The dogs we leave behind
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- "Did you rescue this other dog?" - it's one of the most common comments in rescue videos, where it's obvious that apart from the dog we actually rescued, there were two, three, ten more strays around. The answer is always no. No because of all the reasons mentioned in the video. Unfortunately this is the ugly truth. Healthy, friendly, young strays get left behind all the time, because they are not sick, they are not hurt, they are not pregnant or desperate. I hope this video clarifies some things about animal welfare here. We do our best, but it's never enough.
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Good bless you all for helping hopeless animals to survive harsh life on the street .Thank you .
Thank you so much sweet lady ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🐶🐶🐶🐕🐕🐕🐕
This is so sad for me. I am struggling financially with many cats of my own. I still rescue when I can. Feed them and care for those dogs and cats left behind. You are wo fearful and I thank you sincerely with All my heart. I'm crying for the animals everywhere that suffer.
Te entiendo perfectamente!!!
Por favor, no desistas en tu labor admirable
Un abrazo desde España
God Bless you and your situation . I will pray for you some more help. Thank God for your kindness.
Thank you so much for explaing the situation in your country, Valia. I wonder if you together with the biggest rescue organisations in Greece, have ever tried to convince a well known celebrity (actor/actress, singer, politician whatever) to speak up for the Greek strays. Normally people are far more willing to listen to someone famous. If you or any other volunteer would like me to assist you with this idea I'd gladly write to any person you name, asking for help and/or helpful advices. All you need to do is get in touch with me.
Good idea Pia Celebrities do have power in my country there are celebritis always willing to help and to talk for those without a voice they help to bombard authorities on twitter, at congress, etc. Hope there is a top celebrity in Greece to help Valia and all the team
@@nicolasabia4663 Thank you, Nicola. It would mean so much if the Greek strays had some VIP to speak for them. Unfortunately I'm not familiar with Greek celebrities, otherwise I
would have started writing to them already.
Great idea I will do the same if people comment with celebrity names. I will go to their Instagram pages and leave public comments.
This is an excellent idea ???..bc our voices dont matter..sadly..but other people with money or power ???..oh...the politicians....DO...hear them
I understand .😢
Continued 🙏 Prayers and thank you all for caring
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You are an angel and I hope to meet you one day.
A tough message Valia. I do not see why your government does not address this problem as a national crisis. I know Greece is cash-strapped but the cost of an uncontrolled animal population cannot be cheap. Keep up the good work. - Wm.
Agree their cash problem should be worse if animal defenders stop visit Greece unless the cruelty and ignoring abuse will stop.
You and the people who helps you are doing an Amazing work Valia!!!
Valia thank you to you and all the people who help rescue those poor animals that are in need of help! You guys are amazing! I know that it’s heartbreaking 💔 when you have to leave some behind as it’s impossible to take them all! I wish I could help all the animals around the world that are abused, abandon and thrown away like rubbish, but it’s impossible! I pray 🙏🏻 for all those poor little souls that are still on the streets abandoned and waiting to be rescued to go to there forever homes!
Some days ago I was talking to a volunteer from an ngo which takes care of around a thousands dogs and a couple hundred cats here in Brazil; when mentioning the daily difficulties of such an enterprise, she said it was like "trying to dry ice".
That's exactly what it's like... 😒
Valia, you are the best advocate these animals have and I know that you are doing all that you can to help them. Things are definitely better here in the US but we still have way too many strays, abused, forgotten animals. I live in an area of the US where everyone has farms and they have a lot of dogs, cats, horses, goats, etc and many are not treated very well. They are treated as expendable and as objects and not sentient beings. Too often the go through life overlooked, without a caring touch or consideration. When they are too old to be used anymore they are put down or dropped off just as in Greece. I fell that regardless of country, the world feels doomed if we treat those that cannot care for themselves, so carelessly. If we can't find love and compassion in our hearts for these animals then what hope have we. I do not live close to any rescues, shelters or other devoted organizations but I know they exist here in the US and I know that we do have laws in place to hopefully curtain this behavior but in reality, when someone is running a dog fighting ring, they get a fine, a slap on the wrist and maybe a few months in community service or jail. Nothing will change until enough people step up and demand change. I send what money I can to the nearest shelter and I support their thrift store with purchases and donations. It is not a lot but I feel like very bit helps. These people with millions of dollars, sport figures, actors, etc. I would like to see more of them step up and not just fund support but take a stand. Thank you for this video and I can tell it was hard to film as you are feeling that others are judging you and finding you wanting because you were forced to leave a stray behind. Please know that we do not feel that way. We ask because we want to feel a part of it and we hope that they were saved but we know that you and countless others like you, are doing your very best. I follow several animal aid videos and believe me, you can tell the ones that are in it for the money and not for the animals. Have no doubt that we know where your heart is. Thank you a million times over for all that you do.
