A Longford animal welfare charity is planning to help transport goods needed for Ukrainian people fleeing their country.
Hungry Horse Outside says it will fund the cost of diesel to drive to Poland to deliver donations collected in the next few days in Ireland.
They particularly want nappies for children, calpol, baby cleaning lotions, and power banks for phones, and they also intend to take some food supplies for family pets that their owners may be bringing with them.
Hilary Robinson, who will be making the trip with her daughter Hazel, says she hopes her experience in delivering animals to homes across Europe on a regular basis will help in this mission.