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In Crete it might prove hazardous to be born a dog.

Most of the people living here still have a different approach towards animals than in other parts of Europe.
 
Athos was found in a plastic bag outside a trash can with his sibblings. He and one of his brothers survived because they managed to make a hole in the bag that allowed them to breathe. Athos is meanwhile grown up and lives at a loving family in Germany. Cats are somewhat better off - at least they are not chained up.

The worst fate is faced by the numerous strays which live on the leftovers of the tourism industry from April until October, not much is known about the remaining months (if they can manage to survive the winter they are often poisoned in the spring clean up).
 
The Friends of Animals - Rethymno try to help in a practical way, always provided there are enough funds. Puppies and injured or undernourished animals are cared for and get medical attention. They are vaccinated, de-wormed, nursed back to health again and possibly neutered. Equipped with the proper papers they are then ready to be rehomed.

Since the City of Rethymnon does not provide a shelter, the animals are being fostered in private homes, which are increasingly more difficult to find. 		Hermes and Aris were found when they were 2 months old, straying together in Rethymno. A couple from Germany loved them and took them home.
 
Other strays are neutered and released in the area they were found and preferably monitored and fed by caring animal lovers in the neighbourhood.
 
Rocky was malnourished and scared when we managed to take him away from his owner who neglected and abused him. Rocky now lives in Germany happily ever after. Through newspaper ads and rehoming-lists published at the local vets and pet shops we attempt to rehome as many pets as possible in the Rethymnon area. The remaining ones are sent to other European countries after about a month, when their vaccinations are completed.

We have no other choice for the simple reason, we have to make room for other animals in need. Most of the dogs sent abroad will go again to private foster homes, just a few are sent to (selected) shelters.
 
Chances for rehoming abroad are very good. Due to their bad experiences from early childhood on, the dogs taken in by animal welfare organizations have proved to be very grateful and easily adapt to their new lifes.
 
The pictures on this page are from animals taken in and rehomed by Friends of Animals.

If you click on one of the pictures, a silde show will start, and you can see some of the animals in their original surroundings. Nothing really dreadful, because we do not want to tell horror stories, just enough to give you an idea of some of our everyday encounters. 		Ran Tan Plan or just Randy was a hunter's dog who got bored of him. We had Randy almost a year until we finally found a loving home for him in Germany.
 
Due to airline regulations we need an escort for the animal's transport abroad.
 
Please use this Flight escort form if you would like to volunteer as an escort, or this New home form if you want to adopt a pet.
 
Marina was found hungry and terribly thirsty at the port on a hot summer day. Luckily this adorable puppy was adopted very soon. Adoption available to EU countries. Although not impossible, we do not recommend adoption to the UK, Ireland, Sweden and Norway due to strict and lengthy quarantine regulations.

For up-to-date photos of animals for adoption, please view our photo album photo album.

Often tourists offer to help during their holidays. If you want to do the same, please contact us by e-mail: all offers of help are welcome.
 
Our association is actively supported by Noah's Ark Crete Noah's Ark Crete for free neutering of the animals at their shelter Nerokouro close to Hania.
 
When possible we receive a donation from the Greek Animal Welfare Fund (GAWF) Greek Animal Welfare Fund (GAWF), for sterilizations at local vets and education programs.

However, there is never enough money to achieve what we have planned. The costs for vaccinations, operations, medicine, microchips, vaccination books and transport of the animals are tremendous. Therefore Friends of Animals - Rethymno are thankful for every donation, which will guarantee our continuing volunteer work for the animals in need. 		Poor Bill was hit by a car. He was so scared that he almost bit one of us. But with patience and love he became the dog you see right now in this photo. He now lives in Athens.
 
Because of the amount of work our volunteers have to deal with in their spare time, the actual and long-term goal of our association is sometimes neglected: to inform and raise awareness of animal needs in Greece. To work with the Greek people, especially the children, so that barrel dogs, puppies in rubbish bins, poisoned cats and dogs and half starved strays will be pictures of the past.
 
 
WE NEED YOUR HELP!


Friends of Animals - Rethymno, inc.
Reg. Charity No. 195/1006/ME/183/2000
GR - 74100 Rethymnon
Phone 0030 6975 720313
e-mail to Friends of Animals - Rethymno

Bank account:
Friends of Animals - Rethymno
National Bank of Greece
No. 460/886238-90
IBAN GR79 0110 4600 0000 4608 8623 890
BIC ETHNGRAA

Naomi was found on a rainy day, searching for food in a trash bin. She was covered with fleas. Today she enjoys life being a man's best friend.


