Animal shelters in Transcarpathia: Uzhhorod and Mukachevo

In the Zakarpattia region, as in the rest of Ukraine, the problem of stray animals is extremely acute. Shelters and volunteer initiatives are working at full capacity — they save lives, but need support from the community. Below is an overview of the main shelters/centers in two key cities in Zakarpattia.

Uzhhorod

Barbos Shelter

This is one of the most well-known volunteer initiatives in Uzhhorod.
The Barbos shelter houses a large number of animals: about 70 dogs, 60 cats, and several large animals, including horses and goats.                                                                                                                                                                                                The shelter operates exclusively on a volunteer basis, without stable funding.                                                                      There are quarantine enclosures, vaccination and sterilization procedures, as well as daily animal care.
Contacts:
– Phones: +380672183265, +380674001750, +380664880480
– Address: Uzhhorod, Zakarpattia region

 

 

“Everyone Has a Second Chance” (cat shelter, Uzhhorod)

Focused on cats.
Contact phone number: +380505605740

Pet Care UA — cat shelter

Specializes in cats and operates in Uzhhorod.
The emergence of the shelter is particularly highlighted by the growing needs of cats due to the war, when some owners abandoned them.
The website lists ways to help: volunteering, adoption, donations.

Mukachevo

Temporary animal shelter in Mukachevo

As of April 3, 2025, there were 67 dogs in the temporary shelter.
Location: Mukachevo, Dukhnovich Square, 2.
Hotline: (03131) 3-46-91
According to the city council, four new residents arrived at the shelter in two weeks. Specifically, six dogs were caught on the streets of the city, three of them were sterilized, and two were released after examination.
Contact number: +380 (99) 179 88 77

 

Shelters in Uzhhorod and Mukachevo give homeless animals a chance at a new life. They exist thanks to volunteers and caring people who help with care, treatment, and kindness.