A short video featuring a few of AZI's cats and their amazing transformations. Many conditions of these cats are typical of the cases that we see (eye infections, injuries, etc.). Part of AZI's mission is to prevent these common diseases with vaccinations and anti-parasitic treatments; a very simple method to create a much healthier environment for all to live. Please consider helping us to pay for the treatments and making a donation. Best of all these kittens grow up to be wonderful feline companions—perhaps you would consider adopting one, even if virtually!
Vet Visit Feb 2018
Veterinarian Dr. Dimitris Vassalakis visited Amorgos and worked at AZI's Center this past weekend.
He examined all the cats and dogs that are under AZI's care as well as animals that were brought by neighbors and other members of the community.
These vet visits are a vital and major part of AZI's mission to provide healthcare to the animals on Amorgos, as there is no permanent veterinarian on the island.
3 Day Spay/Neuter Program in March
3 Day Spay/Neuter Program Planned for March 9-11, 2018
When there are too many cats and not enough resources, the cats are at risk for a life of hardship or worse, death.
AZI is preparing for a spay/neuter weekend in March. Your generous tax-deductible donation would allow us to sterilize as many stray cats as possible to maintain the current cat population and keep them healthy.
This is an important part of protecting the animals of Amorgos. Please donate and join our efforts to create a better life for all on Amorgos. Thank you!
Visit us!
AZI's Center is located in the beautiful area of Pera Rachidi in Katapola, Amorgos. At the Center we operate a clinic where animals in need receive medical care.
Additionally we foster many wonderful cats and kittens while they wait to find their forever home. We foster dogs in a different area, and they are also available for adoption.
Our Center is open from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. Why don’t you stop by and spend some time with our amazing animals? Perhaps you’ll find your next furry friend here!
AZI's Amazing Cats
At AZI's Center in Pera Rachidi, we care for the cats and dogs that have been rescued and are awaiting adoption. The animals have their own separate area but they can also choose to go outside and enjoy fresh air and the Amorgos countryside just outside the center.
While they have the company of the other cats and dogs, we would much rather that they find their own homes and families to live with. Please look through our adoption page here, and consider adopting one of these amazing and sweet animals. They are waiting for you!
Repair of the equine shelter
On a very windy day in December, a piece of wood was ripped from the roof of the stable at our equine shelter, so the animals were exposed to a period of very bad weather conditions.
Responding to our call for help, Mr. Antonis Despotidis, the owner of an organic farm, “To Perivoli,” offered to repair the damage. We want to thank him for his generosity in helping to give shelter to our equines.
Unfortunately, it now seems that the entire roof of the stable must be replaced and the cost will be 1,000 euros.
Won't you help us? Your generous tax-deductible donation would allow us to replace the roof. Please help Animal Zone International in continuing its important work for the vulnerable animals of Amorgos. These retired and elderly equines deserve to live out their lives in peace and comfort.
Help keep these equines comfortable and protected from bad weather. Thank you for your support!
New Beginnings for Lily
Until recently, it was not common practice for families of Amorgos to adopt animals from local welfare associations, but, in the last few months we have been thrilled to find that four of our animals from the Center have found loving homes.
Today, a small kitten only four months old has been adopted by a local couple who had lost their own cat, Melenia. Mr. Kostas Sigalas came to us hoping to adopt a kitten as a gift for his wife, Despoina, who was grieving over the loss of her beloved cat. Mr. Siglas chose little Lily, who, amazingly, looks much like their own Melenia.
Today, with tears in her eyes, Mrs. Despoina welcomed little Lily into her home and, because she spends many hours alone, Lily will be great company for this kind lady. A loving relationship has begun and we wish many many long years of happiness together for the Despoinas and their new family member.
Zizi
In May of 2017, little Zizi was abandoned, together with her brothers, outside of the primary school of Potamos in Aegiali.
After a difficult struggle her small brothers were not able to survive but little Zizi showed a gift for life that helped her to grow strong in her time at our Center. Now, Zizi has been adopted by a local family in Langada, Aeliali where she shares the love and care of a family with two young boys who clearly adore her.
We are thankful for another happy ending for another young member of the animal kingdom.
Ducklings of Amorgos
The colony of ducks in Amorgos continue to reproduce during the cold of our winters, and, today, six small ducklings were discovered huddled together against the strong winds that beat against our island. Unfortunately these ducklings were in very bad shape by the time that we found them and we were only able to save four of the six Those four are now with us in our Center and are enjoying the warmth of our glowing stove while they grow stronger day by day.
