This is why it is so important for us to continue to our work in Greece. And the dogs that are pictured here are well off…there are so many more that are emaciated, sick or injured and need veterinary care. We are always accepting donations to help support our ongoing efforts with programs.
Special Dogster Report: Dogs of Greece Are Suffering Even More
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More than 20 dogs and cats were the victims of poisoning last Thursday night in Arachova, Greece. The apathetic mayor apparently was reminded a year ago about his responsibilites and asked to launch a sterilization program (according to law 3170/2003) but his response was that the dogs are living just fine in their natural environment. Please write and protest politely about this and remind him of his responsibilities for stray animals and ask that this awful poisoning incident be investigated and the culprit punished. This is the mayor’s details: Georgios-Leontios Andreou, email address: arachova@otenet.gr , fax number 22673-50250, address Arachova, 32004, Voiotia, Greece. For the ones who want to complain by phone from Greece: 22673-50200
A friend of mine who does animal welfare work on Crete in Greece recently posted the following: “In Greece one is more free, but then people do whatever they want and no one cares. I find that most Greek people have little or no sense of responsibility. They have the attitude; I want to do it so I will and I don’t care what my actions do to you.”
Unfortunately, this attitude seems to extend to animals too, which may be part of the reason for such tragic conditions for animals in Greece, all animals — dogs, cats, horses, donkeys. They are suffering from all types of impacts of this, including inhumane treatment, neglect, abuse, abandonment and apathy.
I also notice this in the way litter and garbage are so prominent in the countryside, and even in the cities, in Greece.
Is irresponsibility a price of freedom?
We have an exciting new partnership for Humanitourism™ in Greece! Students from the university in Ioannina, where we will be continuing our animal welfare education program started last year, want to join with us in our efforts. This is so exciting because young people are the hope for change in Greece. Work side-by-side with these students who are making change in their own country. This is where the difference will be made. Consider joining us in this historic partnership in May.
animal welfare, Greece, Greek Economy, Humanitourism, responsible travel, voluntourism | insideout October 30, 2012 | 
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