We understand the anger. We feel it every day too. There are very real animal welfare challenges in Greece, but hate and cruel generalisations about Greek people are not the answer. Turn your anger into action. Volunteer. Donate. Share. Support. Hate is never the answer. Action is. 💙🐾

Happy #NationalFarriersWeek! 🐴 This week we're celebrating our incredible farriers, Vaios Bakratsas and Tasos Skyllas. Through our Equine Care Programme, they provide expert hoof care, helping keep donkeys, horses and mules healthy, comfortable and able to live happier lives.

Please join us in welcoming our new CEO, Joe Bailey, to Animal Action Greece! 💙
 With over 30 years of experience in animal welfare, Joe brings a lifetime of compassion, dedication, and leadership to our team. Read more about Joe below 👇 buff.ly/lRTSybD

Cats, cats, cats... and more cats! 🐱🇬🇷 You simply can't visit Greece without meeting a feline or two. If you're enjoying a holiday in Greece this summer, a small act of kindness can make a huge difference. Leaving out fresh water during the hot weather and a few cat biscuits can really help. 💙

A huge thank you to each and every one of you who has supported our Next 60 Years Appeal and sent such lovely messages as we celebrated our 60th anniversary as a charity. 💙 As we step into our 60th year, we are incredibly proud to have you by our side. Keep your eyes peeled, big things are coming!

Reineke Hameleers, CEO of Eurogroup For Animals, explores why, despite more than 1.5 million signatures supporting the Fur Free Europe campaign, plans are moving ahead for a new mink farm in Kastoria. Please read, share and take action. More information here:
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Today our CEO Joe and operations lead Sonia are in Brussels for the @eurogroupforanimals.org conference! Such an inspiring event 💚

A huge thank you to Kalymnos Cat Project for this lovely message 😻 If you'd like to support our cause and help us continue supporting organisations like Kalymnos Cat Project, please consider supporting our Next 60 Years Appeal: www.animalactiongreece.org/the-next-60-...

Earlier this week, we attended the launch of Greece's new National Animal Protection Mechanism for Natural Disasters, a positive step towards improving emergency planning and response for companion animals. Read more: www.animalactiongreece.org/putting-anim...

Our Equine Care Programme team recently returned to Hydra for this year’s outreach visit, providing veterinary, dental and farriery care to 58 working equines. Read the full article here: www.animalactiongreece.org/returning-to...

Today is #NationalAnimalRightsDay 💚 For over 60 years we've worked to improve the lives of animals across Greece, but there's still so much more to do. Help us continue the fight for the next 60 years: www.animalactiongreece.org/the-next-60-...

We're pleased to have supported annual flu and tetanus vaccinations for the 21 equines in the care of Greek Horse Protection Society (ESPI), helping to protect them from serious and potentially fatal diseases. Thank you to the ESPI team for all they do. 💙 #EquineWelfare

This #VolunteersWeek, we want to celebrate the thousands of volunteers across Greece who work tirelessly to help animals. Animal welfare simply wouldn't be possible without your dedication, compassion and hard work. 💙🇬🇷 Please tag a dedicated volunteer who needs to hear this below! 👇

Last week, our Equine Care Programme team spent two days at Agia Marina Donkey Rescue, providing essential hoof and dental care to 32 rescued donkeys. 🐴💚 A huge thank you to everyone at the rescue for the incredible work they do every day for donkeys in need.

Partnerships make all the difference. 💖 We’re proud to support dedicated local organisations like Syros Cats, working tirelessly to improve the lives of animals across Greece. 🇬🇷

We’d be so grateful if you could leave us a Google review 💚 Even a simple 5⭐ review can make a huge difference and helps more people discover and support our work for animals in Greece Click here to leave your review today 👉 g.page/r/CZAc-Lnlwe...

Join our The Next 60 Years Appeal from as little as £5 a month and help support vital veterinary care, humane population management, education and outreach work for animals in need. Find out more and support today: www.animalactiongreece.org/the-next-60-...

Always look out for the little guys 💚 With temperatures rising, leaving out fresh water for wildlife can be a real lifeline. It only takes a couple of minutes, but it can mean everything to birds, bees, hedgehogs and other small animals 🐝💧

Tourist season in Greece is here 🇬🇷☀️ If you’re visiting this summer, please remember that small actions can make a big difference for animals. We’ve created a free guide with tips on how you can help animals while travelling in Greece: online.fliphtml5.com/slhnn/Animal...

Thanks to the incredible team at Alkyoni Aegean Wildlife Hospital, vultures were given a second chance, and this spring, took their first flight back to freedom. We were proud to support their care through funding from Aktionsgemeinschaft Artenschutz 🦅 www.animalactiongreece.org/a-flight-to-...

Over three years, the Paros and Antiparos Community Cat Care Project achieved 7,070 cat sterilisation procedures. A huge thank-you to Battersea, and to all partners, vets, volunteers and residents who made this possible for Greece’s community cats. 💚

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In April, we returned to Northern Greece for Phase 3 of the Refugee Camps Project alongside Greater Good Charities Together, the teams provided vet care, neutering, vaccinations and support for animals living in and around the camps. Read more 👉 www.animalactiongreece.org/phase-3-of-t...

A gentle reminder that Animal Action Greece is not a shelter and we are unable to take in or directly rehome animals. We support the shelters, rescuers, vets and welfare groups across Greece through funding, veterinary care, outreach, education & supplies to help improve animal welfare nationwide 💙

Our latest edition of Elpida has officially been sent out 💛 This special issue celebrates both the 60th edition of our supporter newsletter and the 60th anniversary of Animal Action Greece. Read the digital edition here: online.fliphtml5.com/slhnn/AAG_EL...