Activities / Newsletters
December 21st, 2011   Board elections 2011 Board elections
December 17th, 2011   Christmas bazaar 2011 Christmas bazaar
December 4th, 2010   Christmas fayre lunch 2011 Christmas fayre lunch
July 3rd, 2011   Car boot sale at Georgioupolis Car boot sale
March 13th, 2011   St. Patrick's Day 2011 St. Patrick's Day celebration
December 5th, 2010   Christmas fayre lunch 2010 Christmas fayre lunch
November 27th, 2010   Christmas bazaar 2010 Christmas bazaar
September 26th, 2010   Boot sale at Georgioupolis Boot sale
June 27th, 2010   Boot sale at Georgioupolis Boot sale
Jessica and Elliot   reported by Silke and Stephan reported by Silke and Stephan
May 8th, 2010   Spring bazaar 2010 Spring bazaar
March 14th, 2010   St. Patrick's Day 2010 St. Patrick's Day celebration
Foxy's Story   reported by John Haslam reported by John Haslam
November 29th, 2009   Christmas fayre lunch 2009 Christmas fayre lunch
May 16th, 2009   Spring bazaar 2009 Spring bazaar   -   20 photos
March, 2009   March 2009 newsletter Newsletter
February, 2009   February 2009 newsletter Newsletter
January, 2009   January 2009 newsletter Newsletter
December 29th, 2008   Christmas lottery at Pighi Christmas lottery   -   5 photos
December 24th, 2008   2008 X-mas greetings X-mas greetings
December 13th, 2008   Donation Center opens in Pighi Donation center   -   8 photos
December 6th, 2008   Christmas bazaar 2008 Christmas bazaar   -   9 photos
December, 2008   December 2008 newsletter Newsletter
November, 2008   November 2008 newsletter Newsletter
October, 2008   October 2008 newsletter Newsletter
September, 2008   September 2008 newsletter Newsletter
August 17th, 2008   Summer bazaar 2008 Summer bazaar
August, 2008   August 2008 newsletter Newsletter
July, 2008   July 2008 newsletter Newsletter
June, 2008   June 2008 newsletter Newsletter
May 11th, 2008   Spring bazaar 2008 Spring bazaar
May, 2008   May 2008 newsletter Newsletter
April, 2008   April 2008 newsletter Newsletter
March, 2008   March 2008 newsletter Newsletter
February, 2008   February 2008 newsletter Newsletter
December 27th, 2007   Christmas lottery at Akropolis Bar in Platanias Christmas lottery   -   7 photos
December 24th, 2007   Christmas card 2007 Christmas card
December 1st, 2007   Christmas bazaar 2007 Christmas bazaar   -   10 photos
May 19th, 2007   Spring bazaar 2007 Spring bazaar   -   11 photos
April, 2007   April 2007 newsletter Newsletter
Benji and Blacky   A puppies story A puppies story
December 2nd and 3rd, 2006   Christmas bazaar 2006 Christmas bazaar   -   8 photos
July 29th, 2006   Summer party 2006 Summer party   -   3 photos
June 4th, 2006   Boot sale at Pighi Boot sale   -   10 photos
May 21st, 2006   Spring bazaar 2006 Spring bazaar   -   9 photos
February, 2006   Flee market in Plakias Flee market   -   8 photos
December, 2005   Christmas bazaar 2005 Christmas bazaar   -   8 photos


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These animals are currently looking for a new home:

