Jesse Adams, a Sooke animal rescuer who helped evacuate animals from communities threatened by the war in Ukraine, has died.
In recent months, Adams had been working with Animal Rescue Kharkiv to get dogs, cats and other animals out of dangerous areas exposed to drone attacks, missiles and artillery fire.
Adams co-founded RainCoast Dog Rescue Society in 2014. The volunteer-run charity rescues and rehabilitates animals and operates community programs through its RainCoast PET Project.
The Victoria Humane Society shared a statement from RainCoast announcing Adams’ death.
“It’s with a heavy heart that we RainCoast Dog Rescue Society have to announce the passing of our founder Jesse Adams. After a life lived in service to animal welfare Jesse made the ultimate sacrifice to his beliefs on the frontlines of Ukraine. As we do our best to navigate this difficult time, we ask for patience and understanding,” the statement said.