Deborah
I live in the bay area of California and I have not once seen a stray dog before. Not once. Cats, yes, but those were feral and I saw only three, all of which I had adopted
Jason Weber it depends on the area. In Detroit, they run in packs and love in abandoned buildings. I’m south of you in CA and don’t see strays here either. Just one, who I slept with in my garage for a few days until I could adopt him out to someone. He was a beautiful rottie someone abandoned at the high school. I’ll never do that again (adopt to a stranger)... this was before I knew that dog fighting rings use craigslist to find bait dogs. I feel regret and anxiety now every time I think about that little peanut, but I pray that was a remote possibility. I’ve been late for work more than once picking up animals on the street who had collars and making sure they got back to their owners. Here in America the problem seems much more abuse, neglect, abandonment to kill shelters, and dog fighting. I network with people trying to rescue dogs from kill shelters and an overwhelming number of once-loved pets are killed daily.
@@curiouskitteh8215 Aw man. I hope the dog you fostered is ok...people who use dogs in fighting rings should be put in prison.
Jason Weber it’s horrifying to think of the terror and abuse bait dogs suffer. Our anti cruelty laws should be as tough as murder laws, I really don’t understand why our “civilized” society fails in this way.
@@curiouskitteh8215 They should be much worse than our murder laws, killing anything innocent like a cat or dog, my god. It just makes me wonder how cruel people can be, like seriously. Though thankfully it is a small minority of people, or at least I hope it is, that do these things. The only good thing is that when they go to prison, the other prisoners will hate them so much that they'll kill the person who did that. Happens a lot in a state prison called San Quentin in Marin County, California. I live about twenty miles from it.
Thank you for this Video!!! That must be a brutal Choice...every Time heartbreaking. 😥
The One we left behind....
Greetings from Germany susan
It is very heartbreaking Susan.. And we have to make choices like these every day
The situation is created by us ..and Greece is no exception when it comes to strays...many countries face this problem... Simply neutering will just curb their population ....Many places adopt mass-culling to wipe out the population of strays .Such a cruel-devilish thing to do ...People will have to be more sensitive and make the connection that they too r living beings with loving heart and soul better than ours .. Rescuing Is the most wonderful thing in this whole world 👍👏👏
You are amazing! Thank you for spreading awareness! Here in Chicago, we have overcrowded shelters and many strays. People from elsewhere just don’t understand why breeders are bad, unless they see the sadness on the streets. I do TNR in my town, it is overwhelming. But I’m happy to prevent any unwanted litters. It’s a harsh winter here in Chicago.
Anony mous Thank you for your efforts to control the population. You make a huge difference.
Thank you for all that you do. ❤ God bless you
Valia, i think u and all the other rescuers in Greece r doing amazing work! Considering the limited resources u have, ur doing the best u can do. I totally understand why u leave the healthy, resourceful and settled strays wbere they r. They dont need u as much, and its good to know they r being monitored too. This is the best answer to the problem as it is at present, without help from the govt - shame on them! So...well done! 💜
Thank you. It's hard leaving htme behind.. It's a vicious cycle and makes everything complicated. We end up with shelters full of sick dogs that are difficult to rehome, while healthy adoptable dogs are left on the street, until the get sick in their turn, and be rescued.
