Who is director of the animal shelter?
Victoria Vasilieva
Is she a young woman?
no
Does she have a lot of sympathy for the animals there?
yes
Which animal is she holding during the story?
Jennifer
Were there any other survivors where she was found?
no
What happened to her family's house?
a shell hit it
What was the extent of the dog's injuries?
she was traumatized
Is she having trouble warming up to Victoria?
yes
Where is this shelter?
Donetsk
What sits next to it?
a steel plant
how many dogs are housed at the shelter?
almost 1,000
Are the majority full blooded breeds?
no
What's been happening there to cause so many dogs to be impounded?
conflict
For how long?
six months
What's an example of how a dog might end up there?
being discovered tied up and emaciated
Have some of them lost a limb?
yes
How many are in each cage?
several
What do they have for warmth?
a handful of straw
What is the black lab puppy healing from?
a broken leg and shrapnel wound
What do the dogs eat?
oatmeal