Mykola from Donetsk devotes his life to caring for animals after fleeing to Latvia

Mykola Fedorchenko now lives in a rural house in Latvia's Augšdaugava municipality, sharing his home with eleven cats and five dogs. Two of the dogs are partially paralyzed and require special care.

Rescuing animals in Donetsk

Mykola's dedication to animal care began in his native city of Donetsk after the war broke out there. As residents fled the fighting, many were forced to leave their pets behind. Mykola started collecting these abandoned animals and looking after them.

Evacuation to Latvia

When living conditions under shelling became too dangerous and staying in Donetsk was no longer viable, Mykola made the decision to evacuate. He relocated from Ukraine to Latvia together with more than twenty animals he had managed to save. He now continues to dedicate his time to caring for them in his new home in Latvia.