29/07/2025
It‘s hot on Thassos, very hot! 🥵
It’s summer and many tourists think the cats on the island are well looked after…. They get scraps from the many restaurants and tavernas, and ‚someone‘ feeds them. That’s what many tourists think.
The reality couldn‘t be more different. The cats are THIRSTY, some even drown in the swimming pools whilst looking for water.
The cats are suffering in the heat, they are hungry, they are covered in ticks and fleas, their eyes are sore and too many suffer with infections. Too many get hit by speeding cars and are left with horrific injuries.
A small percentage of tourists notice it; they don't keep their eyes closed and they see the misery of the street cats!
Many animal lovers around the island are helping in any way possible. Many residents and Thassos Cats have feeding stations in their respective villages. Some pensioners sharing the little they have with their furry friends.
Many of you already know that this year we are again very lucky to be part of the VETO – Tierschutz fundraising campaign "Food for the Forgotten". Only with your help can we expect a lorry full of dog food, but also lots and lots of cat food. We will then distribute the cat food around the island to the many helpers who regularly feed the street cats. You too can help make this season a little more bearable by donating food. Having enough cat food means there are more funds for more sterilisations and medical treatments.
Please consider helping us to fill this lorry!
You can find our wish list here:
https://www.veto-tierschutz.de/futter-fuer-die-vergessenen/?wid=630882
The FOS team says THANK YOU!
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