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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

Did you know that a recent survey showed 81% of employers offer annual paid time for employees to volunteer? Check with yours! You might get paid to volunteer on a Humanitourism adventure.

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to travel more? Give something back or make a difference? Maybe both? How about a Humanitourism™ adventure with Inside/Out in 2011?  Check out our 2011 opportunities on the website.

National Geographic Traveler recently contacted us for their 50 Trips of a Lifetime issue.  We are very excited about the trips we nominated, Nepal: Connecting People and Places in April 2011 and Greece: Zakynthos Sea Turtle Conservation in June 2011, for inclusion in this prestigious list.  Check out these fabulous new Humanitourism adventures for 2011 on our website!

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.

Update in the case of the puppy beaten in Ioannina Greece: The hospital president finally testified and the file goes to the district attorney for further prosecution on Wednesday. The eye-witnesses have given the name of the watchman who committed the beating. Local groups are pressuring for a harsh punishment. This case has gotten a lot of attention, including coverage on Greek tv, in part due to our Humanitourism™ partners in Ioannina. They are doing great work and deserve our support.

We’ve received a report from one of our Humanitourism™ partners who is caring for the surviving puppy of the hospital beatings in Ioannina.  The swelling in her head is starting to subside. She has a good appetite and if the bowl is held for her she can lap up some liquid food and swallow it. She is still very dazed and not in full control of her senses, though. She can stand and take a few steps but without much control of what she is doing. Just as when a person has a concussion, it will take a while before all the bruising in her brain subsides.  Despite everything she wants human company and to be held.

I’ve decided to add a blog to the website to help with project updates, news and other information related to our trips, our projects and our Humanitourism™ partners. I’ll also post other relevant information on Humanitourism,™ voluntourism, responsible travel and other related concerns.