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How One Woman’s Determination Sparked a National Movement for Greece’s Working Equines
More than 30 years ago, on the sun-baked Greek islands of Chalki and Symi, a single visit by a UK

Huge wins for Animal Welfare in Europe
Written by Serafina Avramidou, Animal Action Greece, Animal Welfare Manager. Last week brought two major breakthroughs for animals across the

Don’t be an ass: our bold new campaign
WHY “DON’T BE AN ASS”? We’ve called this campaign Don’t Be an Ass, because while the title might raise an

Refugee Camps Project Phase 1 – a Resounding Success
After months of planning, Phase 1 of the Refugee Camps Project came to life between April 29 and May 7,

Hydra Equine Outreach 2025
The equine outreach team conducted its annual visit to the island of Hydra on the 9th-10th May. Veterinarian Kostas Okkas,

2025 Equine Outreach to Andros
From March 22nd to 25th, 2025, the Animal Action Greece Equine Care Team traveled to Andros to provide veterinary, dental,

Calling on the EU to act: end the illegal pet trade now
Animal Action Greece stands with over 50 organisations calling for stricter amendments to the Regulation on the welfare of dogs

426 stray animals sterilised in Taxiarchis in just one week
From 7th–12th April 2025, in the week leading up to Easter, we were proud to support a large-scale spay/neuter outreach

Introducing our new “Sponsor a Stray”
Every day, countless stray cats in Greece face hunger, illness, injury, and neglect. Many have never known the safety of

Introducing our new CE
We are delighted to announce that Natasha has joined Animal Action Greece as our new Chief Executive! With a deep

Common myths about animal welfare in Greece
Animal welfare in Greece is often misunderstood, with many myths leading to misinformation and inaction. At Animal Action Greece, we

Spay and Neuter Awareness Month
February marks Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, with World Spay Day celebrated on the last Tuesday of the month. It