How to Help a Cat in Need While on Vacation in Greece

Greece is beautiful… and home to millions of stray cats. If you spot a cat in need during your visit, you can make a real difference — but it’s important to do it safely and responsibly.

How It Works

Reach out via:
📧 Email: thycathouse@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: CatHouseAdoptions

Please describe the situation and the cat in need.

2. Veterinary Care & Upfront Payment

We will guide you directly to one of our trusted vets.
All veterinary costs must be paid upfront at the clinic.
We will keep you updated on the cat’s health and recovery progress.

3. Temporary Boarding

Once the cat is healthy and no longer requires hospitalization, it will move to a paid boarding facility.
The CatHouse is always full, so we collaborate with partner shelters and foster homes.
Boarding costs €10/day.
- The first month must be paid upfront.
- This covers food, litter, and daily care.

4. Adoption Preparation

We can help prepare the cat for adoption, but please note:

Cats have a much higher chance of being adopted in your home country.
We can only assist if you are willing to adopt the cat yourself or secure an adopter at home.

Health & Travel Requirements:

Kittens:
- Double vaccination (1 month apart)
- Rabies vaccine
- Microchip
- Deworming + flea/tick treatment
- EU Pet Passport
- Minimum age to travel: 3.5 months
Adult cats:
- One vaccination + rabies
- Microchip
- Deworming + flea/tick treatment
- EU Pet Passport

⏳ Preparation time: ~3 months for kittens, ~2 months for adults (if healthy).
➡️ Keep in mind: during this time, you are responsible for covering boarding, paperwork, and veterinary care.

5. Travel Arrangements

Once the cat’s passport and vaccines are ready, we arrange safe travel:

Easy options: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Sweden → flight escorts are often available.
Switzerland & Norway: you must be ready to commit to traveling back to personally pick up the cat.
UK citizens: we can arrange a round trip through the Netherlands, with pick-up available in Harwich.

We will guide you through all available options to ensure the cat arrives safely.

Why This System Works

Greece has no state shelters or government support for stray animals.
Every cat deserves safe accommodation and proper medical care.
With your support, tourists can make a real, lasting impact—without leaving a cat in uncertain conditions.

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Agreement Confirmation

I have read and agree to all the terms and policies above.

Acknowledge Each Term

I agree to adopt the cat myself or arrange adoption in my country, and to cover accommodation and veterinary care in advance.
I understand The CatHouse is not a boarding service but a rescue group, and I commit to safe travel for the cat.
I agree to cover any necessary medical expenses beyond the standard vaccination/passport package.
I acknowledge all payments for accommodation and veterinary care are non-refundable.
I understand the preparation process takes a minimum of 2–3 months due to rabies vaccine validity and travel requirements.
If I fail to make payments or abandon responsibility, the cat remains under The CatHouse care and previous payments are forfeited.
I acknowledge The CatHouse and its volunteers are not liable for issues after adoption and travel; I assume full responsibility.

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