Happy World Donkey Day! 🐴 To celebrate, we thought we’d share some lovely memories from our visit to Hellenic Donkey Centre (Donkeyland) in Athens last year. It was wonderful to spend time with these gentle donkeys and we are proud to support them 💙 #WorldDonkeyDay

Do you remember us as the Greek Animal Welfare Fund (GAWF)? 💙 As we celebrate 60 years, we would love to hear your memories from the GAWF days. Old photos, stories, newsletters, memories or how you first discovered us, please share them in the comments or send us a message 💙

Meet Kuzko 💚 Just weeks old, this tiny foal was found in Paralion Astros with a severe leg fracture. Thanks to volunteers and our vet Elisa, she received urgent surgery. Arcadia Animal Care are now caring for her and covering huge vet costs. PayPal: [email protected]

It’s #NationalPetWeek 🐾 To celebrate, show us your pets in the comments and tell us their story 👇💚

On April 20th we attended the Battersea Greek partners reception at the UK Ambassador’s residence in Athens, where we met the UK Ambassador to Greece, Matthew Lodge. It was great to spend time with partners working towards better welfare for animals across Greece 🇬🇷

After 3 amazing years, the Paros & Antiparos Community Cat Care Project has come to an end. A huge thank you to Dina, Flora, Susie & Eleni as they move on from Animal Action Greece. Your impact has been incredible. Please join us in thanking them in the comments 💚

New EU rules aim to strengthen protection for dogs and cats 🐾 With better traceability and clearer standards, this could help tackle illegal breeding and improve welfare across Europe. Read more here 👇 www.animalactiongreece.org/new-eu-rules...

On the 24th June 1966, Animal Action Greece became a registered UK charity. This year marks our 60th anniversary, and we’re looking ahead. Today, we launch the Next 60 Years Appeal 🐾 Help build a better future for animals in Greece here 👉 www.animalactiongreece.org/the-next-60-...

Since 2017, our work on Syros with Manos Vorrisis has helped sterilise 1,500 stray cats. Now on Tinos, 400 cats have been sterilised so far, with a target of 1,200 by 2026. “Partnership built on shared values: love for animals, love for Greece, professionalism and action.” 💚

We were proud to present the Paros and Antiparos team with a certificate of appreciation for their incredible work on the Community Cat Care Project. Flora, Dina, Susie and Eleni have given so much to ensure the project runs smoothly. We are eternally grateful 💚

We’re thrilled to announce that Joe Bailey will be joining Animal Action Greece as our new CEO this June. Joining from Humanimal Trust, Joe brings a powerful mix of leadership, passion, and commitment to animal welfare. Read more here: buff.ly/cOnjgIT

This week, we’re in Kilkis, on the northern border of Greece, for phase 3 of the refugee camp project with Greater Good Charities, helping to sterilise and treat as many stray animals in the local area as possible. Fingers crossed for a successful week! 💚

Proud to be a member of @eurogroupforanimals.org since 2001 🇬🇷🇪🇺 Together, we help shape EU policy and ensure animals in Greece are heard. “An inspiring partner… shaping EU strategy.” - Eleonora, Membership Coordinator, Eurogroup for Animals Local action. European impact. ✊

A lot of our work focuses on neutering. But why? Because without it, the cycle never ends. One unneutered cat can lead to hundreds more, bringing more suffering . Neutering stops that cycle. It gives cats a healthier, safer life. Real change starts with prevention.

Here’s what the Paros & Antiparos project has achieved so far 💚 🐾 6,811 cats sterilised 💉 6,944 vaccinated 📍 6,810 microchipped And we’re not done yet — trapping continues this month, with final numbers to come. Thank you to all partners & Battersea Dogs and Cats Home for their support!

Today is #nationalpetday! We’d love to see photos of your pets and hear their stories 💚👇

A special edition of Elpida is landing soon 📬 Our free supporter newsletter, meaning “hope” in Greek, this issue celebrates both our 60th edition and 60th anniversary 🎉 Want a copy? Sign up for free postal updates here: buff.ly/hrrxLZM

After 3 years of work, our Paros & Antiparos Cat Care Project is coming to an end this month. Huge thanks to Battersea and all local partners 💚 Read more: www.animalactiongreece.org/paros-and-an...

On 3rd April, ahead of World Stray Animal Day, our Animal Welfare Manager Serafina visited a nursery in Peristeri with her rescue dog Masticha 🐶 Teaching kindness, safe dog interaction, and what animals need to thrive 💚 Because change starts with the next generation 🐾

Our Greek team woke up to skies glowing orange from a dust storm… it felt surreal 🌫️🧡 Has anyone else experienced this?

Today we come to you with an important announcement. Please read below for more. #AprilFoolsDay 🐾

🦊 #Fur farming in the EU is neither economically viable nor capable of meeting #animalwelfare standards. A phase-out would have minimal economic impact but major benefits for animals, public health & the environment. Time for a #FurFreeEurope 👉 bit.ly/4dUxj41

On Tinos, around 3,000 stray cats live among local communities. Since 2023, we’ve been working with Manos Vorrisis of We Live Together vet clinic, helping sterilise around 400 cats so far. Our goal is a further 1,200 sterilisations by end of 2026, creating lasting change. 🐱💚🇬🇷

Horse blood farming is something most people have never heard of. It operates out of sight, but it’s real. We’re shedding light on it 👇 www.animalactiongreece.org/the-dark-rea... Credit: @awf-germany.bsky.social, @tsb-zuerich.bsky.social & @eurogroupforanimals.org

In 2025, your support helped fund €3,000 of vital work with Syros Cats 💚68 cats sterilised (40 males, 28 females) TNR breaks the cycle of suffering improving health and stabilising populations. Thank you for making this possible 🐾