Find Your Forever Friend
Rescue a Greek Stray Today
We are a passionate group dedicated to ending the stray crisis in Greece, one rescue at a time.
About Us
Learn about Greek Stray ResQ, our process and why we are all so passionate about rescuing these amazing animals.
Adopt or Foster
Ready to make a difference? Visit our our adoption page. Your heart will thank you, and so will your new furry friend.
Volunteer
Looking to get more involved? We are always looking for helpful souls to get as many animals off the streets as possible. Click below for more info on volunteering with us.
Donate
If you’re unable to adopt, foster or volunteer, you can help by donating to a good cause. This goes to provide shelter, food and necessary medical support. Anything helps!
Why Adopt a Greek Stray
Make a Lifelong Difference: Save a Life Today
Are you a compassionate dog or cat lover? Are you considering adopting a furry companion? Look no further! Greek Stray ResQ invites you to open your heart and home to a Greek stray. Here’s why it matters:
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3 Million Strays
Greece faces an urgent crisis with over 3 million stray animals roaming its streets. These innocent souls desperately need our help. By adopting a Greek stray, you become part of the solution.
02
Overflowing Shelters
In Greece, the plight of animal shelters is critical. Only a handful of shelters exist, and they are struggling to cope. Space is at a premium, leaving stray animals with nowhere to turn. Imagine a municipality instructing a volunteer to abandon a stray where they discovered it — truly heart-wrenching, isn’t it?
03
Difficult Streets
Strays outside the shelter walls are vulnerable. They lack protection and face unimaginable dangers. Locals may see them as vermin, subjecting them to beatings, poisonings, and abuse. Their lives hang in the balance.
04
Beating the Odds
We witness countless cases of resilience. Strays hit by vehicles or beaten, yet somehow surviving. Some are blind, others bear open wounds, and some drag their broken bodies through dirt to find mere scraps of food. Their will to survive is awe-inspiring.
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Extreme Weather
Greek weather extremes take a toll. Summers can scorch at over 40°C — imagine their paws on blistering streets. Winters in northern Greece can plunge to minus 10°C — a harsh reality for those without shelter.
06
Loved, then Abandoned
Greece, a beloved tourist destination, offers fleeting love to strays during summer months. Beaches buzz with treats and hugs. But when the season ends, these animals haven’t learned to fend for themselves. They return to familiar places, only to find deserted, freezing beaches, towns, hotels, and tavernas.
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Bias Against Black Dogs
Sadly, black dogs face prejudice. They aren’t the colour of choice for many adopters. But their hearts are just as golden, their loyalty unwavering.
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Your Adoption Matters
By adopting a Greek stray, you become a lifeline — a beacon of hope. You provide safety, love, and a chance at a better life. Together, let’s change their fate, one paw at a time.
Ready to make a difference? Visit our our adoption page. Your heart will thank you, and so will your new furry friend.
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"It costs nothing to be kind to animals, but the reward of their love is priceless."
Suzanne Wingfield Fafoutaki
Founder & Trustee
