About two hours after reading that story, I bought a plane ticket and flew over that day.

Theres an estimated 48-hour wait to get into Poland.

I dont understand how people are doing a two-day wait in this pop in of temperature, said Jackson.

Ukrainian girl waits with her dog at the Polish border

Outside of getting people out of the war zone itself, getting people out of freezing temperatures is imperative.

Dog and cat food and other supplies donated to a refugee pet supply center in the train station.

At one point, he stopped by a local animal shelter to offer assistance.

Dog and Cat Food Donations for Ukrainian Refugees

Dog and cat food and other supplies donated to a refugee pet supply center in the train station.

While there, he encountered a family prepared to give up their dog, a cocker spaniel named Bella.

Jackson was able to set the family up with pet-friendly housing within minutesthe timing was perfect.

His motivation is straightforward.

Ukrainian refugees at the Ukraine-Poland border

A refugee camp at the Poland-Ukraine border

Ukrainian refugees fleeing with their pets have more limited housing options.

Ukrainian girl with her pet cocker spaniel