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Home or guardianship

Two ways to become their people

Not every animal here can find a new family — some are too old, some have special needs, some are afraid of people after what they've been through. So we offer two ways to help a specific animal: take them home, or become their long-distance guardian.

🏡 The classic path

Adoption

You bring the animal into your family. Best for healthy, socialized animals ready for a new home.

This fits if you:

  • Have a stable home and time for an animal
  • Are ready for a 10–15+ year commitment
  • See them as a family member, not a "function"
  • Are looking for an active companion
Fill out the adoption form
💝 From a distance

Guardianship

You don't take the animal home — they stay with us, but you become their personal guardian. You support them financially (roughly from ₴450/month — depending on the animal's weight), get regular updates, and can come visit and walk with your ward whenever you like.

This fits if you:

  • Can't keep an animal at home
  • Want to help a specific animal, not just "in general"
  • Are ready for regular support (~₴450–2600/month depending on weight)
  • Want to become a godparent for an animal
Become a guardian
See the adoption queue →

Guardianship matters most for animals we no longer search homes for — seniors, special-needs animals, or those who've been through trauma.

Guardianship

Animals waiting for a guardian

Each of them has their own story. Pick the one that's closest to your heart.

The cost of care

Approximate guardianship rates by the animal's weight — food ("Club 4 Paws") plus routine parasite treatment:

Animal / weightCare ₴/month
Cat (~4 kg)≈ 450 ₴
Dog 5–10 kg≈ 800 ₴
Dog 10–20 kg≈ 1 150 ₴
Dog 20–40 kg≈ 1 800 ₴
Dog 40–60 kg≈ 2 600 ₴

⚠️ These amounts cover only basic care (food + routine treatment) and do NOT include medical treatment. Animals sometimes get sick — tests, medication or surgery can cost significantly more and unpredictably.

These are approximate 2026 retail prices. You can cover the full amount or a share of it — every bit helps.

How it works

Two transparent paths

Adoption

  1. 1

    Fill out the form

    Tell us a little about yourself. 5–10 minutes.

  2. 2

    We'll talk

    We'll reach out within 1–2 days.

  3. 3

    Meet in person

    Come to the shelter. You and the animal need to feel each other.

  4. 4

    Sign and go home

    We sign an agreement and the animal goes home with you.

Guardianship

  1. 1

    Pick an animal

    Browse the list of animals looking for a guardian.

  2. 2

    Set up support

    Choose an amount (roughly from ₴450/month depending on weight) and a frequency.

  3. 3

    Get updates

    Weekly photos, videos and news about your ward.

Quick answers

Most common questions

Can I be a guardian for several animals?

Yes, as many as you'd like.

What if I can't pay anymore?

No worries — we understand. You can lower the amount or stop completely.

Will I get reports on where my money goes?

Yes. Guardians get access to full reporting.

All adoption and guardianship FAQs