Since Russia started a war in Ukraine, I am trying to help an amazing Ukrainian girl, Olesya from Zaporizhzhia. She is a volunteer that did not run away despite constant shelling and bomb attacks. She stayed with her animals and continues to save them.

I decided to collect money for her flock by making and selling my works. Olesya has over 200 domestic and wild animals in her care. I have already managed to raise about $1000 for Olesya.

This money seems to be enough. The problem is no longer with money, but with the things that she needs to buy - there are problems with the availability of medicines for animals and their delivery to her city, which is under fire from the Russian army.

I did not know Olesya before the start of the war, but now I will not leave her even when peace comes.

If you're thinking of acquiring one or more of the woolen animals, check out my Etsy store. I transfer all the money from sales to support Ukrainian defenders!