News Archive


Greece under Lockdown…Syros Cat neutering continues
GAWFs collaboration with our partners on Syros, Syros Cats and Aegean Cats – We Live Together continues in 2020 –

GETTING HELP TO THE CARERS IN NAXOS
In this period during which we’re all so restricted in our movements, we haven’t let up on our work; we’re

THE “GHOSTS” GET THEIR MEDS
KEEPING GOING UNDER CORONA LOCKDOWN Let’s hear it for the volunteers that are still going out on a daily basis

OUR EQUINE TEAM VISITS KILKIS
WHY DO THE MOST DIFFICULT CASES ALWAYS TURN UP AT THE END OF A LONG DAY? On March 14, as

Gawf organises dignified retirement for two old donkeys
GAWF STEPS IN TO ORGANISE A DIGNIFIED RETIREMENT FOR A PAIR OF OLD LADIES FROM HYDRA During our outreach visits,

Letter to the Minister of Agriculture: Request to support the phasing out of cages in livestock farming
RESCUE JUST ONE OR CHANGE THE LIFE OF MILLIONS? It can’t be an either/or. We have to do both! When

Corinth Visit, 2020
Naomi and the volunteers of CAR, Loutraki On Wednesday, 22 January 2020 our own Sophia and Serafina took a 81

Kanella gets her own shelter
This old lady has been ‘sleeping rough’ all her life. (She’s about 17 years old). But now, after a ‘special

Our public information video airs on Greek tv!
We are very proud that the Greek TV and Radio Board approved GAWF / Animal Action ‘public information’ video clip promoting

Andros Equine Programme Outreach
Between 12 and 14 November 2019, the GAWF / Animal Action Equine ProjectTeam was on the island of Andros to

Paradise in Paros – but not if you are a ‘hobbled animal’!
23/10/2019 Paros is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea best known for its beaches and traditional villages. Parikia,

‘Syrious’ neutering continues on Syros!
9/10/19 In the 5th mass cat neutering event that has taken place on the island of Syros between Saturday 5th

World Animal Day 2019: “Humpy” has a message about neutering!
Today marks World Animal Day and Animal Action Hellas is taking the opportunity to promote the latest version of its

ONE MILLION EU CITIZENS MAKE HISTORY FOR FARM ANIMALS
One million EU citizens have signed the #EndTheCageAge European Citizens Initiative (ECI) petition, the biggest ever political push for farm

IN TIMMERMANS WE TRUST
Animal Welfare is a policy field that does not sit with one Commission department only. Ultimate responsibility for this field

‘Ghostly’ no more!
Her fluffy coat may give her a slightly fuzzy, phantom-like outline, but Melina is solidly there, and now in her

Sun-shades for the working equids of Hydra!
Congratulations are in order for the Municipality of Hydra! For years now we have been working closely with HydraArk and

VISITING THE SAWA SHELTER IN SANTORINI
On the 24th and 25th of April 2019 our Equine Programme Team -consisted of our veterinarian Michael Gaganis and farrier


Syros Island: 3rd neuter visit!
Another ‘mass cat neutering’ on the Cycladic island of Syros came to an end early this June 2019, making a

Will the politically diverse new EP mean a unified voice for animals?
The results are finally in, and we are optimistic to see that more than 100 candidates who pledged to act

Irma, Gigi and Jojoba got their “happy endings”
Irma, Gigi, and Jojoba all had the worst possible start in life but we have received news of some ‘happy

STAVROS OUTREACH
No one writes to the papers about these animals and their working conditions… Up in northern Greece, in remote mountain

Equine Project : Skyros Outreach
Ιn late 2018 we were in Skyros again, home of the small-statured but big-hearted Skyrian horse, one of the rare

Put yourself “IN THEIR HOOVES”
‘While on your holiday, be a responsible tourist and put yourself ‘In Their Hooves.’ The Greek Animal Welfare Fund (GAWF) has since

