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Donation For Ukrainian Dog Breeders – And Their Dogs
Aussie dog breeders pull together to raise much-needed funds for their war-impacted peers in Ukraine
Five of Australia’s peak dog breeding organisations have banded together to provide $40,000 for Ukrainian dog breeders and their dogs, who have been massively impacted by the war and are in serious need of help.
The money has been donated to the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) – the World Canine Organisation – which has opened a special bank account to help the Ukrainian Kennel Union and breeders badly affected by the war. matched the contribution dollar for dollar.
“This horrific war has placed breeders and their dogs at great risk, directly threatening their welfare and their lives. We wanted to help our Ukrainian friends who have been affected,” says Hugh Gent OAM, President of Dogs Australia. “There are many wonderful dog people in Ukraine, and we wanted to show our solidarity. Ukraine is well known as a professional organiser of dog shows and was due to hold the FCI World Dog Show in 2023.”
In a thank you letter to Dogs Australia, Mr Yves De Clercq, Executive Director of FCI, said the money “will be used professionally, transparently and efficiently to help Ukrainian breeders and their dogs, either in their home country or in their rehoming country. They and their dogs all badly need the international help, and your attitude shows your solidarity, empathy and concern for our Ukrainian friends.”
Donations were made by Dogs Australia’s member bodies: Dogs NSW, Dogs Queensland, Dogs Victoria, Dogs West and Dogs Tasmania, and Dogs Australia “The international dog breeding community is very close-knit, and we have all been devastated to hear that many breeders and their dogs are living in terrible conditions, many of them in hiding, or they’ve had to flee to other countries to save their own lives and those of their beloved dogs,” says Hugh. “But they have not abandoned their dogs, and they need as much help as possible.”
For anyone wanting to donate to help Ukrainian breeders and their dogs, head to: https://www. fci.be/en/Solidarity-with-Ukraine-3666.html. Any amount or donation is welcome and will be used entirely and solely to help breeders and their dogs.
ABOUT DOGS AUSTRALIA
Dogs Australia is a not-for-profit organisation, promoting responsible dog ownership. It is the consumer face of the Australian National Kennel Council, which was established in 1958. www.dogsaustralia.org.au
