Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, 99 flights have landed in Israel with some 500 pets – 234 cats, 236 dogs, and one chinchilla.

Members of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) philanthropic organization are sensitive to the needs of the immigrants who have made the decision to flee their homes and completely change their world. Therefore, they are working to assist and fund the import of the immigrants' pets to Israel. 

The organization advises them on all aspects of preparation, which includes obtaining an international passport for the animals, getting vaccinations, and providing a special crate according to the size required by the airlines. The flight sometimes requires special efforts in cases where a pet weighing more than 8 kg cannot fly with the passengers. In such cases, the foundation ensures that the entire family, including the pet, is flown to Israel via Warsaw, Poland.