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Symi Animal Welfare
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 Posted - 16 November 2008 : 13:16:16
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As the few late visitors leave, Symi is bathed in Autumn sunshine, although temperatures have dropped of course. Kittens born in late summer are now confident and playful, happy bundles of fluff can be seen everywhere one looks. In a short time though, this pleasing picture could all change especially if the weather deteriorates suddenly. Food sources 'dry up', the bins generally only contain household scraps, not much from restaurants these days!
Sadly, the annual UK vet visit didn't happen this year, which means that there has been no neutering within the street cat community. A natural increase in population should soon become apparent, our winter feeding programme looks like being a big one. Over the last few years, more and more of our Greek friends have begun to feed cats in their neighbourhood, which proves that we are working together to maintain healthy animals. In turn, the street cats help keep vermin under control, which should ideally finish the need to use illegal and unnecessary poison.
We hope to maintain 12 or more feeding stations in areas where we know there are lots of cats, these will include, Chorio, Lieni, Lavinia, Pedi, Mylos, Harani, Yialos and Pitini. Our volunteers will provide a mixture of canned food, pasta and biscuits several times a week.
For further information about volunteering please contact symielec@otenet.gr
Thankyou for your support and generous donations throughout the summer.
Melanie Sharp
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