Dorothy, female dog / born December 2010 / 17 kilos. Whoever adopts this young lady is a lucky person. And that's because she is friendly with people and other dogs, quiet and obedient. Duffy, male dog / born January 2011. Duffy is a gentleman! He is a kind and playful boy. He is good with other dogs. Clara, female dog / born 17th January 2012. Clara is a medium sized dog, going to be about 15 kilos. She is quiet and affectionate. Jack, male dog (10 kilos) / born March 2010. He is social and doing good with other dogs. Magica, female dog / 15 kilos / 35 cm height / born August 2011. Even though Magica is 15 kilos she looks small because of her height. She is quiet, obedient, playful and really smart, doing good with other dogs. She has a very good character. Celina, female dog / born in August 2011 / 17 kilos. Celina's previous owner kept her chained for all of her life. Despite that Celina's foster mother says that she is a lady in the house. She is good with cats and other dogs and learns new tricks every day. She is smart, playful and affectionate
Roxanne, female dog / born September 2011. She has been through a lot and now she is thirsty of love. Affectionate, learned to walk with collar. Hamlet, male dog / small (10 kilos) / born February 2011. Quiet, obedient and getting along with other dogs perfectly. Johnny, male dog / born October 2010, is a good boy! He always needs a hug. He is quiet, obedient and loves to play with people. Lola, female dog / born August 2010 / 10 kilos. She is social and kind. We took her from the street to neuter and then release her but we couldn't let her go because she is such a nice girl! She is getting along with everybody! Chocolate, female dog / born in March 2011. Choco is a big dog. She is the perfect guard but she is also friendly and kind with people and other dogs. Eoly, female dog / 5 kilos / 23 cm height / born in January 2012. Eoly is trained to behave in a house. She is so quiet, you almost forget about her. Smart and playful.
Kali, female dog / born in July 2011 / 8.5 kilos / 33 cm high. Kali is very quiet and affectionate, good with other dogs. She is also funny. Sometimes when she is excited she lifts her upper lips and looks like smiling. Hansel, male dog / born in November 2011. Hansel is playful and affectionate. He is very kind to children and other dogs. Nora, female dog / born 15th of September, 2011 Ice, female dog / born in November 2011 / 14 kilos. She is getting big (up to 18 - 20 kilos). Ciba, female dog / born December 2010. Ciba is a playful and happy dog. All she asks for is a hug. Bell, female dog / born 17th January 2012, is quiet and loves to sleep and eat. But she is not lazy. Like a puppy she loves to play.
Aizac, male dog / born 27th December 2011. He is playful and and good with other dogs. Is going to be 17 - 18 kilos. Bella, female dog / born September 3rd, 2010 Lia, female dog / born August 10th, 2011 Little, male dog / born in March 2011 / 12 kilos. He is playful, smart and doing well with other dogs. Albert, male dog / born August 2011 / 17 kilos. Affectionate and playful.

 
Dorothy, female dog / born December 2010 / 17 kilos. Whoever adopts this young lady is a lucky person. And that's because she is friendly with people and other dogs, quiet and obedient.
Dorothy, female dog / born December 2010 / 17 kilos.
Whoever adopts this young lady is a lucky person.
And that's because she is friendly with people and
other dogs, quiet and obedient.
 
Duffy, male dog / born January 2011. Duffy is a gentleman! He is a kind and playful boy. He is good with other dogs.
Duffy, male dog / born January 2011. Duffy is a gentleman!
He is a kind and playful boy. He is good with other dogs.
 
Clara, female dog / born 17th January 2012. Clara is a medium sized dog, going to be about 15 kilos. She is quiet and affectionate.
Clara, female dog / born 17th January 2012.
Clara is a medium sized dog, going to be about 15 kilos.
She is quiet and affectionate.
 
Jack, male dog (10 kilos) / born March 2010. He is social and doing good with other dogs.
Jack, male dog (10 kilos) / born March 2010.
He is social and doing good with other dogs.
 
Magica, female dog / 15 kilos / 35 cm height / born August 2011. Even though Magica is 15 kilos she looks small because of her height. She is quiet, obedient, playful and really smart, doing good with other dogs. She has a very good character.
Magica, female dog / 15 kilos / 35 cm height / born August 2011.
Even though Magica is 15 kilos she looks small because of her height.
She is quiet, obedient, playful and really smart, doing good with other dogs.
She has a very good character.
 
Celina, female dog / born in August 2011 / 17 kilos. Celina's previous owner kept her chained for all of her life. Despite that Celina's foster mother says that she is a lady in the house. She is good with cats and other dogs and learns new tricks every day. She is smart, playful and affectionate
Celina, female dog / born in August 2011 / 17 kilos.
Celina's previous owner kept her chained for all of her life.
Despite that Celina's foster mother says that she is a lady in the house.
She is good with cats and other dogs and learns new tricks every day.
She is smart, playful and affectionate
 
Roxanne, female dog / born September 2011. She has been through a lot and now she is thirsty of love. Affectionate, learned to walk with collar.
Roxanne, female dog / born September 2011.
She has been through a lot and now she is thirsty of love.
Affectionate, learned to walk with collar.
 
Hamlet, male dog / small (10 kilos) / born February 2011. Quiet, obedient and getting along with other dogs perfectly.
Hamlet, male dog / small (10 kilos) / born February 2011.
Quiet, obedient and getting along with other dogs perfectly.
 
Johnny, male dog / born October 2010, is a good boy! He always needs a hug. He is quiet, obedient and loves to play with people.
Johnny, male dog / born October 2010, is a good boy! He always needs a hug.
He is quiet, obedient and loves to play with people.
 
Lola, female dog / born August 2010 / 10 kilos. She is social and kind. We took her from the street to neuter and then release her but we couldn't let her go because she is such a nice girl! She is getting along with everybody!
Lola, female dog / born August 2010 / 10 kilos. She is social and kind.
We took her from the street to neuter and then release her but we couldn't let
her go because she is such a nice girl! She is getting along with everybody!
 
