*Contains gruesome images"

Our last post on this GAR, Greek Animal Rescue blog, related to the fact that officials on the Greek Island of Crete had reneged on an agreement. Instead of following the neutering and spaying program promised it looked set to adopt a brutal approach. In line with Europeans countries such as the Ukraine and Romania,  Crete was going to kill stray dogs.

Tourists have been staying away from the Greek Islands due to the current economic crisis. Policies such as the  mass slaughter of animals will do nothing to persuade them to return.

We visited Crete many years ago loving the place and promising ourselves that we would return. We will not now nor in the future unless animal welfare on the island drastically changes.

TEK makes no apologies for the images shown in the slideshow attached to this article. Grim as they are they need to be viewed. Once you have done so please follow the links to more information and a petition. Your signature is needed.

You can also voice your concerns with Greek embassies in your country and ensure that officials know that people outside of Greece know what is going on. Also that they will not visit the country until the Greek's involved have a proper change of heart for the better. Thank-you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1m8R_Xj9Y0&feature=youtu.be
BEWARE!!!! The videos that follow are shocking!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkK4yAxSg44&feature=youtu.be 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0VArHWz0sM&feature=youtu.be 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-k_BXt2EQI&feature=youtu.be
petition
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/930/272/080/stop-the-mass-murdering-of-shelterdogs-on-crete/

Tags: GAR, Crete, Crete killing dogs, Greek Animal Rescue

GAR’s 20th Sponsored Dog Walk & Picnic  Sunday 12 June  2011

Despite the fact that it was raining a bit on the day of the walk, we had the biggest turn-out to date. Looking at the photo, one wouldn’t think there were more than 20 dogs present, but there must have been close to 100 and almost as many people. Not all dogs - or their humans - were keen
to ‘pose’ and getting the group to stay still for more than a minute was a job in itself.

GAR’s 21st Sponsored Dog Walk & Picnic - Sunday 10 June at 11.30am

Every year the number of participants grows and we hope that this year will be no different. Apart from the fun of meeting and greeting old and new 2 legged and 4-legged friends, this event is a reminder that there are countless animals in Greece who are born and die without ever knowing the joys of having a warm home, be loved and cared for, never be fearful and sadly so much more, or should that be less.

Other ways to help - Give as you live

Getting involved is possible no matter where you are in the world. At no cost to you, you can raise money for Greek Animal
Rescue every time you shop online with Give as you Live.Thousands of brands including Amazon, Debenhams, Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsburys have signed up to donate to us when you shop with them online. Give as you Live will even donate an extra £5 to us when you spend £10 or more!

You shop online and thousands of Give as you Live retailers will donate back a percentage of whatever you spend to Greek Animal Rescue. With over 12 million products and 1,300 retailers to choose from, raising money has never been easier. You don’t pay any extra for the items than you would normally and with the Give as you Live shopping App, GAR will receive on average, 2.5% of every pound you spend online. This means you can turn every gift, every holiday and every new pair of boots you buy online into funds for GAR.

http://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/greekanimalrescue