In Greece , the problem concerning stray animals is not something new or unknown. In a daily basis, all the societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals are facing the problems of thousands of stray animals, as well as those who have been abused by their owners. Often, there are some serious complaints but the situation has not been improved. This is caused by the lack of education and an unconcerned with the facts government. A government, who in 2008, decide not to enforce the sterilization and care program for stray animals, since there were no penalties!!!

Every day the media receive letters from Greek citizens and mainly tourists, regarding the images of shame that they face in Greece in its hole! There has been a boom recently in the number of denouncements and the articles concerning the region of Crete and Chania in specific. The internet has been filled with photos of animals – Victims of road accidents, tied to barrels, hung in the trees or poised. Tour guides often transfer in our associations the dissatisfaction of tourists visiting the Chania region. Law 3170/2003, which leaves much to be desired and was legislated before the Olympic Games of 2004 after pressure asked by the EU, has been left in the drawers of those in charge. In addition, paragraph 10 of article 75/law 3463/2006, specifies the municipalities solely responsible for: "the collection and care of stray animals and the construction of shelters according to the laws in force", as well as, "the observance of the law regarding animals of company". Of course, the law has been systematically ignored from the prefecture of Chania despite the pressure exerted by our associations and the promises given.. Furthermore, the care of stray animals has become a millstone round the neck of animal protection unions and the few volunteers.

It is well known that:
- The silence and lack of interest and action states accessorial guilt
- A country's culture is reflected by the way citizens behave animals
- This situation has to stop at some point
Therefore we ask from you:
- To strongly protest with your signature for the non-observance of the law
- To enforce the penalties against the offenders
- To help us in order to stop animal abuse in Chania and resolve the problem of stray animals in the best possible way

Please sign
http://www.develop4 democracy. org/animals
ENFORCE THE LAW. SAVE THE ANIMALS IN CHANIA

Your signatures will be sent to the following recipients:
- Prefectures of Chania - President of the Republic - Prime Minister -Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Ministry of the Interior-Ministry of Tourism-Ministry of culture

Philozoic Societies of Chania

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