A non-profit animal rescue and education organization for the animals of Karpathos, Greece. https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:45:42 -0800 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/2026-press-release https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/2026-press-release <p><span style="color: #000000;">Animal Welfare Karpathos proudly announces the successful completion of its February 2026 Spay/Neuter Program — one of the most comprehensive initiatives carried out on the island to date.</span></p><p style="font-size: 28px;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Program Results</strong></span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;">😺 400 spay/neuter surgeries, anti-parasitic treatments, and microchip identifications.</span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;">🩺 118 special surgeries, some of which included:</span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;">• 80 tooth removals</span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;">• 12 eye enucleations</span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;">• 11 ear amputations</span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;">• 2 diaphragm hernia repairs</span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;">• 1 leg amputation</span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;">Colonies of stray cats were spayed from the villages/areas of: Pigadia, Aperi, Volada, Othos/Stes Pyles, Sikellaos, Foiniki, Arkasa, Afiarti, Amoopi, Menetes, Mesohori, Spoa and Olymbos. </span></p><p style="font-size: 28px;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>International Collaboration</strong></span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;">We were especially honoured to collaborate once again with the Greek Cat Welfare Society (UK), who supported our program by providing three highly trained veterinary nurses.</span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;">This year also marked our first collaboration with Förderverein Arche Noah Kreta e.V., through which we were able to work alongside two highly trained veterinarians and an additional veterinary nurse. This partnership significantly strengthened the medical capacity and...<a href=https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/2026-press-release>Read More</a> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:44:21 -0800 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/2026 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/2026 <p style="font-size: 100%;"><strong>Μερικές όμορφες στιγμές από την κοπή της Βασιλόπιτάς μας για το 2026</strong></p><p class=" _75abce0dd8453367-emojiContainer _75abce0dd8453367-emojiContainerClickable" style="font-size: 100%;">Ευχαριστούμε θερμά τον Πατέρα Αμβρόσιο και την Εκκλησιαστική Επιτροπή της Ευαγγελιστρίας για τη ζεστή φιλοξενία στο Εκκλησιαστικό Μέγαρο, καθώς και τον κ. Ιωάννη Χαλκιά, Αντιδήμαρχο αρμόδιο για την Κοινωνική Προστασία, την Αλληλεγγύη, τη Δημόσια Υγεία και τη Διαχείριση των Αδέσποτων Ζώων, για την παρουσία και τη στήριξή του.</p><p class=" _75abce0dd8453367-emojiContainer _75abce0dd8453367-emojiContainerClickable" style="font-size: 100%;">Τυχερή του φλουριού ήταν η Μαρία Λογκάκη, Διευθύντρια του Γυμνασίου Πηγαδίων.<br>Το δώρο προσέφερε η Σοφία Χήρας-Μικρού και τη βασιλόπιτα ετοίμασε με αγάπη η Μαρία Παυλάκου.<br></p><p class=" _75abce0dd8453367-emojiContainer _75abce0dd8453367-emojiContainerClickable" style="font-size: 100%;">Σας ευχαριστούμε όλους που στηρίζετε το έργο μας και στέκεστε δίπλα στα αδέσποτα του νησιού μας. </p><p class=" _75abce0dd8453367-emojiContainer _75abce0dd8453367-emojiContainerClickable" style="font-size: 100%;"> Ανυπομονούμε να σας δούμε στο πρόγραμμά μας τις επόμενες ημέρες και να ενώσουμε ξανά τις δυνάμεις μας για έναν κοινό σκοπό. </p><p class=" _75abce0dd8453367-emojiContainer _75abce0dd8453367-emojiContainerClickable" style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="display: inline-block"></span></p><p class=" _75abce0dd8453367-emojiContainer _75abce0dd8453367-emojiContainerClickable" style="font-size: 100%;"><strong>A few moments from our Vasilopita for 2026</strong></p><p>We thank Father Ambrosios and the Ecclesiastical Committee of Evangelistria for their generous hospitality at the Church Hall, as well as Mr. Ioannis Halkias, Deputy Mayor responsible for Social Protection, Solidarity, Public Health, and the Management of Stray Animals, for his presence and support. </p><p> We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming...