Paros and Antiparos Cat Care Project – Closing a Chapter
As we have entered April, we would like to share an important update about our Paros and Antiparos Cat Care Project. After 3 years of tireless work, our project will be coming to an end in its current large-scale form at the end of this month. Thanks to Battersea, whose generous funding made this project possible and viable, we have […]
The Dark Reality of Horse Blood Farming
Most people have never heard of horse blood farming, but once you do, it’s hard to forget. It’s not something you’ll see on labels or in advertising. It operates largely out of sight, yet it plays a significant role in industrial farming systems around the world. Behind closed doors, pregnant mares are repeatedly impregnated, their […]
Phase II of the Refugee Camps Programme
In the second half of January, AAG participated in Phase II of the Refugee Camps Programme. A project that brings together vets, vet assistants, trappers, volunteers, organisations, and Ministries, all dedicated to making the lives of stray animals better. It is a large-scale project involving individuals from six different countries, who utilize their knowledge and […]
Educating young minds for a kinder future for animals
Education is a cornerstone of our charity’s work and stands alongside hands-on animal care as an equally important pillar of our mission. While providing direct care to animals in need is essential, we strongly believe that long-term and sustainable change begins with education—particularly when that education involves children. Elisa Geskou, veterinarian and Equine Care Programme Coordinator, firmly believes that meaningful behaviour change can […]
Important step towards protecting carriage horses in Greece
There has been a positive and long-awaited development for the welfare of horses used to pull carriages in Greece. In December 2025, the Ministry of the Interior issued a new Ministerial Decision (65274/2025 – FEK number 6947/Β/22-12-2025) updating the legal framework for animal-drawn vehicles, replacing older and outdated regulations that had been in place for many years. The updated rules introduce clearer licensing, […]
Remote veterinary support from the Equine Care Programme saves two equines
Donkey with hoof abscess A donkey on the island of Hydra was suddenly struck with severe lameness. With no veterinarian available to travel to the island, the donkey’s owner called Elisa Geskou, our Equine Care Programme Coordinator, to ask for help. Elisa had to rely on experience and remote expertise. Based on the owner’s description […]
Animal Action Greece: 2025 Wrapped
At Animal Action Greece, progress is rarely about quick wins. It is about showing up consistently, working alongside others, and building solutions that last. Throughout 2025, our focus has remained the same: improving animal welfare across Greece through practical care, collaboration, and long-term planning. While the challenges facing animals remain significant, this year has seen meaningful progress across our […]
Equine outreach visit to Donkeyland – December 2025
Following our September visit to Donkeyland where CEO, Trustees and staff had the chance to discuss with Tatiana and Dimitris on donkey welfare, our Equine Care team consisting of dental technician Alkis Gkeskos and farrier Vaios Bakratsas, visited Donkeyland on the 15th of December, to offer their services to the donkey residents. Donkeyland (Gaidourohora) is […]
Equine outreach to Paros 2025
Paros lies deep in the heart of the Equine Care Programme. It all started more than a decade ago with volunteers Mary and Marielli. People living on this island where, reportedly, agricultural life is being negatively affected by housing development, have supported our cause with great warmth since its very beginning. For some years, outreach […]
Europe Takes Historic Step with First Regulation for Cats and Dogs
EU legislators have agreed on the first ever regulation dedicated to the welfare of cats and dogs, marking an important milestone in efforts to combat illegal breeding and trade and raise standards for companion animals across Europe. The new regulation introduces full identification and registration requirements for any cat or dog placed on the market. […]