Transforming the
lives of cats on Paros
& Antiparos

Community cat care

Our community cat care project on the Cycladic islands of Paros and Antiparos - the largest cat population management project of its kind – is working to transform the health and welfare of the islands’ free roaming cats. 

Our vision is that every cat in Greece is happy and healthy and is valued and cared for by the community in which they live.

Our Paros & Antiparos project is helping us to develop and refine our approach to comprehensive community cat care and demonstrate what’s possible, paving the way for a transformation in the lives of every last Greek cat.

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3,803 cats neutered since April 2023

Report unneutered community cats

A central feature of our work to improve the lives of community cats is preventing the birth of new kittens. This is done by spaying or neutering, which tackles the challenge of over population at the same time as improving the health of individual cats.

Ear tipping involves surgically removing a small portion of a cat’s ear while the cat is under anaesthesia for spay or neuter surgery. Ear-tipping cats allows us to tell from a distance whether a community cat has been spayed or neutered.

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Play your part in caring for the islands’ cats

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For residents

If you live on either island you can help trap, transport and return community cats to their colonies once they have been sterilised. We also need more volunteer cat carers who help feed and monitor the islands’ cats.

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For visitors

Cat loving visitors to the islands also have an important part to play in looking after our community cats. Find out more about how you can help a stray during your stay here.

Latest News

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Our visit to Alkyoni Wildlife Hospital
Our visit to Alkyoni Wildlife Hospital

On September 13th, our Chief Executive, Joseph, and community engagement lead on Paros, Isabel, visited Alkyoni, a wildlife hospital on the island of Paros dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating wild animals across the Aegean islands.

Making big strides on Paros and Antiparos
Making big strides on Paros and Antiparos

The islands of Paros and Antiparos are home to hundreds of stray cats, many of whom are in desperate need of assistance. With little to no funding for local animal welfare groups, the overpopulation crisis had escalated, leaving many cats to suffer.

How to Help Animals During Extreme Heat
How to Help Animals During Extreme Heat

As temperatures continue to rise within Greece, extreme heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense, posing a significant threat to animals. Whether domestic pets, livestock, or wildlife, all animals can suffer from heat stress and dehydration. Here are some practical steps to help animals stay safe and healthy during periods of extreme heat.

A year of community cat care on Paros and Antiparos
A year of community cat care on Paros and Antiparos

The end of February 2024 marked the first anniversary of our community cat care project on the Cycladic islands of Paros & Antiparos.  Our most ambitious project ever and the largest cat population management project of its kind the project is being implemented with the support of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. 

Transforming the lives of Greece’s stray cats
Transforming the lives of Greece’s stray cats

Greece is home to an estimated 3 million stray cats who all too often have short, distressing lives. Constantly searching for their next meal, at risk of injury, disease and abuse these vulnerable cats can spend their entire lives without any veterinary care, shelter or positive human contact. 

A new project on Paros and Antiparos
A new project on Paros and Antiparos

Earlier this year we were very excited to officially launch our new project to help the cats of Paros and Antiparos more than ever! We are committed to supporting the local animal welfare groups we have been working with for the past 3 years on Paros.

Transform the lives of Greece’s homeless cats

Greece is home to more than 3 million homeless cats.

Constantly searching for their next meal, at risk of injury and disease, these vulnerable cats can spend their entire lives without any veterinary care, shelter, or positive human contact. 

Your donation will provide a vulnerable cat with veterinary treatment and care.

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