<a href=https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/2026>Read More</a> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:23:18 -0800 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/2026-press-relase https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/2026-press-relase <p>ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥΦιλοζωική Δράση Καρπάθου<br><br>Εκπρόσωποι της Φιλοζωικής Δράσης Καρπάθου πραγματοποίησαν συνάντηση στο Δημαρχείο με τον Ιωάννη Χαλκιά, Αντιδήμαρχο αρμόδιο για την Κοινωνική Προστασία, την Αλληλεγγύη, τη Δημόσια Υγεία και τη Διαχείριση των Αδέσποτων Ζώων.<br><br>Στη συνάντηση συμμετείχαν τα μέλη του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου Luisa Ricaldone, Maria Pavlakos, Maria Loizou, καθώς και το επίτιμο μέλος Vena Kamaratos. Η συνάντηση διεξήχθη σε ιδιαίτερα εποικοδομητικό κλίμα και επικεντρώθηκε στην ανταλλαγή απόψεων και στη συζήτηση ζητημάτων που αφορούν τη διαχείριση και την ευζωία των αδέσποτων ζώων στο νησί της Καρπάθου, καθώς και στις δυνατότητες περαιτέρω ενίσχυσης της συνεργασίας μεταξύ της Φιλοζωικής Δράσης Καρπάθου και του Δήμου.<br><br>Η Φιλοζωική Δράση Καρπάθου επανέλαβε τη σταθερή της πρόθεση να συνεργάζεται στενά με τις αρμόδιες δημοτικές αρχές, προσφέροντας καθοδήγηση και υποστήριξη όπου αυτό κρίνεται απαραίτητο. Η ουσιαστική συνεργασία μεταξύ των εθελοντικών οργανώσεων και της Τοπικής Αυτοδιοίκησης θεωρείται καθοριστικής σημασίας για την αποτελεσματική αντιμετώπιση των προκλήσεων και την επίτευξη βιώσιμων και μακροπρόθεσμων λύσεων.<br><br>Η Φιλοζωική Δράση Καρπάθου εκφράζει την πρόθεσή της να συνεχίσει τη συνεργασία με τον κ. Χαλκιά και του εύχεται καλή επιτυχία στο έργο του και στα νέα, ιδιαίτερα απαιτητικά καθήκοντά του.</p><p>PRESS RELEASEAnimal Welfare Karpathos<br><br>Representatives of Animal Welfare Karpathos met at the Town Hall with Ioannis Halkias, Deputy Mayor responsible for Social Protection, Solidarity, Public Health, and the Management of Stray Animals.<br><br>The meeting was attended by board members Luisa Ricaldone, Maria Pavlakos, Maria Loizou, along with honorary board member Vena Kamaratos. The discussion was constructive and productive, focusing on current issues and concerns regarding the island’s stray animal population, as well as on ways to strengthen cooperation between Animal Welfare Karpathos and the Town...<a href=https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/2026-press-relase>Read More</a> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:49:29 -0700 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/in-loving-memory-of-dr-jane-goodall https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/in-loving-memory-of-dr-jane-goodall <p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #09090a;">Yesterday, the world lost an extraordinary soul, and we at Animal Welfare Karpathos lost a dear friend and honorary board member.</span></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #09090a;">We were blessed with moments that few could ever imagin</span>e<span style="color: #09090a;">:</span></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #09090a;"> A Christmas gathering where she welcomed us into her home via Zoom, surrounded by photos of her beloved pe</span>t<span style="color: #09090a;">s.</span></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #09090a;"> Listening to her childhood stories, told with the same deep love for animals that shaped her life’s w</span>o<span style="color: #09090a;">rk.</span></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #09090a;"> The unforgettable joy when she wished us “Merry Christmas” in a chimpanzee voice — reminding us that her compassion was always accompanied by warmth and h</span>u<span style="color: #09090a;">mor.</span></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #09090a;"> A personal message she recorded for the Mayor of Karpathos, endorsing her support of Animal Welfare Karpathos.</span></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #09090a;">These precious memories were made possible through the great friendship between our founder, Dr. Anna Katogiritis, and Jane — a friendship for which we are forever grateful.