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 vet planted the seeds for a movement that would change the lives of thousands of Greece’s working equines. It was 1992 when Janet Eley, a UK-based veterinarian, travelled alone to Greece. She was struck by […]
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 EU – and we’re thrilled to celebrate alongside our partners and supporters! 1. A turning point in the fight against animal testing On 16th June, EU lawmakers finalised the One Substance, One Assessment (OSOA) framework […]
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 eyebrow, the message is serious: Greece’s working equines deserve better. All around Greece, especially in rural areas, thousands of horses, donkeys and mules spend their lives working, many times relentlessly – long hours, over rugged […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 campaign in Taxiarchis, Istiaia, led by the dedicated local animal welfare group ARTEMIS. This campaign was carried out at their veterinary practice and supported by Animal Action Greece, the Municipality of Istiaia-Aidipsos, Greek Animal Rescue, […]
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 a warm bed, the comfort of a full belly, or the relief of essential veterinary care. At Animal Action Greece, we believe every animal deserves love, dignity, and protection, and with your help, we can […]
Introducing our new CE
We are delighted to announce that Natasha has joined Animal Action Greece as our new Chief Executive! With a deep passion for animal welfare and extensive experience in the non-profit sector, Natasha brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to our organisation. Natasha is a passionate leader with a background in operations management, nonprofit leadership, […]
