Here are some of the cats we found in Poros, Epidavros, Náfplio, and Hydra. I had always heard there were lots of cats roaming around in Greece. I found this to be true on my recent trip. I didn't see a lot of cats in the city of Athens, but I saw tons of cats on the islands.
Are there street cats in Greece?
Greece and the Greek islands are inundated with stray, abandoned and feral cats.
Should I feed stray cats in Greece?
The dogs/cats risk being hit, poisoned, or even driven into the mountains where they are left to starve. This is NO exaggeration!. If you feed dogs/cats, don't hang around, but leave while they're eating. Don't let the animals become too attached to you, as they will miss the affection you give them after you leave.
Can you avoid cats in Greece?
Before you choose a place to eat, have a good look round and see if the moggies are haunting the tables. If they are, go somewhere else. There are plenty of restaurant owners who keep them away so you'll feel safer. The cats won't usually approach you anywhere else if there's no food involved.
What to do with stray cats in Greece?
Ask your travel rep or some of the locals where it might be acceptable to feed the strays. Some areas have specific feeding stations where the cats are fed. Or you can feed any leftover meat or fish to the strays in a quiet place where you may see them congregating such as the rubbish bins.
Are there stray cats in Athens Greece?
We were amazed to see many stray cats living throughout the city while traveling in and around Athens. As cat lovers, we enjoyed watching them, petting them, and encountering them surreptitiously as we roamed the city streets.
Do cats roam the streets in Greece?
Does Athens have stray cats?
Greece is well known for its large cat population. You can see cats roaming wherever you go. The mission of our member league Nine Lives Greece is to improve life's condition of stray cats in Athens helping them through neutering and feeding programmes, vet care, treatment and adoption.
Do dogs roam freely in Greece?
Everywhere you go in Greece, you see dogs roaming about. They're usually large, well fed and quite friendly. Some of them wear collars too.
Can I take a stray cat home from Greece?
If you've come on vacation to Greece and fallen head over heels in love with a stray, you will need to take it to a local vet for a comprehensive medical check, vaccinations, and, most importantly, a pet passport, if you want to take it home with you.
Which city in Greece has a lot of cats?
The Greek island of Santorini is known for its clear waters, cliffside neighborhoods, and blue-domed roofs. What some people may not know is that it's also famous for its population of feline friends! Santorini is home to an incredible number of stray cats.
Does Greece have a stray dog problem?
In many Greek cities, walking one block without seeing a stray cat or a dog is impossible. Whether a person is eating, walking, driving, or even at the beach, you are almost guaranteed to find at least one stray animal.
Where in Europe has the most stray cats?
Istanbul. Istanbul is known as the 'city of cats' for good reason. The feline population congregates around popular sights like the Hagia Sophia (and even have official permission to enter mosques across the city). A lot of them are pretty feral, but they're kept plump and happy by residents who leave out food.