</span></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #09090a;">Her legacy will continue to inspire us, and her voice will live on in every act of kindness toward ani</span>m<span style="color: #09090a;">als. </span></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #09090a;">Rest in peace, dear Jane. You will always be part of our story, and of Karpathos.</span></p><p...<a href=https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/in-loving-memory-of-dr-jane-goodall>Read More</a> Mon, 26 May 2025 12:09:22 -0700 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/dfaefd65603 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/dfaefd65603 <p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #222222;">Η μικρή μας Καρπαθιακή κοινωνία έχασε πρόσφατα, στα 83 της χρόνια, την Πόθη Αλεξίου, σταθερή σύμμαχο των τετράποδων αδικημένων μας φίλων.</span></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #222222;">Ευχαριστούμε όσους, ακολουθώντας την επιθυμία της ίδιας της Πόθης και τη δημόσια προτροπή της οικογένειάς της, ενίσχυσαν οικονομικά τις προσπάθειες βελτίωσης της ζωής των αδέσποτων στο νησί μας, προχωρώντας σε αντί στεφάνου και εις μνήμην δωρεές στην οργάνωσή μα</span>ς<span style="color: #222222;">.</span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #222222;">Τιμούμε με τη σειρά μας τη μνήμη αυτής της γλυκύτατης γυναίκας, που στο τέλος της ζωής της άφησε πίσω της το μήνυμα ότι η αγάπη δεν χάνεται. </span><span style="color: #000000;">Με την ίδια αγάπη θα την θυμόμαστε κι εμείς</span>.</p><p><span style="display: inline-block"></span></p><p><span style="display: inline-block"></span></p><a href=https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/dfaefd65603>Read More</a> Mon, 26 May 2025 12:05:22 -0700 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/in-memory-of-marylou https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/in-memory-of-marylou <p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #080809;">Marylou’s love for animals was an inspiration to all who knew her. We are deeply grateful to her friends and her husband for honoring her memory with a fundraiser to support the animals she cared for so deeply.</span></p><p style="text-align: inherit; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #080809;">Her kindness and compassion will always be remembered.</span> </p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #080809;"><strong>A heartfelt tribute from her husband, Paul Severijns, follow</strong></span><strong>s:</strong></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #080809;">Following the recent death of my wife Marylou and an action for the animals of Karpathos by a friend, Animal Welfare Karpathos asked me to write a tribute. I like to do that because Marylou is the biggest animal lover I know and because support for the animals there is a good thing.</span></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #080809;">Marylou is an animal lover from an early age. When she still lived in the US, she caught cats and dogs that were dumped in the neighbourhood. If there was an opportunity to dress up, she did as a cat. She also tried to talk to the cats, which of course didn't work. That doesn't bother her but a go-getter as Marylou keeps trying. She did develop a kind of cat language. She could walk past stray animals without showing empathy.</span></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #080809;">When Marylou came to live in the Netherlands, she took her cats with her. I wasn't used to cats but she turned me around completely. Just like many in her environment. She was a source of inspiration just like for her work and her friends. My relationship with animals and nature has deepened that. It makes me feel more connected.</span></p><p style="text-align: start; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color:...<a href=https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/in-memory-of-marylou>Read More</a> Mon, 26 May 2025 11:58:29 -0700 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/celebrating-women-who-make-a-difference https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/celebrating-women-who-make-a-difference <p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #050505;">At Animal Welfare Karpathos, we are incredibly fortunate to have so many compassionate, dedicated women supporting our mission. Today, on International Women’s Day, we take a moment to honor one of these remarkable women: our volunteer and Honorary Board Member, </span><span style="color: #050505;"><strong>Jeanny Hartog-Brinkman.