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Animal Clinic Opens in Athens, Offers Free Medical Care for Pets and Strays

The first municipal veterinary clinic in Athens opened its doors, offering free medical care for stray animals and pets.

Athens Municipality Upgrades Citizens’ Helpline

Athens Municipality upgraded its Citizens' Helpline (1595) for direct and efficient response to citizens' concerns, now available 24/7.

World Animal Day: City of Athens Shows it Cares

The City of Athens celebrated World Animal Day 2021 with events at its shelter for stray animals in the Votanikos district.

Athens Municipality to Open Animal Shelter in Votanikos

The Municipality of Athens will soon operate its first modern shelter for stray animals in the district of Votanikos.

Volunteer to Help Athens’ Strays

The Municipality of Athens is looking for volunteers to actively support its animal welfare program that is dedicated to protecting the city's strays.

Athens Municipality Launches Website for City’s Cats and Dogs

The Animal Welfare Department of the Municipality of Athens has launched a website dedicated to the city's stray cats and dogs.

Greek-born Drummer Tommy Lee Urges Greece to Stop Cruelty to Santorini Donkeys

Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee is calling on the Greek government to immediately stop using donkeys as "animal taxis” on Santorini.

Stray Dog Adoption Event to be Held in Messinia

An event dedicated to the protection and adoption of stray dogs will be held during September 27-29 at Costa Navarino in Messinia.

Creta Maris Beach Resort Holds Biodiversity Week on Crete

The Creta Maris Beach Resort held its Biodiversity Week event and informed guests about its multi-level initiatives for the protection of the environment.

Circular Foresees Weight Limits for Santorini Donkey Rides

In efforts to protect Santorini's donkeys, the ministry issued a directive prohibiting the transport of "heavy" tourists up the island's steep inclines.

Santorini Works to Improve Treatment of Donkeys Used in Tourism

Santorini officials said they were preparing to take action to protect the popular island’s donkeys which are used to transport tourists up the steep incline to Fira.

Stray Dogs Find New Homes at Costa Navarino’s ‘Pet Weekend’ Event

Costa Navarino and PURINA recently hosted the 1st Adoption Weekend for pets, in an effort to raise awareness on the protection of stray animals.

Costa Navarino to Host Weekend Event Dedicated to Pets

In an effort to raise awareness on the protection and care of stray animals, Costa Navarino will host a series of events dedicated to pets on May 19-21.

Santorini Strays Face Bleak Future, Mayor Says He’s Still Seeking Property to House Them

The popular Greek island of Santorini is in the spotlight after municipal authorities said they were evicting the long-running Santorini Animal Welfare Association (SAWA), where the island’s stray dogs and aging donkeys are housed.