Nature

Saving the Animals of Ukraine

In the midst of violence and war, Ukrainian citizens are coming together to rescue animals that have been left behind by those forced to flee.

Saving the Animals of Ukraine

53m 29s

In the midst of violence and war, Ukrainian citizens are coming together to rescue animals that have been left behind by those forced to flee.

Previews + Extras

  • Preview of Saving the Animals of Ukraine: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of Saving the Animals of Ukraine

    S42 E16 - 30s

    In the midst of violence and war, Ukrainian citizens are coming together to rescue animals that have been left behind by those forced to flee. Witness a moving view into the effects of war on animals, and the humans who help them.

    For more information and reminders about the premiere, text Ukraine to 20366.

  • Rescuing Pets in Wartime: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rescuing Pets in Wartime

    S42 E16 - 2m 56s

    Amid the war, Ukrainian citizens are coming together to rescue pets left behind by those forced to flee. ZooPatrol is one example of civilians stepping up to save animals during war.

  • Meet Patron, the Ukrainian War Hero: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet Patron, the Ukrainian War Hero

    S42 E16 - 3m

    Meet Patron, the bomb-detecting Jack Russell terrier who has saved countless lives. His exceptional sense of smell and small size make him a great fit for his newfound career as a bomb-sniffing dog.

  • Amazing Cat Rescue in Ukraine: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Amazing Cat Rescue in Ukraine

    S42 E16 - 3m 18s

    Shafa, a cat in Borodyanka, was rescued from a severely war-damaged building. The cat miraculously survived for 60 days without food and water.

  • Filming in a War Zone: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Filming in a War Zone

    S42 E16 - 6m 25s

    Like never before, the Ukraine war has magnified the complexities of our obligations to animals in times of crisis. From pets to wild animals, these stories illuminate the effects of war on animals. Go behind the scenes with Director Anton Ptushkin, as he navigates filming in a war zone and shares some stories that did not make the final version of the film.

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