@@OrphanPetGreece ...i understand, maybe u could feature the healthy ones on the street in ur vids for adoption? Advertise them.
@@Iron2017 This is a bit risky. If a dog finds a home while on the street, we can't always it safe and healthy until it's actually physically rehomed. This means that the charities might lose credibility. Rehoming is a long procedure, and if during that period the animal is hurt, lost or dies, then adopters lose trust in the organizations. It's like trying to "sell" something that you don't have. That sounded wrong but you know what I mean.
@@OrphanPetGreece ...I understand, you are right. Just wish there was a way to get them adopted quickly before anything happens to them. More good shelters perhaps?
@@OrphanPetGreece Is here any campaign in Greece to mass neuter/spay the stray dogs? In the longterm it is horrible to say, but if the very ill strays were humanely put to sleep and all money/resources put into spaying as many stray female dogs as possible , that is the only way I can this problem in many countries having a chance of solution over perhaps a 10 year period and to stop more puppies being born into this life.
The truth needs to be told. This is heartbreaking news and everyone needs to wake up to this reality so everyone can do their part in helping stop this. I truly believe that one day we will be able to rescue them all and I hope that day comes soon. Thank you for everything you do ♥️ I always secretly hope that those dogs that get left behind find the most amazing homes and we will just never know.
Thank you so much for explaining the situation in Greece which is actually the same everywhere. We all struggle to deal with it in the available capabilities. Keep up the good work and never give up. ❤❤❤
How come the UK doesn't have this many strays?
This is only my opinion. I have only seen 1 stray in my life. My biggest regret will always be that I didn't actually take the dog to an animal charity or vet.
It was early morning, I was in the car and I had my cat with me in the car.
I got home, brought my car in with me, called the animal charity and they said they don't rescue stray dogs (WTF?)
I went back out and unfortunately, did not see it again.
MY BIGGEST REGRET TO DATE !!
Samara Weaving, in the UK animal lovers, often love their animals more than do their partners. LOL Plus they are very expensive to purchase and maintain. £1,000 for an operation, is not funny and most of our vets in the UK are not British.
I have never seen a stray Dog in the UK but I'm sure there are a few, but very few and they are just individual Dogs, not packs like Greece. Also, most people would take it to the Vets to be chip identified.
I have never seen a stray Dog in the UK but I'm sure there are a few, but very few and they are just individual Dogs, not packs like Greece. Also, most people would take it to the Vets to be chip identified.
GOD bless you dear friend. Thank you for your work. It sounds too terrible for words.
Thank you for the amazing work that you’re doing....keep it up dear!!👍🏼
My Mom would take strays in and take care of them for as long as I know. She is the one that implented this thing for animals in me and I thank her always that she helped me discover this new perspective of living. I kept helping and doing more than many other people would have done for just 'some animals', and whenever they would make a step, I would make 3 in helping those poor things. It's a hole new life once you try caring for animals. So, thank you mom!
I can not imagine, how I would handle it in countries like greece. Handle to leave so many of them behind. I know, that you cannot take every dog or cat. Totally clear. My heart would break every second. You must have a very(!) thick skin. Otherwise you you could not do that (I say this in a totally respectful sense). Such a shame, that sensible and empathic people need to get hard. This is not, what humanity should be.
But thank you to be, who you are and to do what you are doing. It is amazing. Everytime again!
Thank you, now I understand more. The healthy dogs will be OK, it’s good to look out for them when you can. Wonderful to have such a good heart as yours.
Thank you for making a video that was obviously hard for you. You describe the reality so clearly with pictures and your candid words, Valia. Your words travel around the world and have an impact you will never know, and that impact will be greater than you’d ever expect or believe. Every day you are changing minds. Be well.
I love you for everything that you do …… it must be unbelievably hard to drive away !!!!!!!!! I just don't have that hard crust that is mandatory for people like you !!!! keep up the good work , i'm sure all the animals at rainbow bridge love you and pray for you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know I do !!!!!!!!
