Let´s be S.M.A.R.T. GREECE - Ivis 1

In Greece there is a large population of stray dogs and cats as a result of irresponsible behaviour of pet owners who often do not spay/neuter their pets. Unwanted offsprings of their pets then end up in animal shelters, on the streets or in worse case are subject of cruelty from the pet owners themselves who are trying to get rid of them in unethical ways. The stray animals pose a real problem as they can prey on wildlife, cause car accidents, damage the local fauna, frighten children and adults. At the same time the stray animals are very often subject of abuse and cruelty. Spaying and neutering is therefore indispensable for reducing the number of animals on the streets. There are numerous networks of volunteers in Greece dedicated to the reduction of the stray cat overpopulation through “trap-neuter-return” programs.