Cat welfare programs in Crete

[u/ReadingAppropriate54]

Hi everyone, I have gotten to know five little kittens that might not make it through the winter once the tourists are gone. I was wondering if anyone knows about cat welfare organizations that can help them?

[u/forgetfulfortress]

Once the tourist are gone the rest of us still live on the island

[u/Jingoisticbell]

The locals are very good about taking care of the kitties in their neighborhoods. It’s a thing for the cats to “adopt” several families, as well as having their local tavern/restaurant hangout. And there are actual foster programs.

[u/ogrishmania → u/Jingoisticbell]

They are good in terms of providing water and food - that bit is nice.

The bit that isn't so nice is that the cats are not taken care of after that, at all. I've seen sick cats and unspayed cats. Most cats had some sort of affection.

This happens when multiple people take care of one cat and no ones is directly responsible for it.

[u/Dazvsemir]

there are a million kittens and the animal welfare organizations are way overloaded. If you are inside a city maybe but I doubt it. Consider taking a few back home.

[u/Environmental-Walk75 → u/Dazvsemir]

How can I do this a U.S citizen?

[u/drdedus → u/Environmental-Walk75]

i do not know but maybe through the Base it will be more easier

[u/Musmula_ → u/Environmental-Walk75]

You need to go to the vet, get them neutered, vaccinated and get a passport.

[u/ReadingAppropriate54 → u/Environmental-Walk75]

You have to wait 21 days after the vaccines until the cat can travel

[u/ListenToKyuss → u/ReadingAppropriate54]

I only have a day left of my vacation in Crete. I’d love to make it 3 more weeks haha

[u/Musmula_]

There are local organisations that would at least feed them, neuter and treat them if needed. It depends on where you are. My aunt dedicates her life to strays near Ierapetra for instance.

[u/PeoplePower0]

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