You're doing the best you can and you're all doing a wonderful job! ❤️❤️
Oh gawd I feel your pain. In my city cats are the biggest problem as animal control here is run by the government and in order to keep the local government from being sued because someone was bitten by a stray dog, the dogs are fairly well managed.
I rescue cats and have far too many and so work on the and colony maintenance as is possible.
Thank for what you do, I know your heart breaks daily for those you leave behind. I wish I had unlimited funds to bring g a team if vets and assistant s to tnr all the dogs at least then work on the cats. Dogs can be so precious and trusting, I saw one dog wearing tags!!! Someone just threw the dog out??? Oh my heart.
Bless you as you daily struggle to help those you can and show the others love. I pray that big money comes to you or me so we can make large progress in rescue.
I always crying when i watch your videos! Poor animals!
thank you for your commitment, dedication and endurance, facing this hardship on a daily basis. nothing for the weak of heart.
Truly heartbreaking how these dogs have to be suffering before they even get a chance at rescue and the other less poorly and or needy at that moment get left to get sicker,hurt or any other horrible circumstance that may happen,I have such respect for you Valia all the other amazing people in Greece who are helping and trying to help all these poor souls,I do not know how you all have the strength as I just would be so disheartened by it all,you are all truly amazing,bless you all and all those poor animals,the attitude in Greece needs a major overhaul of some kind as I really do not understand how these living beings are just discarded like rubbish with not even a thought!?! Keep up the fantastic rescues ❤
That's exactly what happens. We leave the healthy, young dogs on the streets, because there's always a more needy one. So basically it's like waiting till they get sick or hurt to be rescued, resulting in having shelters packed with stickly dogs instead of healthy adoptable ones.
@@OrphanPetGreece it is such a shame but the situation would be much worse if not for people like yourself and all the other people helping there too!! Thank you for what you do and thank you for your reply
grazie per tutto quello che fate per loro grazie siete fantastici!!!💕💕spero che tutti trovino una bellissima famiglia che gli vogliano bene!!!,ciao buona vita amori!!!👏👏👏🐩🐩💕💕💕💕💪💪
Y'all do the best you can and no one could ask for more. The U.S. isn't much better and our country just kills the ones they can't adopt out. I appreciate all y'all do. Thank you from my country to yours.
Nossa é muito cachorros nas ruas, os donos abandonam os bichinhos 🐕 é muito crueldade, o ser humano é muito malvado, mais Deus é tão bom , que colocam anjos como vcs para salvar e cuidar de todos eles 🐕 parabéns anjos 👏👏🙏👼🤗🤗😍😘♥️♥️♥️♥️ 🐕
The last time I was in Greece, there were a load of dogs at the port of Piraeus, I took a photograph of them, but they wouldn't allow me to get close to them, and they just kept on barking at this healer. Whether the younger ones were barking because the older ones were sick, I couldn't get close enough to find out. Another dog that I saw in Athens, he seemed to have made Athens his own. He was prospering and energetic. He looked like the dog that was at the front of the Greek protests in Athens.
I feel your pain...your task is extremely difficult..which one...?...it's mind boggling. So you do what is most needed at that time. People cannot understand the magnitude. Rescue the the ones that are very bad, feed and care for the others...omg...God be with you to give you strength wisdom courage and peace...All my love to Greece...to the people who sacrifice themselves for these wonderful creatures and to the animals who were put in this situation through no fault of their own💜💜💖💖💞💞🐾🐾
U r amazing.thank you.
The situation in Greece or in Romania, Serbia..... is really horrible. So many dogs in need. And even people who are helping them are in danger, because there are some people exist on this planet, who hate those that helping to abandoned animals. Sometimes poisoning abandoned animals is warning to people who care. Really not easy situation.
Great video.Thanks Valia!
Greece need to take care and considering their animals like so many country. So sad to be impuissant...
Thank you Dahlia,
from one rescuer to the next and to the next until the next we greatly appreciate your words in this video! Well I don't do rescue for dogs, I do agree with you wholeheartedly that cats have 100% more issues as far as numbers go! keep doing what you're doing, and God bless you for what you're doing! Can't wait to watch your next video!
