The unbreakable bond between Ukrainian cat dads and their fur babies

War affects people’s health beyond bullets and bombs. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought catastrophic suffering for the civilian population in Ukraine but amid chaos and destruction we’ve also seen some heartwarming images of the unbreakable bond between Ukrainian refugees and their pets.

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Over the last few weeks we have seen hundreds of photos of Ukrainian men holding on to their cats amid chaos and destruction.

Bitter-sweet images that show the need for an embrace during times of uncertainty.

We have witnessed how even soldiers at their trenches turn to stray cats for emotional support.

In the sight of destruction, animals provide humans a sense of comfort and togetherness.

Their beloved pets are the only reminder refugees have left of what homelife used to be like before the war.