Providing equine care on Amorgos
In June 13th and 14th, 2025, the Animal Action Greece equine care team completed their 12th annual visit to Amorgos, providing essential veterinary, dental, and farriery care to the island’s working equines. Veterinarian Kostas, equine dental technician Alkis and farrier Tasos offered their services to 44 equines (31 donkeys, 7 mules, and 6 horses) that […]
4 reasons that prove the benefits of neutering male cats
Neutering male cats, especially strays, is an essential step in promoting animal welfare and controlling feline overpopulation. While female cat sterilization often receives more attention, males play a significant role in uncontrolled reproduction. In this article, we highlight some key benefits of neutering male cats: 1. Population Control A single unneutered male cat can mate […]
Copywriting tips to boost your fundraising
You don’t need to be a professional writer to raise funds effectively — just a few small tweaks in how you tell your story can make a big difference. Whether you’re posting on social media, writing a fundraising email, or updating your website, here are some quick, practical tips to help your words inspire action. […]
FIV and FeLV: Understanding these two feline diseases
Commonly known as feline “AIDS” and “leukemia,” these viral diseases can be alarming to cat guardians, but with proper care, it’s possible to help cats live a good quality of life. Those who like cats have probably heard of FIV and FeLV, but might not fully understand what these diseases are. In this article, you’ll […]
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, 2025 — delivering remarkable results and demonstrating the power of global teamwork. This collaborative initiative was made possible thanks to the vision of Iris Kalfopoulou, Associate to the General Secretary for Asylum Seekers at the […]
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, dental technician Alkis Gkeskos and farrier Vaios Bakratsas offered their services to 41 equines (23 horses, 15 mules and 3 donkeys). From left to right: Veterinarian & Equine Programme Coordinator Elisa, Equine owner Nektarios, Farrier […]
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, and farriery services to the island’s equine population. The team, comprised of veterinarian Kostas Okkas, dental technician Alkis Gkeskos, and farrier Tasos Skyllas, visited 23 villages across the island, treating a total of 85 equines—43 […]
Fundraising & Supporter Management Made Easy with Beacon CRM
Running a small charity or grassroots animal welfare group often means juggling a million things at once — from rescuing animals and coordinating volunteers to managing donations, sending thank-you emails, and staying on top of Gift Aid. It’s a lot. At Animal Action Greece, we’ve been there. We’ve tried spreadsheets, clunky systems, and endless email […]
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 and cats and their traceability. We are proud to have signed the joint open letter to Members of the European Parliament, calling for decisive action to protect companion animals across the EU. Snatched from their […]
Our 2025 annual visit to Agia Marina Donkey Rescue
The AAG Equine Care Programme has been supporting the Agia Marina Donkey Rescue for over a decade. The sanctuary provides a safe and caring retirement home for hardworking donkeys from Crete and other parts of Greece. The original founders, Barbara and Fanis, are now assisted by their children, Mihalis and Georgia, who continue the family’s […]