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EreSoS for Animals
Registered as a Greek Charity under No. 800146967
is a Non Profit Organisation under Greek law.
It is a response to a demand for structural help for animals that need help.
Eresos, located on the Greek island Lesvos, is the birthplace of the famous Greek poet Sappho. It is a heavenly spot, in the summer visited by many tourists.
But like anywhere else, also here in Eresos, again and again situations occur where we can’t look away, but are summoned to let our hearts speak and take action.
Many of us (tourists and those who live here) find animals in distress.
The question however is: what happens then? The tourists fly back, sometimes they take an animal with them, but in many cases the animals stay in Eresos, where they need food and often medical care - especially in the winter, when all the guests are gone and the village is like a ghosttown.
The animals are taken care of and, if necessary, we try to find fosterhomes. However, of course, the final goal is to find a good home for every animal, here in Eresos or elsewhere.
In the Beginning
the care for the animals in and around Eresos consisted of heart-warming, but unorganised and impulsive actions from tourists and (mainly foreign) residents of the village.
Stray cats and dogs were fed, and more than once, tourists took puppies, strays and chain dogs to a new, happier destination.
In 2002 Gerbien Fricke started fostering and rehoming dogs.
Through the years, the legendary Sappho Hotel had become the refuge for countless cats...
and Villa Gaga changed in a true dog hotel...
It was obvious that the help needed to be coordinated
In March 2005, the non-profit-organisation EreSOS for Animals was founded, after a long journey through Greek bureaucracy.
In the meantime, Ann and Jean entered the stage.
They are the heart of the "Sanctuary", where since the purchase of a piece of land most of the dogs are sheltered.
Most of the dogs are in the pound...
but there are always exceptions...
As we get more widely known, we obviously get more guests,
that's why we made a ‘kindergarten’
There is a small operation room
where the animals are treated and operations like castrations take place.
For vets, who come to help us, we provide free accommodation.
We thank our loyal Austrian vets Eva & Annemarie - and all volunteers,
without whom we wouldn't know what we'd do.
We fight a never ending battle against the local tradition, that assumes that dogs need to be on a chain and hardly need any food...
this bitch had a broken leg, but was too weak to be transported. She was already dying - we put an end to her misery.
And not just dogs are often all skin and bone...
Mr Ed was left at the Sanctuary, we took him to Villa Gaga, wher he spent his last days together with the other horses. He died in the summer of 2007.
We find many kittens with awful eye infections
And... several times per year the locals think, the best way to solve the "catproblem" is poison, the cats (and often dogs) die a gruesome death.
Often we find in bins or by the side of the road plastic bags with newborn pups or kittens – living garbage...
That's why we want to show that there are different ways - and we offer alternatives: we organise castrations to contain the population.
POSTE RESTANTE 81105 ERESOS
LESVOS
GREECE
EMAIL: info@eresosforanimals.com
SANCTUARY:
TEL. 0030/22530/52255
VILLA GAGA:
TEL: 0030/22530/52148 MOB: 0030/6976421242
MISS A.M. TOOMEY
ABBY B/SOC
SORT CODE: 090126
ACC NO: 24198289
IBAN: GB72 ABBY 0901 2624 1982 89
SWIFT (BIC): ABBY GB 2LXXX
mentioning: ERESOS FOR ANIMALS
or:
G.C.H. FRICKE - EINDHOVEN - HOLLAND
POSTBANK NL
ACCOUNTNR: 1930621
IBAN : NL70 PSTB0001930621
SWIFT (BIC) : PSTBNL21
mentioning : ERESOS FOR ANIMALS
Ø first aid
Ø feeding, taking care of and rehoming strays
Ø organising castrations
Ø organising medical care
Ø where possible improving the conditions of the animals in and around Eresos
Ø giving information and education
and this costs money
Some examples:
Ø 20 kg catfood / dogfood: ca. €20,00 (we use several bags per week - and still it's often not enough...)
Ø the enormous amount of worming tablets and flee / tickdrops: ca. €6,00
Ø castrations: between €60,00 and €100,00
Ø chipping and vaccinations: €60,00
Ø flight carriers: small from €23,00 to big ca. €150,00 (we try to get the boxes back, but we don't always succeed...)
Ø petrol: trip to the nearest vet: €10,00 and to the airport: €20,00
Ø you can support us with a donation
Ø you can give one of the animals a new home
Ø you can come and help us as a volonteer for the daily activities (we need vets!)
Ø you can accompany one of the animals during the flight to the new home (they're not allowed to fly alone)
Ø you can send or bring medications (for instance eye creams, eardrops, antibiotics) or worming tablets, flee/tickdrops etc. Sometimes vets have products that are out of date, but still good.