~(V)eow
I wonder how and why this problem/these strays got so big/many ..... does the good weather has anything to do with that ....?
I live in Denmark and we have no strays and if we had, they would die in the cold winter season.
Valia, you are one of the reel angels in Grease and I hope to meet you one day ❤❤❤
Probably many of the stray are fed by many of the people living around them so some groups of dogs would be better off than others.
In the US they plaster the dog/cat hoarders all over the news. Unfortunately I understand (but do NOT condone)hoarding, they almost always started out trying to help animals and simply got out of control. I wish they would feature popular dumping grounds & how much help is needed. God bless you Valia! 💔🐾
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Lovely work for Lovely animals
I like it
Costa Rica quite regularly have a campaign to spay and neuter and release stray dogs and it seems to be working......it might help Greece also......wishing you success in whatever you decide.....Love from Scotland🎇💞
Not just Greece but our Malaysian govt too needs to be educated about spay/neuter
Your an amazing woman Valia best way to describe you Pal. X
Valia, why does Greece have so many homeless dogs? Why is there no organization run by the government? I can't ustand this. In Canada we have spca and other rescues. Lots of cat colonies, but no homeless dogs are roaming the streets....as a rule. I have never seen any. There must be some way to improve the situation in Greece. Is the general population uncaring towards these creatures? How/when did this situation begin? Again...bless you Valia for your caring 💙 and devotion to helping all animals that you are able to!!! Many thanks
There is no government organisation, and to tell you the truth, it's for the benefit of the animals. If the government gets its hands on the strays it will be more like what happens in Romania..
The Orphan Pet i agree unfortunately situation with stray dogs in Romania is really bad.Government basically killing them by starvation and lack of medical attention.They are captured and taken to those extermination camps they call shelters lock them up and leave them there with no food water until they die
@@Me-ru6cl yes I know. There are a few public shelters in Greece and this is exactly how animals are treated there. No vets, not hygiene, no food and no volunteers are allowed access.
How sad 😥
thank you sooo much I'm so glad that you guys help each and every animals in anyway is possible for you guys thank you, God bless you all and remember that Jesus Christ loves you and he want to become your only savior of your soul 💞💝💜💛💛❤❤💘😚😚😍😚😙💚💟
Does the government not care?
Doesn't care for people
They don't care for people,they will care for the animals?
If they don’t acknowledge the problem, they don’t have to take responsibility for a solution. Denial works well in politics.
You are an amazing person for savings animals. It can be overwhelming and costly. Is there any way you can work or contact Humane society to seek help for the strays? God bless you and thank you
I don't know to tell you the truth.. Many charities get help from organisations abroad, but it's still a drop in the ocean.
Your Instagram link is broken above but I found you by searching “the” orphan pet
Saw about Santorin (famous Greek island). Donkeys transport everything incl tourists the steep way up. "When they could not work anymore they were pushed over the cliffs", she said. A police woman rescues there old animals in her spare time incl dogs....
longgowhereto, the last time I looked at Santorini, men from Bulgaria were carrying the luggage up. I'd tell the tourists to carry their own luggage in Santorini. Also the Greeks are defending their donkeys, they're now saying 'fat' people can't ride the donkeys. LOL There is a rescue for donkeys on Crete, I must admit I do have an strong affection for horses, donkeys and dogs.
@@eliakimjosephsophia4542 The donkey Sanctuary (England) I think has a program for donkeys there. I saw that in Turkey they have a lot of stray cats and dogs. They have programs to neuter, spay and vaccinate them then put a chip in their ear to identify the ones done. They have some places feeding stations for them - a big tall container on the street where food comes out at the bottom and the cats and dogs feed themselves and there are donation boxes above where you can donate for the food. One place in a video the town had put 2 rows of little colourful kennels for the ferile cats and a food and water station. I'm sure there are many there also starving and ill, stray and dumped animals, but they seem to like their dogs and cats and have this program for dealing with them.
@@eliakimjosephsophia4542 Valia has a donkey and equine rescue channel. I donated a few days ago. Check it out.
