Last month, our vet Elisa Geskou, farrier Tasos Skyllas and dental technician Alkis Gkeskos, visited the island of Paros despite

HERE TODAY AND HERE TOMORROW. FOLLOWING UP ON THE ISLAND OF NAXOS. Back in April we sent a box of

HOW MUCH MARMALADE IS TOO MUCH? On the edge of Ermoupolis, the main town of Syros, there is a cat

WITH SANTORINI NOW UNDER SPECIAL MEASURES, WHAT FUTURE FOR THE WORKING MULES AND DONKEYS? Alkis… hmmm, we can ALMOST see

Earlier this month we made a lightning visit to the Agia Marina Donkey Rescue in Crete for a relief-giving ‘teeth

THE GAWF EQUINE TEAM REACHES OUT SENSITIVELY INTO A NEW COMMUNITY The wooded slopes of Mount Pelion curve out into

GAWFs collaboration with our partners on Syros, Syros Cats and Aegean Cats – We Live Together continues in 2020 –

In this period during which we’re all so restricted in our movements, we haven’t let up on our work; we’re

KEEPING GOING UNDER CORONA LOCKDOWN Let’s hear it for the volunteers that are still going out on a daily basis

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

GAWF STEPS IN TO ORGANISE A DIGNIFIED RETIREMENT FOR A PAIR OF OLD LADIES FROM HYDRA During our outreach visits,

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

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

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

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

23/10/2019 Paros is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea best known for its beaches and traditional villages. Parikia,

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

Today marks World Animal Day and Animal Action Hellas is taking the opportunity to promote the latest version of its

One million EU citizens have signed the #EndTheCageAge European Citizens Initiative (ECI) petition, the biggest ever political push for farm

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

Her fluffy coat may give her a slightly fuzzy, phantom-like outline, but Melina is solidly there, and now in her

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

On the 24th and 25th of April 2019 our Equine Programme Team -consisted of our veterinarian Michael Gaganis and farrier

Another ‘mass cat neutering’ on the Cycladic island of Syros came to an end early this June 2019, making a

 The results are finally in, and we are optimistic to see that more than 100 candidates who pledged to act

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

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

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

We are delighted to announce the release of 6 wild birds from the EKPAZ Centre following the ministerial order to

Following a public outcry about overweight tourists using donkey taxis, CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) is backing The Donkey Sanctuary’s

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

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

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

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

Istiaia is a small seaside town on the island of Evia Greece and one of the areas with the highest

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

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

94% of people in Europe believe protecting the welfare of farm animals is important, and 82% believe farm animals should

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

GAWF / Animal Action have been pleased to work with Dog’s Voice and be their major partner and sponsor during

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

With the new campaign “EU, Care For Our Companions” European citizens call for better protection for their pets and equines.

Over the last few days, the world has watched in horror as one of the deadliest tragedies of recent times unfolded