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, […]

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 work tirelessly to improve the lives of animals, and part of that mission involves debunking common misconceptions. Here are some of the most widespread myths and the truth behind them…  Myth 1: Stray animals are […]

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 is a time to highlight one of the most effective ways to combat stray animal overpopulation and improve animal welfare through neutering and spaying.   Across Greece, thousands of stray cats and dogs struggle to survive, […]

The Ineffectiveness of Killing for Stray Population Control

Animal Action Greece has always firmly maintained that inhumane methods of culling (for example, poisoning, mass euthanasia) are ineffective methods of population control. Not only are they unethical, but they also fail to address the root causes of stray animal overpopulation.  Instead, we focus on prevention, aiming to reduce the number of strays in a […]

Why Collaboration is Key in Animal Welfare

At Animal Action Greece, we understand the immense challenges faced by animal rescue organisations in today’s world. With an increasing number of vulnerable animals in need of care, collaboration is nothing short of a necessity. By forming strategic partnerships, rescues and sanctuaries can significantly enhance their impact on animal welfare and create sustainable solutions to […]

We launched a microsite!

The Community Cat Care Project on the islands of Paros and Antiparos, launched in March 2023, aims to address the severe suffering faced by the islands’ stray cats due to overpopulation.  Thanks to the generous support of UK organisation Battersea Dogs & Cats Home through their Global Programmes initiative, and in collaboration with the islands’ […]