It is a great honour and happiness for us that Greater Good Charities of Europe have included us in their programs. Great Good Charities’ 16.440 kgs of dry dog food generous donation was received in the PFPO Thessaloniki hub. From there distribution was made to 15 of our members in order to cover the feeding needs of stray animals for the foreseable future. The need to feed stray animals nationwide is enormous, and volunteers face great difficulty in meeting the financial requirements of purchasing sufficient and appropriate food. The excellent food quality sent by GGC, is appreciated by all of...
A letter was sent by the PFPO, demanding the feeding of strays in schools and surroundings.
A letter was sent to all municipalities and the Special Secretariat for Animal Protection of the Ministry of Interiors demanding the feeding of strays in schools and surroundings. This letter could be a challenge for children and citizens in general to develop values such as solidarity and support: As it is known, in case that children are in contact with animals they can cultivate the empathy, responsibility, and respect to nature. However, we have been informed that sometimes parents, teachers, and municipal authorities believe that schools and its surroundings must be a sterile zone because of ignorance or bias and...
The position of the Hellenic Veterinary Association against the sterilization of companion animals is objectionable and unionistic.
The position of the Hellenic Veterinary Association against the sterilization of companion animals is objectionable and unionistic. Once again, the Hellenic Veterinary Association opposes the mandatory sterilization of companion animals, a constant request of animal welfare organizations for the reduction of strays. In their letter, they state specifically: «regarding the issue of the mandatory sterilization of pet animals, we want to inform you that this is not the case in any other EU country. In addition, such a regulation violates medical ethics and morality, reveals an unscientific approach, incomplete analysis of the phenomenon of overpopulation of strays and of course...
Mediterranean storm Daniel
The text concerning the Mediterranean storm Daniel is co-signed by the PFPO and the Initiative Group against extractions “Kazma birak” Mediterranean storm “Daniel”: In the season of climate disaster our life is expendable! The disastrous storm “Daniel” caused the death of 15 people in Greece, 7 in Turkey, and 4 in Bulgaria. On September the 12th it was announced that at least 5.000 died in Libya, while thousands more have gone missing. In all the abovementioned countries, critical infrastructures, streets, and thousands of homes have been destroyed. Thousands of animals drowned, while the land will be fertile after many years....
PRESS RELEASE ON DEAD PASTURED ANIMALS IN RECENTLY FLOODED AREAS
TO: The Ministry of Rural Development and Food Ministry of Interiors Chief of the Hellenic Police Mass Media Even though hobbling is a forbidden unacceptable practice, it exists all around the country and especially in many islands, leading a lot of animals to death. Photos from burned and flooded areas show dead animals with their legs tied up, without any chance to run away and save their life. We call for your immediate action to eliminate the appalling practice of hobbling which constitutes a severe form of abuse for thousands of equines and farm animals in the Greek territory. Hobbling (or...
Urgent request to the Prosecutor’s Office against the undue slaughter of 350 chickens!
An urgent request by the PFPO was made to the Public Prosecutor of the Athens Lower Criminal Courts for animal protection: In the region of Koropi, there is a farm of 365 chickens. It operates without a permit, as authorization has not been granted on procedural grounds. Even though the laying hens are healthy, they will be slaughtered. We highlighted that the unnecessary killing of healthy animals constitutes a form of severe abuse, according to the provision of Article (24) (b) as they will not be slaughtered for sale (the slaughter will be followed by landfill). We informed that we...
PFPO invites new members!!
Dear friends, PFPO is a meeting place of common struggle for active animal welfare and environmental societies. Through the PFPO we are able to: -successfully intervene in case of local problems for support and legal assistance of citizens or societies -submit a complaint to competent State bodies (Police, Public Prosecutor, Ministries) and monitor its progress -exchange knowledge and experience in many issues regarding the protection of animals and ecosystems -drawn up proposals for measures, laws, and policies about animals and fight for their implementation -organize educational programs and information campaigns -make public cases of animal abuse and any other daily...
LETTER ABOUT HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES
TO: Chania MPs Mayor of Chania ATTENTION: Ministry of Rural Development and Food LETTER ABOUT HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES Ladies and Gentlemen, Collegialities listed below would like to express their deep concern and indignation about the fact that horses continue to be used for pulling carriages in the city of Chania. We strongly believe that the time has come for this practice to be abolished on moral grounds, following the example of other European countries. Horses are exposed to physical and emotional abuse on a daily basis, as we have all seen being citizens of Chania. Also, they are in...
BURNT AREAS: TOTAL BAN OF HUNTING AND BAN ON ANY WORK
Open Letter To: Prime Minister Minister of Environment and Energy Minister of Citizen Protection General Directorate of Forest and Forest Environment Hellenic Police ! Till today, more than 1.500.000 acres were burnt down. Thousands of animals of wild fauna burned alive, thousands of species of wild flora damaged, while disastrous fires continue across the country. ! We demand that immediate measures are taken for the protection of wildlife species and biodiversity in Greece. We align with: the demand of the Chamber for Environment and Sustainability for a total ban of any use or activity in the reforested areas except reafforestation....
OPEN LETTER TO THE GOVERNMENT – ANIMALS MUST NOT BE LEFT TO HUNTERS
Some days ago, a letter was sent asking for a hunting ban in Rhodes because of the recently devastating fire. UNFORTUNATELY, APPEALS FROM ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL BODIES HAVE BEEN IGNORED. After a while, we were informed that the Rhodes Forestry Department allowed hunting on the island. Before that, a circular by the Ministry of Environment and Energy was sent to all forestry services for hunting licenses before the annual hunting regulatory decision. Surprisingly, there is a hunting ban in burnt areas where too few animals have been left while hunting is allowed in neighboring regions which are a shelter...