</strong></span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #050505;">Hailing from Limburg, Netherlands</span></p><p style="text-align: inherit; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #050505;">It is because of selfless, passionate volunteers like Jeanny that Animal Welfare Karpathos can continue its vital work. Her kindness, determination, and endless compassion inspire us all.</span></p><p style="text-align: inherit; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #050505;"> Today, we celebrate Jeanny—and all the incredible women making a difference in the world, for both humans and animals alike. Thank you for being a force for good.</span></p><p style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="color: #050505;">Γιορτάζοντας Γυναίκες που Κάνουν τη Διαφορά </span></p><p style="text-align: inherit; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #050505;">Στη Φιλοζωική Δράση Καρπάθου, έχουμε την τύχη να έχουμε πολλές απίθανες γυναίκες που υποστηρίζουν την αποστολή μας. Σήμερα, Ημέρα της Γυναίκας, τιμούμε μία από αυτές: την εθελόντρια και επίτιμο μέλος του Δ.Σ. μας, Jeanny Hartog-Brinkman.</span></p><p style="text-align: inherit; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #050505;">Από το Λίμπουργκ της Ολλανδία</span>ς, <span style="color: #050505;">η Jeanny έχει αφιερώσει σχεδόν 15 χρόνια στη βοήθεια των αδέσποτων της Καρπάθου και όχι μόνο. Η αφοσίωσή της έχει σώσει εκατοντάδες ζωές, προσφέροντας σ’ αυτά τα ζωάκια ένα μέλλον γεμάτο αγάπη και φροντίδα. Αν και εκείνα δεν μπορούν να την ευχαριστήσουν με λόγια, οι πιο φωτεινές ζωές τους λένε τα πάντα.</span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color:...<a href=https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/celebrating-women-who-make-a-difference>Read More</a> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:09:00 -0800 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/world-spay-day-2025 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/world-spay-day-2025 <p style="font-size: 28px;"><span style="color: #222222;"><strong>Celebrating World Spay Day with a Year of Impact! </strong></span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #222222;">On this </span><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a style="color: #1155cc;" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/worldspayday?__eep__=6&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXPBF6yvszPv39xevC4Vi8KQ19UEnATtwhcIOlH3eczJnxCxyxnJmH-8n7-j4LYJOPPWBW62mDoRIpWtQ6Wh0y_ldKwfE0CFmsT-8Xhyi1XnKbKF4ASLmgAMusKZi8hN9aLdQVOg6LpQID6yhxlKs1E85xGqhLYGSBQn0A919iuOw&__tn__=*NK-R" data-type="" target="_blank">#WorldSpayDay</a></span><span style="color: #222222;">, we celebrate a year of dedication, compassion, and action! </span></p><p style="text-align: inherit; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #222222;">In 2024, Animal Welfare Karpathos successfully conducted three large-scale spay/neuter wellness programs across the island, making a life-changing impact on the stray cat population.</span></p><p style="text-align: inherit; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #222222;"><strong>Arkasa Spay & Neuter Programs – July & November 20</strong></span><strong>2</strong><span style="color: #222222;"><strong>4</strong></span></p><ul><li style="text-align: inherit; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #222222;"> Over</span><span style="color: #222222;"><strong> 500</strong></span><span style="color: #222222;"> cats spayed, neutered, and treate</span>d </li><li style="text-align: inherit; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #222222;"> Medical assistance provided to cats from Arkasa & surrounding villag</span>es<span style="color: #222222;"> </span></li><li style="text-align: inherit; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #222222;"> Essential care: vaccinations, health checks, worm & flea treatment, dental checks, microchipping & m</span>o<span style="color: #222222;">re </span></li></ul><p style="text-align: inherit; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #222222;"><strong>Othos Spay & Neuter Program –...