SUCCESS : FREE AT LAST!
We are delighted to announce the release of 6 wild birds from the EKPAZ Centre following the ministerial order to

Cruise giant partners with The Donkey Sanctuary to protect Santorini’s donkeys
Following a public outcry about overweight tourists using donkey taxis, CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) is backing The Donkey Sanctuary’s

WORLD SPAY DAY 2019
Hurrah! It’s “WORLD SPAY DAY”! (Yes, there really is one. To be honest, we’re a bit surprised ourselves. Three cheers

Our 2019 Syros Neutering Programme has officially begun
What an inspiring way to start the year! Our 2019 Syros Neutering Programme officially began this month with a 3-day

Mapping the stray cats population in Syros!
Starting with the mapping of the population of stray cats in Syros and with the support of the island’s Municipality,

Equine Project- Hydra Outreach
Τhis is Zak. He is a rescue donkey from Koropi. When I first adopted him he was half his current

35 DOGS NEUTERED IN NORTHERN EVOIA
Istiaia is a small seaside town on the island of Evia Greece and one of the areas with the highest

SUCCESS STORY!
Success story!!! Α week ago the stork brought 5 kittens on our doorstep and thanks to your support and kindness

SANTORINI WORKING EQUIDS: GUARDIAN ARTICLE
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/12/santorini-greece-donkeys-overweight-tourists-animal-welfare?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other&fbclid=IwAR1jQxPW2b314uHa7YAK3YglTMlTShl7CwfdPR-gebbNCjBpprmFhHxCU_Q The Greek Animal Welfare Fund (GAWF) and its partner The Donkey Sanctuary were delighted to hear on 2 August

LIVE FROM HYDRA
Live from Hydra: Our Equine Team accompanied by our CEO, Paul McGlone, are on the island of Hydra where GAWF/Animal

Together we will #End_the_Cage_Age
94% of people in Europe believe protecting the welfare of farm animals is important, and 82% believe farm animals should

HAPPY WORLD ANIMAL DAY!!
https://www.facebook.com/dogsvoice.gr/videos/269259990442302/ We are sharing with you on ‘World Animal Day’ some happy endings with dogs who were victims of the

Wildfire Animals Report 2018: Give these dogs a voice!
GAWF / Animal Action have been pleased to work with Dog’s Voice and be their major partner and sponsor during

Submission of 10.000 signatures for the rescue of the animals at EKPAZ
Athens 20th September 2018 Re: Submission of 10,000 signatures to save the animals at the wildlife rescue centre (EKPAZ) on

The EU could do a lot more to protect your companions, join us!
With the new campaign “EU, Care For Our Companions” European citizens call for better protection for their pets and equines.

The Donkey Sanctuary and GAWF/AAH hold positive talks with Santorini Mayor
International animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, and its partner Greek Animal Welfare Fund/Animal Action Hellas (GAWF), held positive talks

HELP US STOP THE SUFFERING OF THE ANIMALS OF EKPAZ!
The animals at the Wildlife Rescue Centre (EKPAZ) of Aegina continue to live under appalling conditions and they desperately need

IT’S TIME TO TAKE ACTION! Save the animals at the Wildlife Rescue Centre on Aegina
For nearly a decade, the animals at the have been suffering appalling conditions and it looks as though they are

This is how we were able to help the animal fire victims
Thank you to our supporters for standing by the animals of the East Attica following the fires which started on

New circular clarifies the ‘code of practice’ for the welfare of horses, donkeys and mules!
GAWF/Animal Action Hellas and Ippothesis are very pleased to announce that the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has issued

Turning global support into action for animal victims of fires in Attica. (July 2018 update)
Over the last few days, the world has watched in horror as one of the deadliest tragedies of recent times unfolded

The Ghost dogs of Aspropyrgos – “We only want to give the dogs a chance of a good life”
“We only want to give the dogs a chance of a good life”, said Alex, one of the Leaders of

