Our Team
Tom Bates
Tom is retired from the transportation industry as well as founder and leader of a well known Burning Man camp of 15 years. He has devoted himself to rescuing animals since the war’s onset. With resilience and grit, he navigates perilous routes, providing safe havens for vulnerable creatures.
His unwavering dedication reflects a profound empathy, as he tirelessly advocates for those without a voice, fostering hope amidst chaos.
Rebecca Renmant-Oliver
Rebecca collects all food, vet, bed donations, pack them up and organise a driver to take the animal aid across, she also fund raises to try and help with fuel costs. Since the war started she has sent over a hundred tons of aid to Ukraine
Her Christmas gift 2022 was a container, the best gift for storing food and being rodent free!
Food for so many hungry tummies is always requested, please help us to carry on feeding these innocent animals.
Luda Khomenko
Luda has been a volunteer since 2018 in Poltava UA. Over the years, more than 1,000 dogs have been rescued and placed with families. She has organised rescue, sterilisation and treatment missions in the city. Our belief is that a happy animal lives with a loving family.
Olga Sotnikova
I work as a volunteer in Boryspil since 2018. My business is to rescue homeless and abandoned animals of Ukraine, to find them families.
During my volunteering, a large number of animals were saved.I n two years, 25 dogs were sent to families abroad (Germany, the Czech Republic)
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, I have devoted most of my free time to homeless animals.
In my care there are women of retirement age who have many animals. I try to help them survive in these difficult times for Ukraine
It is my cherished dream that every animal in Ukraine has a real family.
Nick Tadd
Nick Tadd is a dedicated animal rescuer in Ukraine, tirelessly working to save and rehabilitate stray and injured animals amidst challenging conditions. His compassion and commitment inspire others to join the effort, ensuring that vulnerable creatures receive the care and shelter they urgently need for a better future.
Claire Noller
Claire felt compelled to support Ukraine when the war broke out . Her father was sent to Sweden after enduring the hunger winter in the Netherlands as a little boy during World was II . She has been helping out first by hosting under the ‘homes for Ukraine ‘scheme , and now helping the team as much as she can with naughty rescue border terrier Boris by her side . Apart from her love of animals , she enjoys music and can be seen at fundraising events with her piano and cello in tow .
Freja Mille Que
Freja, 28 years old, from Denmark.
Grew up on a farm, where her and her mom saved/rescued misunderstood dogs and abused dogs (kicked, abused and even one that had been set on fire(more than 1000 dogs in 20 years)). Mom is dogtrainer and dog behaviourist and thaught me everything I know.
Came to Przmysl in 2022 to help with the animals that had been crossing the border from UA. Also where she met Tom and Ula. Was there 4 times that year.
Spent about 8 months in Ukraine last year.
Fell in love with Maggie and took her home with me last year.