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Symi Animal Welfare
Starting Visitor
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 Posted - 22 May 2009 : 18:45:26
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Not much to report this month, mainly due to the cancellation of the vet visit, she should actually have been arriving next Friday. Thankyou to everyone who has sent messages of support recently.
As more tourists arrive, many for the first time, we frequently find ourselves in conversations about Symi's animals, particularly the street cats.
A number of people have commented as to how well the street cats look, especially compared to other places in Greece they have visited, this is indeed a compliment and makes us feel that our efforts are worthwhile. The clinics held by FAROS are obviously making a difference especially for animals with owner/carers, the situation currently is looking good for our animals.
Some of the house-owners however do not really like guests to encourage cats into the properties as they have concerns about the possibility of fleas or messing generally. Neither is it always the case that any future guests will approve of half a dozen strays turning up for breakfast each morning! Please consider their feelings, ask the advice of your holiday rep or agent, or the owner if you are unsure. Remember that once your holiday has ended, the cats will have to find a food source elsewhere? There is more food generally available to the street cats during the summer months as the people- population increases and the restaurants are open, the busy kitchen-waste provides a constant source of nourishment to the hungry animals. This may not seem ideal so if you really want to give them a treat, a few biscuits and a container of water placed somewhere shaded and away from cars will be most welcome - please choose a spot which is safe. If you prefer to donate towards our winter feeding programme you will find SAW collection boxes in various locations including the Symi Visitor accommodation office.
Already, we have received anxious calls from visitors who have spotted a cat or dog which appears to be sick or abandoned, please be assured that each case is followed through by our volunteers and whenever possible we do what we can to help the animal in question.
Melanie, Tove, Hazel and Claudia
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