Ø if you come by car to Lesbos, you can bring (second hand) flight carriers.
IF YOU WANT TO HELP US WALK THE DOGS, PLEASE CALL US !
We are desperately looking for a (retired) vet, who wants to come to live in Eresos,
the nearest vet is one hour away…
We are looking for a nice home
ALL DOGS ARE DEFLEED, DEWURMED, VACCINATED AND CHIPPED,
AND HAVE THE REQUIERED PAPERS
PLEASE WRITE FOR MORE INFORMATION TO info@eresosforanimals.com
MENTIONING THE NAME AND INDEXNUMBER OF THE DOG
I AM JESSIE
INDEX N0: 07053
BREED: setter
GENDER: female
CATEGORY: medium size
DATE OF BIRTH: ca. 2000
I spent my life on a chain. When I was found, I was emaciated and in very bad condition. My owner threatened to shoot me. Thank god my friends here rescued me and took me to the sanctuary! My eyes are not serving me so well any more, cataract... Who wants to take me in and love me a few years more?
Ps. On the 5th of march, I gave birth to a daughter, Angelina...
I AM ANGELINA!
INDEX No: 08017
BREED: setter-mix
GENDER: female
CATEGORY: medium
DATE OF BIRTH: march 5th 2008
I am Jessies daughter. Ann and Jean didn’t even notice that Jessie was pregnant, because she did’t have a big belly. When she went for a last wee before going to bed, I just popped out. Ann even thought that Jessie had caught a rat...
I AM TANIA
INDEX No: 07058
BREED: mix
GENDER: female
CATEGORY: small/medium size
DATE OF BIRTH: August 2007
Late at night someone tight me to the fence of Villa Gaga. Luckily, Gerbien heared me immediately... I am an uncomplicated, friendly girl, who likes to play with other dogs.
I AM BOBBY
INDEX No: 08018
BREED: mix
GENDER: male
CATEGORY: medium
DATE OF BIRTH: February 2008
I am a friendly, laid back boy. I love to sleep, I’m always the last one to get up in the mornings. Only when my sister Ashley tries to steel my frisby I will show my true temper...
I AM ASHLEY
INDEX No: 08019
BREED: mix
GENDER: female
CATEGORY: medium
DATE OF BIRTH: February 2008
I AM POPPET
INDEX No: 07016
BREED: Mix
GENDER: Female Neutered
CATEGORY: small
DATE OF BIRTH: 2005
I was found on the side of the road, after I had an accident. When I arrived, I couln't move at all, I just laid on my back all day. But thanks to Ann, who gave me physiotherapy every day and often took me to the beach for a swim, I walk in my own way like the best of them now.
I was born in 2005.
I AM BARNEY
INDEX No: 07055
BREED: collie-mix
GENDER: male - NEUTERED
CATEGORY: medium size
DATE OF BIRTH: September 2006 -
I was found at the side of the road, tied to a trafic sign, perilous! I am a gentle dog, but like any true-born collie, I like to talk... I love other dogs, especially small pups!
I AM PLUTO
INDEX No: 08002
BREED: mix
GENDER: male
CATEGORY: small/medium
DATE OF BIRTH: September 2007
I spent almost all my life on a chain. Now my neighbour takes care of me, but I cannot stay here. I am very loving and playful.
I AM EMILY
INDEX No: 07043
BREED: -mix
GENDER: female
CATEGORY small
DATE OF BIRTH: 2003
I am a sweet and modest little dog. When I was found, I had my son Romeo with me, but he found a home very soon. I am staying in Villa Gaga now, and I really like it here, although all those pups do get on my nerves sometimes...
I AM TOMMIE
INDEX No: 07021
BREED: mix
GENDER: male Neutered
CATEGORY: medium size
DATE OF BIRTH: August 2006
When I was very small, I was found in a deserted garden. I'm a bit of a bruiser, but I've got a heart of gold! My biggest hobby is eating. If you wouldn't know better, you'd think I haven't eaten for months... Maybe it's because I didn't have so much when I was left on my own in that garden...
I AM PASCAL
INDEX No: 08015
BREED: setter
GENDER: male
CATEGORY: medium size/big
DATE OF BIRTH: January 2007
I am a beautiful setter, found on the beach. I was living in a fosterhome,
but I couldn’t stay there. I am a very friendly, playful and certainly not
dominating dog.
I AM FILIPPO
INDEX No: 08016
BREED: mix
GENDER: male
CATEGORY: small
DATE OF BIRTH: Beginning February 2008
I was found by a greek farmer and brought to a snackbar. Now I’m in Villa Gaga, where I’m having a splendid time. I am a little cheeky devil, and I know I’m cute...
