The position of the Hellenic Veterinary Association against the sterilization of companion animals is objectionable and unionistic. Once again, the Hellenic Veterinary Association opposes the mandatory sterilization of companion animals, a constant request of animal welfare organizations for the reduction of strays. In their letter, they state specifically: «regarding the issue of the mandatory sterilization...
The text concerning the Mediterranean storm Daniel is co-signed by the PFPO and the Initiative Group against extractions “Kazma birak” Mediterranean storm “Daniel”: In the season of climate disaster our life is expendable! The disastrous storm “Daniel” caused the death of 15 people in Greece, 7 in Turkey, and 4 in Bulgaria. On September the...
TO: The Ministry of Rural Development and Food Ministry of Interiors Chief of the Hellenic Police Mass Media Even though hobbling is a forbidden unacceptable practice, it exists all around the country and especially in many islands, leading a lot of animals to death. Photos from burned and flooded areas show dead animals with their legs...
An urgent request by the PFPO was made to the Public Prosecutor of the Athens Lower Criminal Courts for animal protection: In the region of Koropi, there is a farm of 365 chickens. It operates without a permit, as authorization has not been granted on procedural grounds. Even though the laying hens are healthy, they...
Dear friends, PFPO is a meeting place of common struggle for active animal welfare and environmental societies. Through the PFPO we are able to: -successfully intervene in case of local problems for support and legal assistance of citizens or societies -submit a complaint to competent State bodies (Police, Public Prosecutor, Ministries) and monitor its progress...
TO: Chania MPs Mayor of Chania ATTENTION: Ministry of Rural Development and Food LETTER ABOUT HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES Ladies and Gentlemen, Collegialities listed below would like to express their deep concern and indignation about the fact that horses continue to be used for pulling carriages in the city of Chania. We strongly believe that...
Open Letter To: Prime Minister Minister of Environment and Energy Minister of Citizen Protection General Directorate of Forest and Forest Environment Hellenic Police ! Till today, more than 1.500.000 acres were burnt down. Thousands of animals of wild fauna burned alive, thousands of species of wild flora damaged, while disastrous fires continue across the country....
Some days ago, a letter was sent asking for a hunting ban in Rhodes because of the recently devastating fire. UNFORTUNATELY, APPEALS FROM ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL BODIES HAVE BEEN IGNORED. After a while, we were informed that the Rhodes Forestry Department allowed hunting on the island. Before that, a circular by the Ministry of...
LETTER OF INTEREST OF PFPO (Hellenic Philozoic and Environmental Federation) and ESPI (Hellenic Equine Protection Association) To the attention of: • THE PRESIDENT OF THE CENTRAL UNION OF HELLENIC MUNICIPALITIES, • THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, • The MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AFFAIRS, • THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY FOR ANIMALS, Dear Sir/Madam, Another horse breathed its last...
The Panhellenic Philozoic and Environmental Federation (PFPO), has intervened to the EU Commission on the abuse of horses in Greece. PFPO has informed the Commission about incidents of harsh abuse of horses and donkeys in Greece, in different locations and circumstances. The Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Ms. Kyriakidou was informed in detail about...
