Save Pets of Ukraine becomes U-Hearts

We are changing our name: from now on, the Save Pets of Ukraine social initiative will operate under the single brand name U-Hearts (NGO U-Hearts Ukraine).

This decision is a logical step in our development. In Ukraine, we were known as Save Pets of Ukraine, and our partners abroad were U-Hearts Foundation — a charitable foundation that accumulated international aid for Ukrainian animals. Now we have united our Ukrainian and global activities under a common name in order to be as clear and transparent as possible for our beneficiaries, donors, and partners.

In three and a half years, we have grown from a humanitarian initiative into a platform that unites the animal community, supports shelters and volunteers, and shapes a new culture of responsible treatment of animals in Ukraine and promotes adoption.

A single name will help us strengthen our influence and speak with one voice both in Ukraine and around the world. Since March 2022, we have grown both quantitatively and qualitatively. But we continue to create systemic changes for the welfare of animals.

U-Hearts believes that the world would be a better place if humans and animals lived together in responsibility, trust, and care — not out of pity, but as equal cohabitants of this world.

U-Hearts strives to give meaning to human kindness — transforming emotional impulses into influence that changes reality for animals and humans.

The U-Hearts team is a force that strives to create a peaceful coworld of pets and humans forever.

Achievements and projects of U-Hearts (formerly Save Pets of Ukraine) over 3.5 years

Humanitarian aid

• Provided over 2,000,000 kg of food for animals in shelters and to volunteers.

• Rescued ~300,000 animals in various regions of Ukraine.

• Provided 21,000+ vaccinations for dogs and cats.

• Supported 11 sterilisation and 7 humanitarian missions in various regions.

Research and data

• In 2023, we conducted the first nationwide study of the state of shelters and animal communities during the war (animal census, needs assessment).

• We are launching the second wave of research in 2025 to track the dynamics of change and adoption over the last decade.

• We participated in testing the Unified State Register of Domestic Animals (July 2024).

Educational and media initiatives

• We launched the All-Ukrainian journalism competition ‘Sivprostir’ (July 2023).

• We initiated an educational project for children called ‘Vuso-Lapo-Kids’ about humane treatment of animals.

• We held and co-founded the First All-Ukrainian Animal Protection Forum ‘Zoo-Conscious’ (June 2025).

Partnerships

We brought together 50+ brands and organisations from 15 countries around the world to help animals.