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’ […]
Help us protect dolphins from exploitation: A call to action
At Animal Action Greece, we’ve tirelessly advocated against the exploitation of animals for entertainment. This fight reached a significant milestone in 2012 when, after a six-year campaign alongside 50 Greek animal welfare groups and Animal Defenders International, Greece implemented legislation banning the use of animals for entertainment. However, enforcing these laws has proven to be […]
Supporting Alkioni: A lifeline for Greece’s wildlife
Earlier this year, we visited Alkioni, a wildlife hospital on the island of Paros dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating wild animals across the Aegean islands. It was a wonderful experience, where we learned about the hospital’s incredible work. To date, they have rescued and returned more than 17,000 wild animals to their natural habitats, and […]
Our Equine Team’s Visit to Donkeyland Sanctuary
In November 24, our Equine Care team consisting of vet and Equine Care Programme Coordinator Elisa Geskou, dental technician Alkis Gkeskos and farrier Vaios Bakratsas, visited Donkeyland in order to offer their services to the donkey residents. Donkeyland (Gaidourohora) is a sanctuary for donkeys in the Attica region. It is situated in a rural area […]
Cats of the World shines a welcome light on cats and their carers
On the Cycladic islands of Paros and Antiparos, the sight of cats weaving through whitewashed streets and sunlit landscapes is part of everyday life. However, behind this familiar charm lies a commitment to cat welfare that goes far beyond appearances. Community-led cat welfare initiatives, like our comprehensive project on Paros and Antiparos, play a crucial […]
The Importance of Microchipping
One of the most critical steps in ensuring animal welfare is microchipping. This small, often overlooked act holds enormous benefits for animals, their owners, and animal welfare organisations alike. Here, we explore why microchipping is so essential to our work and to the wellbeing of animals everywhere. Why microchipping matters Microchipping involves inserting a small […]
Preserving a rare breed: Our annual visit to Skyros
On October 25-28, the Animal Action Greece Equine Care team made a four-day visit to the island of Skyros, in order to provide veterinary, dental and farriery care to the island’s equines. Veterinarian Kostas Okkas, equine dental technician Alkis Gkeskos and farrier Tasos Skyllas travelled around 15 villages and offered their services to 93 equines; […]
Tackling the Stray Overpopulation in Taxiarchis
In recent weeks, we’ve made significant strides in our efforts to address the stray animal crisis in Taxiarchis, Greece. Working alongside the animal welfare organization ARTEMIS, we undertook two separate 5-day sterilisation outreaches to manage the increasing number of stray animals in the area. Over this period, a total of 96 cats and 176 dogs […]