I AM SIDNEY
INDEX No: 08011
BREED: mix
GENDER: female
CATEGORY: medium size
DATE OF BIRTH: October 2007
A Greek farmer brought me to Villa Gaga gebracht, after I had played with his chickes – who unfortunately did’t survive my game... But I swear I’m a darling, I just need loads of action!
I AM DINO
INDEX No: 07052
BREED: Mix
GENDER: Male
CATEGORY: small
DATE OF BIRTH: September 2007
I was dumped near Villa Gaga. In the beginning I was extremely scared, but the other dogs helped me over my fear. I’m a very sweet and smart dog, with a gentle character.
I AM DIMITRI
INDEX No: 08008
BREED: mix
GENDER: male
CATEGORY: medium size
DATE OF BIRTH: beginning dec. 2007
I was with my mum until I was eight weeks old. Then a neighbour threatened to poison me. Thank god I could come to Villa Gaga! I am a sweet little teddybear.
I AM ELLY
INDEX No: 08004
BREED: mix
GENDER: female
CATEGORY: small/medium
DATE OF BIRTH: April 2007
I am a very affectionate girl. I was tied to a chain. When my owner wanted to shoot me, the neighbours called Gerbien, who came to take me away from that terrible place. Now I am in the Sanctuary.
I AM DANIELA
INDEX No: 08012
BREED: mix
GENDER: female
CATEGORY: small / medium size
DATE OF BIRTH: November 2007
I was found on the beach and brought to the Sanctuary. I am a happy and playful doggie.
I AM TESS
INDEX No: 08010
BREED: mix
GENDER: female
CATEGORY: small/medium
DATE OF BIRTH: November 20th 2007
Compared to other dogs, I am very lucky, because I live with my mother and grandmother. But... I cannot stay here, because our landlord said that we are to many. He even threatened to do something terrible to us... I am a funny, playful girl.
I AM PAULINE
INDEX No: 07045
BREED: mix
GENDER: female
!CATEGORIE: medium size
DATE OF BIRTH: ca. Juli 2007
THESE ARE THE DOGS WE COULD REHOME SINCE JANUARY 2008
PEPE
INDEX No: 08001
I was found on a parking
Now I live in Germany
I am a sweet, playful girl.
After I was found by schoolchildren in october, I was brought to Villa Gaga, where I play and cuttle all day long with the other dogs and cats. I know exactly what I want, and I am very charming
BOUNCER
INDEX No: 07048
I was found by the side of the road, when I was very small.
Now I live in Germany.
MISHA
INDEX No: 07049
I am the brother of Bouncer, Hilly and Nina. Together with Nina, I was dumped in the garden of Villa Gaga.
Now I live in Germany.
NINA
INDEX No: 07050
I am the sister of Bouncer, Hilly and Misha.
Now I live in Germany.
MARCO
INDEX No: 07054
My previous owner tied me to the gate of the sanctuary
Now I live in Switzerland
TIMMY
INDEX No: 07057
I was found on the beach
Now I live in Germany
TINA
INDEX No: 07059
I was found by the side of the road, together with my sister Titch.
Now I live in Germany
TITCH
INDEX No: 07060
I was found by the side of the road, together with my sister Tina.
Now I live in Germany
PEPE
INDEX No: 08001
I was found on a parking
Now I live in Germany
DIDI
INDEX No: 08003
I was dumped in the stable of Villa Gaga.
Now I live in Germany
WANDA
NDEX No: 08005
I was dumped in the middle of the night, together with my sister Kiki - it was 5 degrees under zero.
Now I live in Germany
KIKI
INDEX No: 08006
I was dumped in the middle of the night, together with my sister Wanda - it was 5 degrees under zero.
Now I live in Germany
APOLLO
INDEX No: 08005
Our neighbour threatened to poison me.
I found a home in Germany
ROBBIE
INDEX No: 08009
I was found on the road.
Now I live with a greek family in Eresos
Greece without cats – a contradiction in terminus...
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Compared to other Greek villages, most cats of Eresos look healthy.
Volunteers feed them every day – summer and winter.
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But we keep fighting cat flu, eye infections, injuries and many other infections.
When the famous Sappho Hotel stopped being a women’s hotel and the cats had to leave, Monika Günther decided to take them all home with her. She turned her house into a cat’s paradise. Most of the sick and injured cats we find, go to her place,
where they can recover in peace. At the moment there are over 50 cats...
If you are interested, you are welcome to visit,
but please call first: 0030 6945166288
Who doesn’t know the romantic Greek postcard with the don key?
Real life is often different...
Picture
Many horses and donkeys are standing all alone, day after day,
their legs tied together – often in the burning sun and without water.
However, there are happy horses and donkeys in Eresos: