AVDIYIVKA-ZOLOTE, Ukraine — Kostia Kosyk loves and cares for his dog Simba, a 3-month-old Miniature Pinscher his parents bought him as a birthday present this year.

When Kosyk runs to the basement to hide from bombing, he grabs Simba and covers the puppy’s ears. The boy is afraid Simba may die from fear when hearing loud sounds of shells.