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Weʼve raised £755 to fund a neutering program in Thessoloniki, by walking 20 miles in June
- Halstead, United Kingdom
- Funded on Friday, 14th July 2017
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Trap/Neuter/Return is widely recognised as being the most effective way of dealing with feral cat colonies and street dogs in Greece.
It is successful because it prevents street cats and dogs from reproducing. If there are too many they lack food, water, shelter. Their immune systems become weak and they get sick. If we prevent the cats and dogs from reproducing the population will not grow. In time it will reduce. This is a long term solution to reduce the many cats and dogs on the streets without owners.
Since 1992 the Greek Cat Welfare Society have been constantly raising money for vets to neuter thousands of these cats each year, thereby reducing colonies in a humane way.
Anna and I have been visiting Thessoloniki once or twice a year since 2010 and The Greek Cat Welfare Society have always helped towards our flights and accommodation. Anna and myself have always raised money or had donations for the trip so that we can fund the drugs and consumbales required for the program.
This year we are organising a 20 mile walk around the North Essex countryside in the hope of raising the money required for our trip in October.
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- 7 years ago
Helen Light
7 years agoThank you everyone, we are amazed by your generosity..... Everyone survived despite a few aches,pains and blisters the next day! Lewis has just about recovered but he probably walked 40 miles and then played with the other dogs late into the night...... The just giving site will remain open for 2 more weeks to see if we can meet or beat our target!! I will post a final total including sponsorship form money and private donations at the end..... Again many many thanks from all of us x
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- 7 years ago
Helen Light
7 years agoWe did it!!! Very proud of the team - Anna, Tiffany, Ayla (Juliet we know you were with us in spirit!), proud of our support walkers too Jules, Kevin, Debbie, Stuart and Ashlea......and not to forget those back at home sorting out water refills and preparing a great BBQ Thank you guys it was a great day with spectacular weather and beautiful scenery. Well done to all the dogs who kept us entertained on the way. Thank you for the donations x Thank you for all the donations and please keep sharing... The Greek cats thank you all purr purr x
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- 7 years ago
Helen Light
7 years agoIt's today!!, our 20 mile walk and the sun is shining ☀️ Only 1 hour before our start time and all preparations are in place. We have people joining us at the beginning and then Tiffs parents and other half plus Ashlea ( another Catley Cross nurse ) are joining us for the last 5 mile walk home..... My husband is supplying our lunch and topping up our water supplies at the 13 mile stage and then busying himself with a BBQ for tonight!!! Many many thanks to everyone who has supported us, donated and shared our stories. Last big push guys....
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46
Hailey Harvey
Jun 11, 2017
Congrats guys! Xxx
£10.00
Jenni Southernwood
Jun 11, 2017
Well done, very worthy cause!
£5.00
JC
Jun 11, 2017
Good work guys!
£50.00
Nicola Collins
Jun 11, 2017
Great cause
£10.00
Sam Riggs
Jun 11, 2017
£20.00
Lynn Byrne
Jun 11, 2017
Wow you're still walking your little socks off Great cause Helen Hope you reach your target miles and money wise 🙏😊
£13.00
Carly Day
Jun 11, 2017
£20.00
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Helen Light
Halstead, United Kingdom
I am lucky enough to be in my dream job and I wouldn't trade places with anyone. This is my way of giving something back to a cause that is close to my heart and improving stray pet welfare. I work closely with Greek vets and volunteers so that the TNR programs continue all year.