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Noah-like mission: B.C. dog rescue saves 9 lions from war-torn Ukrainian zoo

Raincoast Dog Rescue Society leads daring mission showcasing commitment beyond canine companions
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Raincoast Dog Rescue Society founder, Jesse Adams, stands outside a lion’s cage, as he helps rescue nine African lions from a conflict-ridden zoo in Ukraine. (Contributed photo)

In the realm of animal rescues, Raincoast Dog Rescue Society’s endeavors soar beyond the norm, with its recent mission marking a Noah’s Ark-like rescue of nine African lions from a conflict-ridden zoo in Ukraine.

Primarily known for their commitment to canine companions, the society’s Vancouver Island-based founder, Jesse Adams, recently took on an extraordinary mission in June 2022 that involved relocating nine African lions from a zoo in Ukraine that was in the line of fire amidst the conflict.

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