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Happy Paw

The main goal of our activity is to free the streets of our country from homeless dogs exclusively by the humane means. Safer streets, better health of people …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
33/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Happy Paw

The main goal of our activity is to free the streets of our country from homeless dogs exclusively by the humane means. Safer streets, better health of people and animals are the things we want to achieve. Our global goal is for every homeless animal to have a home and for people to treat animals responsibly. Currently, during the active hostilities in Ukraine, our activities are aimed at providing animals from the war zone with food and basic necessities, evacuation of animals, as well as their treatment.

Headquarters
Kyiv
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

The main goal of our activity is to free the streets of our country from homeless dogs exclusively by the humane means. Safer streets, better health of people and animals are the things we want to achieve. Our global goal is for every homeless animal to have a home and for people to treat animals responsibly. Currently, during the active hostilities in Ukraine, our activities are aimed at providing animals from the war zone with food and basic necessities, evacuation of animals, as well as their treatment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
Operating countries (1)
Ukraine

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in Ukraine
Integrity Assessment This charity: 33
Peer average: 32

Red flags

· All clear
EDR status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Happy Paw is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Kyiv, Ukraine. It is registered with the official charity registry of Ukraine. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Happy Paw has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 33 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in Ukraine is 32/100.

Happy Paw is located in Kyiv, Ukraine. Its registered address is 23 Urlivska St., Apt. 43.

Happy Paw is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Ukraine.

Happy Paw has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The main goal of our activity is to free the streets of our country from homeless dogs exclusively by the humane means. Safer streets, better health of people and animals are the things we want to achieve. Our global goal is for every homeless animal to have a home and for people to treat animals responsibly. Currently, during the active hostilities in Ukraine, our activities are aimed at providing animals from the war zone with food and basic necessities, evacuation of animals, as well as their treatment. Happy Paw is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in Ukraine.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Ukraine: Happy Paw's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is in line with the peer average of 32/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ukraine under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Як звучить тепло? Happy Paw і мережа магазинів EVA зігріли 17 740 безхатніх тварин по всій Україні - Інтернет-видання «Полтавщина

poltava.to · · Neutral

Як звучить тепло: Happy Paw i EVA створили ASMR-плейліст, щоб розповісти про допомогу тваринам у притулках - Hromadske

hromadske.ua · · Neutral

Мороз вбиває: як зрозуміти, що безпритульній тварині холодно, і як їй допомогти - УП. Життя

life.pravda.com.ua · · Neutral

Теплі речі, килими і донати: як допомогти безпритульним тваринам взимку - Рубрика

rubryka.com · · Neutral

"Запали зірку тепла": українські знаменитості долучились до зимової кампанії допомоги тваринам - Obozrevatel

www.obozrevatel.com · · Neutral

Дрова, будки та обігрівачі. В Україні збирають кошти на утеплення притулків для тварин - nv.ua

nv.ua · · Neutral

«Запали зірку тепла»: стартувала ініціатива, що допоможе перезимувати тисячам безпритульних тварин - Cosmopolitan Україна

www.cosmo.com.ua · · Neutral

Які документи повинні бути у домашньої тварини: у собаки, кота з притулку чи розплідника - nashkiev.ua

nashkiev.ua · · Neutral

Як навчити дітей гуманності та емпатії до тварин: досвід світу та фонду Happy Paw - Рубрика

rubryka.com · · Neutral

День відкритих дверей у комунальному притулку для собак разом з ГО «Друг»: відбулося знайомство з чотирилапими - ПРОЧЕРК.інфо

procherk.info · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Як звучить тепло? Happy Paw і мережа магазинів EVA зігріли 17 740 безхатніх тварин по всій Україні - Інтернет-видання «П
Feb 2026
poltava.to
Як звучить тепло: Happy Paw i EVA створили ASMR-плейліст, щоб розповісти про допомогу тваринам у притулках - Hromadske
Feb 2026
hromadske.ua
Мороз вбиває: як зрозуміти, що безпритульній тварині холодно, і як їй допомогти - УП. Життя
Jan 2026
life.pravda.com.ua
Теплі речі, килими і донати: як допомогти безпритульним тваринам взимку - Рубрика
Dec 2025
rubryka.com
"Запали зірку тепла": українські знаменитості долучились до зимової кампанії допомоги тваринам - Obozrevatel
Nov 2025
www.obozrevatel.com
Дрова, будки та обігрівачі. В Україні збирають кошти на утеплення притулків для тварин - nv.ua
Nov 2025
nv.ua
«Запали зірку тепла»: стартувала ініціатива, що допоможе перезимувати тисячам безпритульних тварин - Cosmopolitan Україн
Nov 2025
www.cosmo.com.ua
Які документи повинні бути у домашньої тварини: у собаки, кота з притулку чи розплідника - nashkiev.ua
Sep 2025
nashkiev.ua
Як навчити дітей гуманності та емпатії до тварин: досвід світу та фонду Happy Paw - Рубрика
Sep 2025
rubryka.com
День відкритих дверей у комунальному притулку для собак разом з ГО «Друг»: відбулося знайомство з чотирилапими - ПРОЧЕРК
Aug 2025
procherk.info

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Sources and verification

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GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Happy Paw

What is Happy Paw?
Happy Paw is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The main goal of our activity is to free the streets of our country from homeless dogs exclusively by the humane means. Safer streets, better health of people and animals are the things we want to achieve. Our global goal is for every homeless animal to have a home and for people to treat animals responsibly. Currently, during the active hostilities in Ukraine, our activities are aimed at providing animals from the war zone with food and basic necessities, evacuation of animals, as well as their treatment.
Where is Happy Paw located?
Headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Is Happy Paw trustworthy?
Happy Paw has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Happy Paw's website?
http://happypaw.org.ua/
Are donations to Happy Paw tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ukraine under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.