I’m Back from Greece!
July 2nd, 2008 -- by J*B*Hey all you awesome pet-petters! I’m back from Greece and boy, is that place cool! My husband and I saw awe-inspiring ruins in Mycenae, ran a footrace in Nemea, ate authentic Greek salads in the busy city of Athens, and relaxed a bit on the beaches in Santorini.
While we were there, we noticed somthing all of these very different areas in Greece have in common–a large amount of stray dogs and cats. Little cats roamed the alleyways and packs of dogs laid out in the sun waiting for the heat to subside.
Now, my first reaction to the overwhelming number of homeless animals was sorrow. All of these poor critters without homes. But, as time went on, I noticed that all of these animals did, infact, have homes. Their homes were the streets and their communities kept them well fed and happy.
All of the animals I saw were were friendly and happy. The cats rubbed our ankles and mewed softly while the dogs greeted us with playful romps and upturned bellies. These were not the strays I sometimes see in the city. These were dogs and cats seemingly content to roam freely.
Anyway, thought I’d share that tought with you …
Dave (Hercules reborn) and I (Aphrodite, of course!) had oodles of fun, but it’s nice to be back in America–where toilet paper goes in the toilet not in the trash (per Santarini.)
xx
Categories Cats, Dogs, General, Animal Stories
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March 23rd, 2009 at 11:11 am
I agree. On a recent trip to Kassiopi, I noticed the same thing. I don’t know if it’s the better weather over in Greece or the way the strays are treated but whenever I have been they all seem a lot happier than my local strays.
April 5th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
I have traveled to the Carribean many times and have notice that many of the stray dogs there are also very friendly. It must be the beautiful weather!!
May 13th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
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October 6th, 2009 at 3:49 am
I like the way dogs are treated in Europe.
October 8th, 2009 at 7:03 am
hi everybody!
I’m from Greece!I live in Greece! Our country is beautiful!
I live in a dormitory with many trees.A real paradise in the city of Athens.We have many strays cats and dogs, and all the students are caring them.
We love animals! And the Greece is the best place for vacances!Alexandroupoli, Thessaloniki, Leukada, Mukonos, Arahova.
All time classic!For all seasons and for all “pockets”!!!(I mean for all economic orders!)
Have a nice day!Να έχετε μία όμορφη μέρα!!!
December 7th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
That cat is so cute!