After spending 2 years on the frontline of Ukraine, I have also witnessed the atrocities that wildlife and house pets encounter on the zero line. I have seen many eye opening encounters with animals in Ukraine that I cannot leave unseen as an animal lover, I told myself if I ever were to return back to Ukraine it would be only for the animals.
Most of these displaced animals like cats and dogs are forming their own tribes. Often when we would go out on the frontline packs of dogs would follow the humvees and tanks toward the frontline barking at us as if they were cheering us on as we approach the enemy. They know what is going on and they know we are going to war and these now wild dogs support the justice of defending what they once had. I have also seen many cats in the trenches who are terrified for their life. One time in the trench on a day of no wind I noticed movement at the other side of the trench through the schrub, that me and 1 other soldier advanced slowly toward with our rifles and as I peaked my weapon around the corner of the trench I had a beautiful black and white cat staring at me with absolute fear and hope of mercy it expressed to me in a single meow, I we looked each other in the eyes for a good 20 seconds and I could tell it was once loved and now lost everything, it had more battle scars than I did and I recognised at that point I meet another soldier in a different creature, and only until I lowered my weapon the cat ran away. This story is to name a few of many.
With the success of this petition I would like to see a willing generous sponsor, private or political help me get off the ground a branch of the international legion of trained and experienced soldiers to either support or rescue animals on the frontline. Some animals such as dogs have found home and family In packs and I respect this might be better for some animals to live this way as it's apparent many don't need humans no more, however there are still those out there who want a loving human home or have been severely injured from landmines, such as cows, horses and bears.I know many men I served with who would be willing to risk life for such a cause and I believe there are many people in the world who would also join the ranks of military wildlife legion.
For every 1000 signatures I will post this to the appropriate people. I also give full permission to share this petition with the kinds of people who would support it.