I would be totally overwhelmed by what you do God bless you and yours,may one day all furries have homes,sorry . PAPA GUNN ☮️
This is sad, how long has this situation been going on in Greece?
불쌍한 생명들을 구해 주신 고마운분들 언제나 즐거움과 기쁨이 함께하시길 기원합니다.😘😄😊
Valia, can TNR be done for dogs too? If not, why?
Yes we always do that also. Stray dogs are spayed and neutered. But it's the pets that need to be spayed. The new strays come from abandoned litters of people's pets.
Almost forget... stray cats are everywhere also.
Do you do TNR with the dogs as well?
You can only do what you can. The social, political and financial situation needs to change. It has to be a will of the people to spay, neuter and commit to their animals for their natural life. That is everywhere in the world not just Greece.
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No dog belongs on the street
Of course the don't.
Although i don't like political fightings this awful situation should be changed drastically and it wont happen by moderate actions but by strong movement with political and economical influence and pressure by tourists.
Solution: Spay and neuter you know who?
Broken hearted.....
Greek governement....please act now!
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Why u dont rescue them all
This very "why" is what is addressed & answered in this whole video ...! ! Please watch it or maybe read it in description
Did you not read or watch the video from the start. Thus video is about why Valia CAN NOT rescue EVERY single dog. She has no space for every Dog takes the sick, injured, pregnant and stray puppies. She would live to rescue them all, but their are literally MILLIONS if stray Dogs in Greece. Do you understand now why she can't rescue them all? Does the people in your country rescue every stray Dog? Maybee they just leave them to starve to death?
This sounds like a huge problemin Greece. Why in the fuck doesnt your country pass legislation to curtail this?
Breaks my heart. Literally xxxx
Dear sweet lady, even in another of your videos, I had written to you that here in Italy the situation is the same ... even if there are many people who take care of these poor creatures, I pray God, every day of my life, that all this ends, with friendship from Rome.
Italians, Greeks and in many European countries the people are suffering, what can they do, some people can't even afford to feed themselves let alone a dog Annalaura Tau. I remember in the 80s when I went to a rescue home to get an old English sheepdog. The rescue home owner, said that the dog had been in a home with six children, and they couldn't afford to feed their own family, let alone the dog. The old English sheepdog, was so underfed under her coat. Her coat was matted, and she had clearly been beaten and shouted out. It took me months to get her back in shape and really healthy again, she was so adorable and confident again once she was loved.
@@eliakimjosephsophia4542 you have a beautiful soul
@@eliakimjosephsophia4542 I'm sorry but I am Italian myself and can't accept the explanation you gave for one second. I'm not rich myself but with my partner we rescued several animals of different sizes and species and I just prefer not to eat than starve my babies or let them get sick. If one loves animals they can always find a way to raise money for them, because they are like children and they are part of the family. The food for just one dog can always be found, unless one does think that the dog is not worth being fed, which is outrageous to me. People are just good at making up all kinds of excuses to hide the fact that they are selfish and without any empathy for the weakest.
@@Prizzy999 I totally agree. If parents would stop buying their children the latest I phones then they could feed their Animals. Dogs give back much more than they are given. Unconditional love. I would starve to feed my Dog if I had to.
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You are doing a great job, I just wish I had the capacity to help. Best wishes.
I understand (and applaud) your rescue criteria. We do what we can where we believe we can do the most good. Thank you for all that you do and say (your words, oh those words ♥️).
😔 Too many strays and bad people; too few Valias...in Greece and maybe in every country...😕
yeah, the struggle and the nightmares for those who are left behind please stop shopping for pets stop this madness every time you pay money for a pet you dig a bigger hole for those who are trying to save the animals.