Chocolate, female dog / born in March 2011. Choco is a big dog. She is the perfect guard but she is also friendly and kind with people and other dogs.
Chocolate, female dog / born in March 2011.
Choco is a big dog. She is the perfect guard but
she is also friendly and kind with people and other dogs.
 
Eoly, female dog / 5 kilos / 23 cm height / born in January 2012. Eoly is trained to behave in a house. She is so quiet, you almost forget about her. Smart and playful.
Eoly, female dog / 5 kilos / 23 cm height / born in January 2012.
Eoly is trained to behave in a house.
She is so quiet, you almost forget about her. Smart and playful.
 
Kali, female dog / born in July 2011 / 8.5 kilos / 33 cm high. Kali is very quiet and affectionate, good with other dogs. She is also funny. Sometimes when she is excited she lifts her upper lips and looks like smiling.
Kali, female dog / born in July 2011 / 8.5 kilos / 33 cm high.
Kali is very quiet and affectionate, good with other dogs. She is also funny.
Sometimes when she is excited she lifts her upper lips and looks like smiling.
 
Hansel, male dog / born in November 2011. Hansel is playful and affectionate. He is very kind to children and other dogs.
Hansel, male dog / born in November 2011.
Hansel is playful and affectionate. He is very kind to children and other dogs.
 
Nora, female dog / born 15th of September, 2011
Nora, female dog / born 15th of September, 2011
 
Ice, female dog / born in November 2011 / 14 kilos. She is getting big (up to 18 - 20 kilos).
Ice, female dog / born in November 2011 / 14 kilos.
She is getting big (up to 18 - 20 kilos).
 
Ciba, female dog / born December 2010. Ciba is a playful and happy dog. All she asks for is a hug.
Ciba, female dog / born December 2010.
Ciba is a playful and happy dog. All she asks for is a hug.
 
Bell, female dog / born 17th January 2012, is quiet and loves to sleep and eat. But she is not lazy. Like a puppy she loves to play.
Bell, female dog / born 17th January 2012,
is quiet and loves to sleep and eat. But she is not lazy.
Like a puppy she loves to play.
 
Aizac, male dog / born 27th December 2011. He is playful and and good with other dogs. Is going to be 17 - 18 kilos.
Aizac, male dog / born 27th December 2011.
He is playful and and good with other dogs.
Is going to be 17 - 18 kilos.
 
Bella, female dog / born September 3rd, 2010
Bella, female dog / born September 3rd, 2010
 
Lia, female dog / born August 10th, 2011
Lia, female dog / born August 10th, 2011
 
Little, male dog / born in March 2011 / 12 kilos. He is playful, smart and doing well with other dogs.
Little, male dog / born in March 2011 / 12 kilos.
He is playful, smart and doing well with other dogs.
 
Albert, male dog / born August 2011 / 17 kilos. Affectionate and playful.
Albert, male dog / born August 2011 / 17 kilos.
Affectionate and playful.

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Tue, 15th May, 2012: Tue, 15th May, 2012 New Bus Timetable
Wed, 9th May, 2012: Wed, 9th May, 2012 The Friends of Animals have a new entrant: Kali
Tue, 8th May, 2012: Tue, 8th May, 2012 Any strikes to be expected? Are tourists still welcome?
Mon, 7th May, 2012: Mon, 7th May, 2012 The Friends of Animals have a new entrant: Ciba
Sun, 6th May, 2012: Sun, 6th May, 2012 Charity Coffee Morning in Maroulas on May 13th
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Thu, 3rd May, 2012: Thu, 3rd May, 2012 CIC Times May issue released
Wed, 2nd May, 2012: Wed, 2nd May, 2012 10 % Early Bird Discount at Villas Erato in Sfakaki near Rethymnon
Tue, 1st May, 2012: Tue, 1st May, 2012 The Friends of Animals have a new entrant: Chocolate
Mon, 30th April, 2012: Mon, 30th April, 2012 Kostas' and Eleni's Name Day on May 21st
Sun, 29th April, 2012: Sun, 29th April, 2012 10 % Early Bird Discount at Villas Michalis in Asteri near Rethymnon
Sat, 28th April, 2012: Sat, 28th April, 2012 The Friends of Animals have a new entrant: Eoly
Fri, 27th April, 2012: Fri, 27th April, 2012 Monthly Assembly of CIC Kalives on May 11th
Tue, 24th April, 2012: Tue, 24th April, 2012 Monthly Assembly of CIC Georgioupolis on May 8th
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Thu, 19th April, 2012: Thu, 19th April, 2012 The Friends of Animals have a new entrant: Albert
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