September Report

[Symi Animal Welfare]

Several visitors have contacted us recently, after noticing a sickly or poorly cat. Whenever possible, one of our volunteers has gone to check out the situation. Sadly, by the time we get to the described location, the animal has often disappeared and even after several attempts to find it, we are not always lucky.

The temperatures are lower than last month but it is still very hot, if a street animal feels weak or is hurt in some way, the most important thing is that it has access to clean drinking water and is in a safe place. Not ideal, but without a refuge or shelter, we can usually only offer on-site attention, but will monitor the animal's progress providing any required first aid. Once recovered, the animal's location will be noted to be included in the winter feeding programme.

Sometimes though, as you already know, some of the street animals tended to by Symi Animal Welfare, do end up in loving homes - Boogie, Delphi, Tasha, Snowy, Betty, Kookie, Lola, Leon, Eric, Dave, Elpida...........................the list is endless. But, however much we all love animals, we can't possibly bring them all home!

A Benefit evening to raise awareness for Symi Animal Welfare was held at the Olive Tree on 23 August. It was a fantastic event, supported by visitors and residents alike. The SAW team were on hand to talk about our work, answer questions and even show photographs of rescue animals to curious young children! Samantha Marais provided the sweet-sounding folk music, Tina and Jenine served up delicious food so a good time was had by all. The raffle was won by Dawn Sproson ( a framed, original photo by Neil from Symi Dream) entrance wine supplied by the Olive Tree.

The final total received from the Benefit was 205euro + donations put into the collection box and still to be counted. We would again like to thank everyone involved in the organisation of the evening and also those attending.

Melanie, Hazel, Christina, Suzan, Claudia and Tove