Neutering Campaign Our fundraising for the next neutering campaign is well under way. We need to raise in excess of £2000 to cover the vet and medical expenses needed for the spaying of the strays. This is one of the most important trips we make. Our neutering program ensures that less animals will be born into a life of hunger and misery. Please support us...    These babies all look so sweet dont they?  the reality for them is a concrete pen, minimum of food, no treats, no loving owner, no home comforts, no walks, games or toys... just boredom, hardship, loneliness, and misery for the whole of there lives... they really would have been better off never being born, neutering is the answer, please help stop more babies born to this and worse. On a trip to Greece our Desperate Greekies founder came across a litter of kittens. This is just one of many heartbreaking stories.. This is what she says:  When I arrived the kittens in the above pictures were by the road. Their mother had been killed. They were so tiny, so hungry, crying for there dead mum, I nursed them every 2 hours with a bottle for the 8 days I was there,  I had to not only get them to eat, but wash them and try to get them to toilet as mum would have done. My warm damp sponge wasn't a patch on their mums tongue, it was a real struggle for them. On the 7th day the smallest kitten died, as I buried its tiny body that weighed no more than a sparrow, I thought to myself.. no more struggling and suffering for you little one. I had done my best, but this poor little soul had really needed her mum and I was no substitute for her, it was heart breaking to watch... When I left the other two kittens, especially the tabby were doing very well. The lady who cares for the animals virtually single handedly added the kittens to her workload. The neutering program is coming closer.. The more animals that are neutered the less of these pitiful sights will be seen. It was 40 degrees the latter part of the days I was in Greece, this is a harsh place for neglected strays where the only food & water available is what they can scavenge. There is no let up from the sun, the very young, orphaned, old and sick animals dehydrate very quickly. Please help us make a difference. Sadly there are countless more stories and pictures too distressing to print Please help by making a small donation towards this very important program. Every pound really makes a difference so our paypal button below is linked for a £1 donation. Thank you for your kind support. If you feel you can give more than £1 there are other paypal buttons on the Donations page.      Choco's treatment Meet gorgeous Choco He is one of our lovely shelter dogs who has been prepared to travel to the UK. Choco has spent the last 5 years at the shelter and now has the chance of a wonderful life in the UK. However poor Choco suffered a terrible injury just a few weeks ago. He had his leg pulled through the wire kennel fencing by another dog causing extensive injuries.  WARNING - DISTRESSING PICTURES Choco was rushed to the vet and received treatment. His wound is so large and infected that they are not certain that he will keep his leg. The vets state his treatment will cost approximately 700 euros. The shelter simply doesn't have the money to pay for all his treatment.  Update on Choco Aug 2010:  This brave lad is doing well, its a miracle that he's managed to keep his leg. His wounds have slowly healed, its taken almost 3 months! the last bit is in a very awkward place (the join of his leg to the body) so this is slow to heal. We never thought he would keep this leg, never mind walk on it  and despite the rough time he has had, this good natured boy has never complained. He is a very special dog. If you can help with a donation for Choco or other needy cases please contact us. We accept paypal or cheques.  Update: Choco's ordeal is now at an end, he is safe, well and very happy

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