When Best Friends shelter in Ukraine’s Kyiv region asked for cat litter, AWAMO responded with €2,000 in support. It was a practical contribution to an everyday need, and the shelter’s thank-you showed just how timely that help had been.
In a thank-you message dated 13 December 2025, Best Friends said it had been down to its last package of cat litter. The shelter expected the new supply to last up to two months.
That was the shelter’s estimate at the time, rather than a confirmed measure of how long the supply ultimately lasted. The message gives us a clear picture of the need: something used in daily care was close to running out.
AWAMO President Nigel Allsopp has confirmed the €2,000 contribution. Best Friends had specifically requested cat litter, so the support addressed a need identified by the people caring for the animals.
Supplies such as cat litter are part of the daily work of caring for shelter animals. This 2025 contribution is one example of the practical help made possible by AWAMO’s supporters.
ANOTHER WAY TO SUPPORT
Choose from two Ukraine animal pins, with purchases supporting AWAMO’s work in Ukraine and beyond.
$10
A dog and cat design in Ukraine’s colours, supporting AWAMO’s charitable work.
$20
A numbered limited-edition dog and cat pin, supporting AWAMO’s charitable work.
Thank you to everyone who helps AWAMO respond to requests like this. To learn more about our continuing work and ways to help, visit our Ukraine animal appeal.