Valia, I've watched I think almost every video you've posted. Some how I understood what had to happen, as sad as it is, sometimes you must triage the most needy. In many ways I admire the no kill laws in Greece, in others I can't bring myself to think about the idea of kill shelters, we have them here. The animals know when they are being euthanized, they cry when they go into that room in the shelters here. Adoption is always the best way, however there are more animals then homes. Thank you for being so dedicated to saving those that need it the very most. Sending all of the volunteers and you my admiration and appreciation. Best wishes and as always all my love~D
Thank you Dawn 💙
Valia u ppl r doing everything in ur power. Keep up ur GREAT work
Thanks from Costa Rica 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🐕🐈 💓
Its just heartbreaking...we can see clearly u have a huge heart..n wld luv to help them all..theres simply too many to rescue...I blame governments for these cruelties...animals r not a priority to them...people r barely a priority to them..its a disgrace !!!..its bad like this ??..in many countries..sadly..u wld think ???..that the greedy politicians wld do everything in thier power to encouage..tourism ???..thier so ignorant to this problem they dont realize ??..people dont want to come n see thousands of dogs starving on the streets..or being abused bc they r so hungry ??..i wld never go to see this beautiful country bc of ecpxactly that !!!!..im sure many animal lovers feel the same way...its 2019..how ?????..r people still so ignorant about this terrible problem...its heartbreaking..just opening some shelters n changing some laws ??..wld make such a difference..I WISH...this woman...all the best..u r doing a great job..n u do....make a difference !!!!...THANK U FOR ALL U DO..❤🐾🐕❤
I'm certain that Valia and her fellow rescuers do the very best that they can.... the very best they can!!
It must be about 100 times more heart wrenching for Valia to leave so many dogs behind, than it is for us to watch it on UA-cam!!
Thanks so much for your help and care that you show for the sad little dogs and cats!!
God bless you and keep you!!✝️⚜️
An awful, unenviable situation you are faced with 😞
That was heartbreaking...Thank you for what you do but omg I would be in an unreal state of mind having to let so many stay behind I will pray for you to keep a healthy mind and continue on your path. It must be so difficult!!
I 've been in Greece and i was suprised dogs are everywhere. I didnt realized first there are strays.
Thx for u to help these dogs.
Thank you mam. God bless you👍👍👍
I cant watch this one
Bless you all 🐕
And I thought Romania has bad situation. Didn't even know that Greece has so many dogs 😭😭😭😭
It's such a shame the government can't do more. They need to do more. Educating the people will help. Its just all a sad shame. I don't envy your job at all. I think I would cry every night.
This is a very informative video and I checked out the charities you linked to. It will be hard to chose between them, they sound amazing. I would love a video with your good insight about any legal avenues that might be a possibility in Greece. In US Ive been surprised how many new laws we’ve been able to get on the books in the last few years. Maybe in Greece, some anti-cruelty laws towards strays and making it illegal to abandon puppies, and a public program to dramatically reduce strays within 10 years by continually spaying and neutering them. I would love to hear your thoughts on challenges and possibilities and what we could do to help from other nations.
As hard as it is, remember that all of you guys are doing your best. And that all of us couldn't be prouder of you and your team.💙🙏😢🐕🐈🙌
Thank you for your heartfelt commentary about the stray dog/cat problems you face in Greece. I had no idea it was THAT bad 😟.
The work you do for these poor creatures will be returned to you a hundred fold. You are all Angels ❤
Thanks for what you do!💞🐾💖
I will get a dog in Greece I love them
Thank you for your explanation. I understand your priorities concerning which dogs/cats to rescue. It's hard for me to reconcile this situation as when I lived in Greece some decades ago, abandoned dogs was nor the norm. I was always shocked by the numbers of them on Greek islands but in Athens it was not such a noticeable problem. What happened? Does Greece have laws which safeguard animals? In which case why aren't funds allocated to curb this problem? Is there any help from the EU? If not,why not? Sorry to bombard you with these comments and questions but the video seemed more like a developing country situation rather than an EU state. I know Greece has been facing awful austerity measures in the last years but many street dogs/cats are abandoned by people for other reasons. Sometimes this comes from attitude or cultural ideas, i.e. it's OK to dump puppies /kittens... Greek people are loving and caring but when it comes to animals, maybe not caring enough.
Thank you for taking the time to explain this....until every human being has a good life...animals dont stand a chance....we can only do our best....you are angels and people of a special brand.....again thank you....👍🇬🇧🌸