters. These animals have nowhere to go,” the animal welfare organisation said.
As a starting point toward relief efforts for animal welfare shelters in Ukraine, the NSPCA will be donating R30 000, saying that South Africa is known to the world because of our spirit of ubuntu, among the many other wonderful things.
In a Facebook post, it was said that “The NSPCA is in liaison with overseas colleagues to establish legitimate routes for donations to be provided in a manner which will benefit as many Ukrainian animal welfare shelters as possible, and to ensure the money reaches the animals on the ground,”
If you are by the means of helping to assist animal shelters across Ukraine, please donate using the reference UKRAINE.
Details:
- Account Name: SPCA National Council of SA
- Bank: Standard Bank
- Account No.: 220 639 744
- Branch Code: 051 001
- Swift code for international EFTs: SBZAZAJJ
- Reference: UKRAINE
Alternatively, visit the website here: www.nspca.co.za/donate/
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