THE ISLAND OF SYROS – ‘WE ALL LIVE TOGETHER’
Paul McGlone took up the position of Interim Chief Executive Officer of GAWF and Animal Action in March 2018. He

EQUINE PROJECT – EVIA OUTREACH
Just before the end of 2017, Michael (vet) and Giannis (farrier) traveled to the large island of Evia, which lies

EQUINE PROJECT – ADDING TO THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS!
Attending one of our Equine Project’s unique Seminars, which aim to give people professionally involved with working horses, donkeys and

MORE THAN 12000 CITIZENS RAISED THEIR VOICE FOR STRONGER PROTECTION OF EQUINES IN GREECE!
More than 12000 citizens raised their voice for the stronger protection of equines in Greece! We just delivered, in collaboration

EQUINE PROJECT – SKYROS OUTREACH
Did you know that the Skyrian Horse is one of the rarest and oldest breeds in the world? It is

EQUINE PROJECT – MOUNT OLYMPUS OUTREACH
Right before the end of 2017 we would like to share with you some recent photos from our Equine Team’s very first

KIMOLOS ARRESTS IN CONNECTION WITH HOBBLED ANIMALS
We’re pleased to report that there have recently been arrests on the island of Kimolos in connection with hobbled animals.

NEUTERING PROGRAMME – NEA FILADELFIA: 50 MORE CATS AND 8 DOGS STERILISED!
50 more cats and 8 dogs were sterilised through our Neutering Programme in collaboration with the shelter of Nea Filadelfia. It’s amazing

EMERGENCY RESPONSE – MANDRA FLOODS
Flood update: We sent Serafina to visit Mandra this weekend (25-26/2/2017). She took medicines to the volunteers who are working

EQUINE PROJECT – KEA AND AEGINA OUTREACH
The Equine Team’s tour of Greece continues! In mid-October, it was on the islands of Kea and Aegina where it

EQUINE PROJECT – KASOS OUTREACH
Trustee, Anna Stamatiou, accompanied the team on their visit to Kasos where she was officially given the titles of chief driver, donkey

EQUINE PROJECT – HYDRA OUTREACH
Did you know that there is a car and motor vehicle-free Greek island? Hydra is one of the most iconic ones, with

EQUINE PROJECT- SANTORINI
Between the 8th and 9th of June 2017, Kleopatra and Aris, members of our Equine Project team, were on the

EQUINE PROJECT-ESPI
In the heat of mid-August 2017, Kleo, our equine vet, had to make a trip to the Athens area, so

MANDRA EMERGENCY
September 2017. Life is terribly tough for the strays of Mandra but, thanks to our supporters, there is hope. Back

MAVROPIGI – MEET HOPE
September 2017 Meet “Hope”, the dog who got a second chance in life thanks to our marvellousdonors (that’s YOU)! Hope is

ASPROPIRGOS CTVT
July 2017. Do you believe in ghosts? Is the industrial suburb of Aspropyrgos really full of invisible creatures? Animal Action

EQUINE PROJECT- CORFU
Where do the abandoned donkeys on the island of Corfu go? Our Equine Team discovered the answer to this question

EQUINE PROJECT- KASOS
Summer 2017. Just this one case made the difficult journey to Kasos worthwhile for me, for equine vet Kleopatra, and

EQUINE PROJECT – NAXOS
On April 27th-28th 2017 we sent Michael Gaganis and Giannis Brastianos, one of our great Equine Project duos, to visit

EQUINE PROJECT – PAROS OUTREACH
On April 29th-30th 2017, our vet, Michael Gaganis, and farrier, Giannis Brastianos, visited the island of Paros where they examined

EQUINE PROJECT – SANTORINI OUTREACH
Between the 8th and 9th of June 2017, Kleopatra and Aris, members of our Equine Project team, were on the

STOP THE TRUCKS
Eurogroup for Animals’ #StopTheTrucks campaign has received overwhelming support, exceeding its target of 1 million signatures to call for an end to