Animal protection and animal rights

Animal protection is a direction of nature conservation activity aimed at protecting both wild and domestic animals from exploitation and cruel treatment. It includes the work of shelters, zoos, nature reserves, as well as law enforcement activities regarding cases of cruelty and illegal treatment of animals. At the local level, it encompasses funding for protection programs, organizing public events, and interaction between the public and authorities on matters of animal welfare.

03 July 2026

6 million was allocated to a shelter for stray animals in Kherson

Cruelty to animals: law and consequences

09 February 2026

Police open proceedings over killed horse in Odesa region

Almost like Hamlet: Kot's version

29 January 2026

Odesa Zoo accuses animal rights activists of pressure and fakes

12 January 2026

Animals of Askania-Nova Nature Reserve are at risk of death due to lack of food

27 November 2025

In Odesa, 68 million planned for animal protection program