Chernobyl Created the World's Rarest Dogs

UPDATE 2 from @cleanfuturesfund316: The Clean Futures Fund (CFF) would like to thank Kyle for featuring the efforts of CFF in this video and we want to sincerely thank everyone for their generous support through this fundraiser. We met our initial fundraising goal the first day! Although the initial fundraising goal has been met, please consider giving by clicking the DONATE button on this video. Through your support, we will be able to continue to bring 800 kg of dog food weekly into the Exclusion Zone to feed the dogs as well as provide continued veterinary care for their future.  Our mission is to provide the best care possible for these dogs since they are not able to leave the Exclusion Zone.  The dogs that reside in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone are loved by many workers, townspeople and the numerous visitors over the years and we could not continue to provide them the care they need if it wasn't for your generous support.  The overwhelming response to this fundraiser is incredible. Sincerely, CFF Board Members: Erik, Jennifer, and Tom. UPDATE: We met our $10,000 goal! You have been so supportive that we can increase our goal on the first day. You’re amazing, thank you. When I went to Chernobyl in 2021, I never expected to meet this amazing population of puppies. If you want to help them, please consider giving by clicking the DONATE button on this video. Donations will also help me return to the Zone for more videos, histories, and help. Thanks for watching.

9th generation radioactive dog getting petted by a human for the first time: 'why does this feel so familiar'

"You'll be pleased to learn that yes, you can pet these beautiful animals." That's all I needed to know.

I visited Chernobyl a few years ago and met several of the wild dogs there, and the guide we hired told us a fair bit about them. Apparently, many people who work in the exclusion zone bring in food for them. Despite the theoretically strict rules against removing animals from the zone, the guards often turn a blind eye to it and so it's not too uncommon for exclusion zone workers to adopt a particular dog that they've made friends with.

"Be dilligent about washing your hands".... pets the puppies, touches face

knowing you can pet the dogs in chernobyl somehow makes the world feel less of a terrible place

It should be pointed out that Kyle has the extensive training, experience and equipment to handle this sort of situation. Prolonged exposure to this many cute puppers can have severe consequences for the unwary. Cuteness overload is no joke. Educate yourselves. Stay safe.

Even after years and years of abandonment, we still care about these dogs. It's comforting to know that there's still hope and good in the world, even at horrible times like these.

Growing up just a few miles away from Three Mile Island in 1979, the accident was traumatizing from an eight-year-old's perspective. The most traumatic memory for me was, my dad and uncle, were both maintenance workers at TMI. I remember my dad loading me, my little brother, mom, aunt, and three cousins in the car to take us to our camp in the mountains. We were only allowed to bring our two smallest dogs. I was terrified of what was going to happen to the rest of the farm animals and our pets. I remember begging my dad to let me come back with him to help take care of the animals while he went back to work. My heart breaks for all the eight-year-olds and others that had to leave their beloved pets behind, but grateful for the resilience of those that survived.

Amazing how relaxed and non-aggressive they are for being born and raised in the wild.

It's good to know that they fine and healthy despite being left behind so many decades ago. Their color schemes and fur patters are precious.

6:55 those dogs saying hello to each other just elevated my mood in a way I wasn't expecting <3

I visited Chernobyl a few years ago and the dogs were amongst the friendliest dogs I've ever met ❤.

My dog is a rescue I found her completely emaciated with a broken rib wandering on around the counrtyside near my farm. As soon as I stopped my truck and open the door she ran up to me, wiggling like I was her long lost owner. She has been with me ever since plus she is fat and happy now. If I can give this to another animal that needs our love then what is a couple hundred dollars when it can help creatures that were meant to be by our sides.

I feel for the dog and cat owners who never got to return to their pets and to know or wonder what their fate was. Heartbreaking. My dogs cry when I leave home for just a few hours.

Domestic dogs also operate in a hierarchy dynamic; it’s just a lil different when humans are around or involved. I’m glad these dogs are still living and doing mostly okay :)

This community is amazing. Im seeing this 7 months later and how u guys helped donate and they met their goal on the first day. Its good to know some people out there still have love in their hearts. I hope all these dogs get they help they need, and their bellys stay full, and they stay warm. I also hope they continue to be adopted.

So sad to think of the original pets watching their owners leave and never seeing them again.

Remember to always thank these chernobyle puppers for keeping us safe from the super mutants for all these years

Those 2 dogs greeting eachother at 6:56 was so cute!