The bodies of two horses were found at the bottom of cliffs, a steep slope on the Parnitha mountain, just a few kilometers north of the municipality of Fyli in north-western Athens. The bodies of the horses who most likely found a violent death were found by volunteers feeding stray …
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Strays in Greece: An open wound as they are over 3 millions
Stray animals are a chronic and painful problem in Greece, with their number now “reaching” three million and, unfortunately, heading towards four. The rate of the flow of new strays every day in Greece is “increasing by leaps and bounds”, the president of the Panhellenic Nemesis Federation for animals, Natasa …
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Injured donkey located in abuser’s farm; outcry after he set free until trial
The young donkey, a victim of brutal abuse, has been located by a local animal welfare society and will be transferred to Attica for treatment. The animal was tied to a pick-up truck of the deputy mayor of the area and was dragged over 700 meters through the village of …
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Animal abuse: Supreme Court prosecutor urges arrests, quick trials for offenders
The Deputy Prosecutor of the Supreme Court has urged judicial and police authorities to not hesitate and proceed with arrests and trials of those abusing animals. The circular issued by the deputy prosecutor comes after the shocking cases of dogs abuse in Chania and Nikaia and commitment by the Agricultural …
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Court: Vets from other EU states may provide emergency services in Greece
European veterinarians may offer their services in Greece on a temporary and incidental way, according to the Council of State (CoS) on Monday, partially cancelling two Agriculture Minister decisions of 2015. The contested regulations concerned the certification of veterinarians and their access to the newly established electronic database of pets, …
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Arcturos brown bears sanctuary in need of donations due to lockdown
Brown bears sanctuary Arcturos wildlife protection organization in northern Greece is asking the public for financial support following sharp revenues drop due to the lockdown imposed in the country. Visits have stopped and therefore the revenues, the organization said in a statement. Arcturos revenues derive exclusively from visits to the …
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Volunteers rescue dozens of animals from Evia fire, some need foster
Volunteers from animal welfare organizations did not hesitate a moment and rushed to the forest fire on Evia to rescue animals: farming animals, domesticated, strays, wildlife. Many need now a foster home even for a week or so. Tuesday afternoon, members of ART – Animal Rescue Team arrived in the …
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Halkida: Mob of swimmers stones and kills spearfish (vid) – Petition
The brutal killing of a fish that was nearing the shore to lay its eggs. A mob of swimmers in Halkida threw stones at the big fish before they managed to catch it and kill it with their own hands. All these happened in front of the eyes of members …
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Animal abuse in Greece increased by 22% in last couple of years
Animal abuse in Greece has increased by 22% in the last couple of years. 870,000 animals fall victim of passive or active abuse on annual basis. The shocking numbers were reported by state ERT TV on Tuesday, however without further details or name of source. Not all cases of animal …
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Donations for injured pets and wildlife in Athens wildfires, Greece
As there are several requests for donations for the pets and the wild animals that went injured, lost and found in the wildfires in Athens, here is a list of a few animal welfare societies that do a great job in the area – a great job in general and …
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Outrage forces withdrawal of cruel draft law for pets & strays in Greece
It needed the immense and non-stop pressure by furious animal welfare societies, angry animal lovers and every person living in Greece who still keeps a glimpse of common sense, a real shit-storm of angry reactions in the direction of deputy agriculture minister Yannis Tsironis, from the Greek “Eco Greens”, for …
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Outrage! “Green” minister submits despicable law to create “camps for strays in remote forest areas”
Deputy Minister for Rural Development, Giannis Tsironis, submitted a draft law to the Palriament allowing municipalities to create “camps for strays in remote forest areas. The draft is also a huge insult to the thousands of animal lovers and the dozens of animal welfare societies in Greece that take care …
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New Greek Animal Protection Law to give Municipalities the power to do what they want with strays
Greece’s Ministry of Rural Development plans several modifications in the Animals Protection Law of 2012. The aim of the ministry is reportedly the improved animal management especially by local municipalities and the reduction of the number of strays. Many details about the legislation that is expected to be uploaded for …
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Christmas Bazaar for Greece’s Strays Dec 9-10 in Athens
The volunteers of Greek Animal Protection and Welfare non-profit organization Stray.gr hold their 14th Christmas Bazaar over the weekend December 9 and 10 2017. Visitors can purchase Christmas presents for the two- and four-legged friends, good luck charms 2018 and calendars for the new year, new and used books, accessories, …
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Cute little lamb offered as oblation to St Andrew? Animal lover files lawsuit
A little lamb tied outside the church of Saint Andrew in Patras caused the intervention the public prosecutor and local police after an animal lover filed a lawsuit. The little lamb was offered as oblation by a faithful member of the parish on the name day of the Saint on …
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One more body recovered under the debris, death toll increases to 21
The body of a man was recovered from the mud and debris at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. He was found near the stream close to the depot of the Mandra Municipality. In a machine-shop nearby two more bodies were recovered in the last days. With the tragic discovery on …
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The “invisible” victims of flash floods: Help for surviving animals!
Check below for updates, bank and paypal accounts and contact information. It was heartbreaking to watch the dogs of a missing man, probably buried under tons of mud and rubble in the basement of a house Mandra, the area most affected by the deadly flash floods in West Attica. Fire …
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Huge ecological disaster after tanker sinks off Salamis island in Saronic Gulf
More than two thousand tones of fuel were poured into the sea when a tanker sank off the island of Salamis in the west of the Argo-Saronic Gulf on Sunday. An unprecedented ecological disaster with huge impact on the environment, the wildlife and the local economy. Tanker Agia Zoni II …
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Molly’s Cats need our help! Too old to be adopted, too many special needs for a furever home
Too old to find a furever home. Ongoing medical needs scare off fur-parents. And yet. Several rescued cats and three rescued dogs, they all have found a loving home in Crete. In the arms of a caring person. Molly Mason. The British expat not only takes care of the cats …
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Animal abuse: Brainless thug paints stray dog with AEK FC initials
What’s the difference between a human and an animal? Sometimes it is hard to tell. But it is certain it is not the number of legs that makes the difference. Animals abuse is widespread in Greece. And some abuser think it is fun to paint animals. A brainless two-legged supporter …
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