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Many of our supporters have visited Greece and have been appalled at the cruelty and neglect of animals there. We are determined to make a difference and as we have no overheads and pay no salaries (all services are given free) We are able to use every penny collected for suffering animals in Greece. Caring for the Animals Trust was set up by Gwen Ware in October 2002.
There is no Greek equivalent of large, long established societies such as the RSPCA, PDSA etc. However, there are a number of small local societies, many under-funded and lacking expertise in animal welfare but helping where they can. Also there are private individuals with limited resources who play an important part. Neutering as a long term solution to the huge stray problem is slowly becoming accepted. Sadly, animal protection legislation, which complies with EU directives, though adequate is seldom if ever enforced, resulting in much needless suffering for the animals.
Our first major challenge, early in 2003, was an urgent appeal to rehome 18 equines rescued by a small society which could no longer afford to keep them. There were enormous problems in securing the release of the animals from the stables where they had been confiscated; sadly, two donkeys and a Shetland foal died at the stables, due to neglect. Finally 15 animals arrived in the UK - seven donkeys, two mules and six Shetland ponies - all delivered to three caring equine rescue societies.
It is common practice in Greece for equines, especially donkeys, when no longer wanted, to be sold to horse dealers for slaughter in Italy. They face harsh transport conditions and a cruel end they do not deserve. Hence the urgent need to save those we can. Please make a donation to help us www.everyclick.com/carat or https://www.givingabit.com/content/88/downloads
Please note we (CARAT) are in the UK and are reporting stories from Greece via our friends and small collection of... show more independent volunteers and local unheard of charities over in Greece. CARAT does not have any direct and sole volunteers working out there, nor has a bias or sole beneficiary. Our aim is to raise funds to assist with neutering, vaccinations and feeding of these animals and to fairly share the donations 100% to people on the ground in Greece doing the right things for the ANIMALS. show more
There is no Greek equivalent of large, long established societies such as the RSPCA, PDSA etc. However, there are a number of small local societies, many under-funded and lacking expertise in animal welfare but helping where they can. Also there are private individuals with limited resources who play an important part. Neutering as a long term solution to the huge stray problem is slowly becoming accepted. Sadly, animal protection legislation, which complies with EU directives, though adequate is seldom if ever enforced, resulting in much needless suffering for the animals.
Our first major challenge, early in 2003, was an urgent appeal to rehome 18 equines rescued by a small society which could no longer afford to keep them. There were enormous problems in securing the release of the animals from the stables where they had been confiscated; sadly, two donkeys and a Shetland foal died at the stables, due to neglect. Finally 15 animals arrived in the UK - seven donkeys, two mules and six Shetland ponies - all delivered to three caring equine rescue societies.
It is common practice in Greece for equines, especially donkeys, when no longer wanted, to be sold to horse dealers for slaughter in Italy. They face harsh transport conditions and a cruel end they do not deserve. Hence the urgent need to save those we can. Please make a donation to help us www.everyclick.com/carat or https://www.givingabit.com/content/88/downloads
Please note we (CARAT) are in the UK and are reporting stories from Greece via our friends and small collection of... show more independent volunteers and local unheard of charities over in Greece. CARAT does not have any direct and sole volunteers working out there, nor has a bias or sole beneficiary. Our aim is to raise funds to assist with neutering, vaccinations and feeding of these animals and to fairly share the donations 100% to people on the ground in Greece doing the right things for the ANIMALS. show more
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October 18, 2015
Worthing W. asked:Anon... A group of young people are looking to do some charity work preferably animal charities and its completely free. Does anyone know of any non profit organisations which may benefit from some volunteers and donations? Thank youKaren D. replied:This is CARAT the locally run animal charity.EVERY penny goes to the animals. No wages. No overheads!!! How cool is that?!!! https://www.facebook.com/CaringForTheAnimalsTrust?fref=tsKaren D. replied:There is only one animal charity in Worthing I know of that donates every penny to the animals and that is CARAT (Caring for the animals trust)
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