<a href=https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/world-spay-day-2025>Read More</a> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:26:24 -0700 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/artraffleartistevent2024en https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/artraffleartistevent2024en <p style="font-size: 83%;"><span style="color: #1e63b8;">(Για ελληνικά πατήστε</span>&nbsp;<span style="color: #ff4d4d;"><a style="color: #ff4d4d;" href="https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/artraffleartistevent2024" data-type="undefined" target="_blank"><u>εδώ</u></a></span><span style="color: #1e63b8;">)</span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color: #000000;">On Sunday, August 25, 2024, </span><span style="color: #1e63b8;"><a style="color: #1e63b8;" href="http://www.facebook.com/animalwelfarekarpathos" data-type="undefined" target="_blank"><u>Animal Welfare Karpathos</u></a></span><span style="color: #000000;"><u>&nbsp;</u></span><span style="color: #000000;">organized an elegant evening celebrating the artistic creativity of our island (Karpathos). We gathered in the welcoming atmosphere of </span><span style="color: #1e63b8;"><a style="color: #1e63b8;" href="https://altheakarpathos.com" data-type="undefined" target="_blank"><u>Althea Boutique Hotel</u></a></span><span style="color: #000000;"><a style="color: #000000;" href="https://altheakarpathos.com" data-type="undefined" target="_blank"><u>&nbsp;</u></a></span><span style="color: #000000;">in Ammoopi to admire a collection of works by Karpathian artists, all graciously donated for our organization’s first </span><span style="color: #1e63b8;"><a style="color: #1e63b8;" href="https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/raffle2024" data-type="undefined" target="_blank"><u>art raffle</u></a></span><span style="color: #1e63b8;"><a style="color: #1e63b8;" href="https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/raffle2024" data-type="undefined" target="_blank"><u>&nbsp;</u></a></span><span style="color: #000000;">(and surely to be repeated by popular demand!). The art raffle proceeds will benefit the stray animals AWK helps through its animal welfare programs on the island. </span></p><p style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;"> The exhibition showcased an array of...<a href=https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/artraffleartistevent2024en>Read More</a> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:58:17 -0700 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/artraffleartistevent2024 https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/artraffleartistevent2024 <p style="text-align: justify; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;"> (For English click</span><span style="color: #000000;"><a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/artraffleartistevent2024en" data-type="undefined" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a></span><span style="color: #ff4d4d;"><a style="color: #ff4d4d;" href="https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/artraffleartistevent2024en" data-type="undefined" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a></span><span style="color: #000000;"><a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/artraffleartistevent2024en" data-type="undefined" target="_blank">.</a></span><span style="color: #000000;"> )</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;"> Η</span><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a style="color: #1155cc;" href="http://www.facebook.com/animalwelfarekarpathos" data-type="" target="_blank"><u> Φιλοζωική Δράση Καρπάθου - Animal Welfare Karpathos </u></a></span><span style="color: #000000;">διοργάνωσε την </span><span style="color: #103460;"><strong>Κυριακή 25 Αυγούστου</strong></span><span style="color: #000000;"> μια βραδιά τιμής στην καλλιτεχνική δημιουργικότητα του τόπου μας. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-size: 100%;"><span style="color: #000000;"> Βρεθήκαμε στον φιλόξενο και καλαίσθητο χώρο του</span><span style="color: #1e63b8;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #1e63b8;"><a style="color: #1e63b8;" href="https://altheakarpathos.com/" data-type="" target="_blank"><u><strong>Althea Boutique Hotel</strong></u></a></span><span style="color: #000000;">, στην Αμμοοπή, για να θαυμάσουμε μια σειρά έργων Καρπάθιων δημιουργών, που έχουν προσφερθεί από τους ίδιους ως δώρα στη φετινή, πρώτη στην ιστορία της οργάνωσής μας </span><span style="color: #1e63b8;"><a style="color: #1e63b8;" href="https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/raffle2024" data-type="undefined"...<a href=https://www.animalwelfarekarpathos.com/blog/artraffleartistevent2024>Read More</a>