Achilleas, our beloved equine, traveled from Amorgos to Athens on the 17th of December. The next day he went from Athens to Thessaloniki and specifically to the equestrian Center of Macedonia. Giannis Brastianos, our farrier and his family, have offered Achilleas the safety and warmth of a loving home.
Besides Giannis and his family, who have always supported our organization, we want also to thank Beatrice Rock who first rescued Achilleas and was taking care of him during the months that she was in Amorgos, and, who supported us financially in order to be able to take care him once she returned home. We want to thank also Lea Voegeli for her help in Achilleas transportation since her help and advice are always precious for us here on the island.
Let us say a few words about how and why Achilleas ended up in the shelter of Animal Zone International. Animals are not toys to be enjoyed and discarded once we become bored with them. We want to beg anyone who is thinking of taking a large animal as a pet to seriously think about the care that must be taken for a lifetime, and, for a horse that can be up to 35 years. Achilleas was rescued from a sad and unhappy environment by a wonderful Italian woman who spends a few months on our island and who, when it was time for her to return home, helped fund the care for Achilleas in our center. The cost is great, both in money and in time, and, we hope that everyone will approach the care for their animals, whether large or small, with care and love.
