Animal Zone International is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving animals, improving the environment and shaping tomorrow's future for an island community, beginning on the Greek island of Amorgos. 

 

Fall 2025

 

Rescued

1,635

animals

Taught

518

Children

Sterilized

2,656

animals

Worked with

41

veterinarians

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R.I.P. Balomataki
R.I.P. Balomataki

Many years ago — perhaps ten or even more — a beautiful tomcat lived in a lush and blessed place: the Monastery of Saint George Valsamitis on the island of Amorgos.

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Alex - A little fighter
Alex - A little fighter

He was only a few hours old when his mother carried away his siblings and left him all alone on the freezing floor of a veranda. All night long, the tiny baby cried, calling for her to come back… but in vain. She never returned.

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June Benefit 2026
June Benefit 2026

We will be raffling fabulous items during the benefit. Buy more raffle tickets to increase your chance to win! Raffle tickets will also be available to purchase at the event.

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The life-changing impact of AZI's programs
The life-changing impact of AZI's programs

Another dramatic story that shows the life-changing impact of our spay/neuter programs for stray cats. She came to our sterilization program to be spayed, but what we discovered on her ears was an immediate threat to her life.

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Max the smiling dog
Max the smiling dog

Max no longer remembered what it felt like to run free. The last years of his life were spent tied up, in a garden that had grown silent—empty of voices, laughter, and the people he once loved.

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In Memory of Our Beloved Juliette
In Memory of Our Beloved Juliette

Juliette was not simply an animal lover, she was a soul full of kindness, sensitivity and selfless love. A woman who saw the world through her heart and extended her hand wherever there was need, without hesitation.

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Mission Accomplished: 205 Lives Changed in Our Latest Sterilization Marathon
Mission Accomplished: 205 Lives Changed in Our Latest Sterilization Marathon

Our two-week sterilization marathon on Amorgos has successfully concluded with 205 stray cats treated across Katapola and Aegiali. Beyond population control, this mission provided critical medical care for cats with ear cancer, ensuring a healthier and safer future for the island's feline colonies. Discover the full results and stories from the field

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More than just tourists: the people who changed lives on Amorgos this summer
More than just tourists: the people who changed lives on Amorgos this summer

Four different stories, one common denominator: tourists who chose compassion over relaxation. Read about the incredible "human chain" that helped Maria, Mythos, Zak, and Jack.

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The Cycle of Cruelty: Why Education and Sterilization Must Replace Abandonment
The Cycle of Cruelty: Why Education and Sterilization Must Replace Abandonment

Abandoning kittens in the middle of nowhere isn't just irresponsible, it's a death sentence. We examine a recurring case of neglect and call for a shift toward humanity.

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From the Streets of Amorgos to the Lights of Paris: Celine’s 7-Year Journey Home
From the Streets of Amorgos to the Lights of Paris: Celine’s 7-Year Journey Home

Seven years in the making, six of them spent on the streets. Celine’s story is a beautiful testament to perseverance, a "human chain" of kindness, and the power of never giving up on a rescue animal.

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Maximize Your Impact: Make a Tax-Deductible Year-End Donation to AZI
Maximize Your Impact: Make a Tax-Deductible Year-End Donation to AZI

As 2025 comes to a close, your support is more vital than ever. Learn how your year-end donation provides life-saving care while offering you 100% tax benefits.

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Your Holiday Gift Saves Lives: Support Amorgos Animals This Year-End
Your Holiday Gift Saves Lives: Support Amorgos Animals This Year-End

As the year closes, Animal Zone International invites you to support our mission. Your year-end gift provides vital care for animals in need on Amorgos.

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