Being here for almost a month now, I’ve noticed that the town of Skiathos has really been making an effort in trying to improve their environment. I have seen recycling bins next to many trashcans and I have also noticed signs for donations towards dog and cat shelters. Anyone who has visited this island can say that there are many stray dogs and cats. By having these organizations, the town shows that they care about their future.
The Green Fox Project was brought to Skiathos in December 2010 by the International Women’s Club of Skiathos and it actually started by the end of January 2011. The Green Fox project focuses on recycling plastic bottles. There are 100 locations where there are Green Fox bins! Pretty impressive. Visit their blog/website (translated in English) for more information at The Green Fox Project.
The Skiathos Dog Shelter was originally established by some of the locals from Skiathos but it did not last for long because it was in an inconvenient place for locals. The Evangelistria monastery stepped in though and set aside a piece of land for the dog shelter and it was officially built in 1995. As the years went on they got in touch with many other animal organizations and others who were willing to help these stray dogs. The shelter even started a dog-walking program, which helped get the word out. This shelter believes that every dog should have a home and be loved. For anyone visiting Skiathos, the shelter is opened from 9am to 2pm every single day and the blue donation box is open 24/7. Their website is Skiathos Dog Shelter
The Skiathos Cat Welfare Society was founded by Peter and Sharon Hewing in January 2007. Their website Skiathos Cat Welfare Society explains that “one of the Society's aims is to stabilize the cat population through a sterilization program to prevent the suffering of unwanted kittens.” There are informative stands all around the island that volunteers run and where people can make donations.
The Green Fox Project was brought to Skiathos in December 2010 by the International Women’s Club of Skiathos and it actually started by the end of January 2011. The Green Fox project focuses on recycling plastic bottles. There are 100 locations where there are Green Fox bins! Pretty impressive. Visit their blog/website (translated in English) for more information at The Green Fox Project.
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| One of the Green Fox Project bins. |
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| I caught a volunteer in action. She was making rounds to all of the bins and emptying them. |
The Skiathos Cat Welfare Society was founded by Peter and Sharon Hewing in January 2007. Their website Skiathos Cat Welfare Society explains that “one of the Society's aims is to stabilize the cat population through a sterilization program to prevent the suffering of unwanted kittens.” There are informative stands all around the island that volunteers run and where people can make donations.
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| One of the information stands. |
That’s all for now!
Stephanie
Stephanie
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