New EU Parliament Must Champion Animal Welfare
As the first plenary of the new European Parliament took place in Strasbourg this week, Animal Action Greece is calling on the new Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to prioritize animal welfare, reflecting the strong demands of European citizens. This call is especially significant in Greece, where animal welfare has increasingly become a major […]
Hydra Equine Outreach 2024
On May 17 & 18, 2024, Animal Action Hellas Equine Care team, made a 2-day outreach visit to the island of Hydra, in Argosaronicos, in order to treat the working equines and train the local owners. On the way to Hydra, Equine Team members, old and new, cannot but bring in mind memories of […]
Providing support at the Ritsona refugee camp
Greece houses more than 50,000 refugees in 32 refugee camps dotted throughout the country. Like the country’s cities and villages, the camps have become home to stray animals. Left unchecked the number of animals has grown and their health and welfare is poor. In response to a request from Greece’s Ministry of Immigration we visited the […]
Join our team delivering change for Greece’s cats
APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR BOTH THESE POSITIONS. We are implementing an ambitious project designed to improve the health and welfare of cats on the islands of Paros & Antiparos. Working with local animal welfare groups and veterinary practices in collaboration with the island’s two municipalities and with the support of Battersea Dogs and Cats […]
How to Help Animals During Extreme Heat
As temperatures continue to rise within Greece, extreme heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense, posing a significant threat to animals. Whether domestic pets, livestock, or wildlife, all animals can suffer from heat stress and dehydration. Here are some practical steps to help animals stay safe and healthy during periods of extreme heat. 1. […]
Samaria Equine Outreach 2024
Early this year we received a request from the Management Unit of Samaria National Park and Protected Areas of Western Crete (National Environment and Climate Change Agency), to offer our dental technician’s services to their working equines. We responded positively, as we are always happy to meet these hard workers and contribute to their wellbeing, […]
Andros Equine Outreach 2024
On March 22-25th Animal Action Hellas’ Equine Care team visited the island of Andros in Cyclades. The outreach expeditions of the Equine Programme involve many visits to Greek islands and islets. Getting there and staying to offer vital services to working animals is not at all holidays. On the opposite, there are often quite harsh conditions. […]
Double your impact for stray cats today
We’re thrilled to announce that thanks to our friends at The Samourkas Foundation, all donations made to our save a stray cat appeal until May 31st will be matched up to £10,000! This means a donation of £50 will automatically be doubled to £100! Resulting in twice the number of happy, healthy cats. YES I’LL DONATE TODAY […]
Equine outreach on Pelion
On March 2nd and 3rd, Animal Action Hellas’ Equine Care team visited the region of Mount Pelion. According to Greek mythology, Mount Pelion was the home of the mythical Centaurs, creatures who were half-men and half-horses. Ancient Greek heroes such as Achilles, Jason and Theseus came to Mount Pelion to master the arts taught by […]
A year of community cat care on Paros and Antiparos
The end of February 2024 marked the first anniversary of our community cat care project on the Cycladic islands of Paros & Antiparos. Our most ambitious project ever and the largest cat population management project of its kind the project is being implemented with the support of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. It has been […]
