Introducing Let's be S.M.A.R.T.: A New Era of Animal Welfare
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At Let's be S.M.A.R.T., we believe every animal deserves a chance at a happy and healthy life, and we're on a mission to make that a reality. Our organization, a registered non-profit in Greece, has been rescuing and caring for cats and dogs since 2007. We’re not just a shelter - we’re a global community dedicated to animal rights, education, and sustainable animal welfare practices. Our work goes far beyond rescue. We create structured environments that empower both animals and people to thrive - and we need your help to keep going.
Our Mission: More Than Just a Shelter
Our mission is clear: Save lives. Educate communities. Build a better future for animals.Our fully equipped shelter in the Attika region, just 15 minutes from Athens International Airport, serves as a home and healing center for nearly 80 cats and 5 dogs. Designed like a real home, our shelter is a modern, clean, two-story villa with netted balconies and a secure yard. This stress-free setting helps cats socialize naturally and heal both physically and emotionally.
What We Offer: Programs That Transform Lives
At the heart of our organization is a vibrant cat shelter - more than just a sanctuary, it's a clean, safe, and spacious home where our cats live cage-free, socializing naturally with each other and with people. They bask in fresh air and sunlight on netted balconies, lounge in cozy corners, and receive the love and medical care they need to heal and thrive.
Our adoption program has successfully placed nearly 600 cats and 10 dogs in loving homes in Greece, Europe, UK and USA. We take a thoughtful approach to matchmaking, ensuring that adopters are prepared for long-term care and that the animals are set up for success. From paperwork to travel logistics, we handle every step, making the process smooth and stress-free for both humans and animals.
Preventative care is also central to our work. Through year-round Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs and emergency medical services, we help reduce suffering and control overpopulation. In cooperation with local municipalities, we support community cat colonies by providing food, treatments, and winter shelters in areas like Varkiza and Kalivia.
Education is another pillar of our mission. From workshops and school visits to our S.M.A.R.T. animated video series - available in English, Greek, and Arabic - we empower children and adults alike to make compassionate, informed choices. These resources, officially approved by the Greek Ministry of Education, help foster lifelong empathy starting from a young age.
We’re also proud to host an international volunteer program. Since 2018, more than 300 volunteers from around the world have joined us - students, professionals, and travelers alike. They help with everything from daily animal care and cleaning routines to fundraising and social media, often forming life-long bonds with both the animals and each other. For those in animal sciences, our veterinary internship program offers an unparalleled hands-on experience. Launched in 2021, the program draws participants from the U.S., EU, and beyond, providing mentorship and skill-building opportunities in shelter medicine - all while immersing interns in the culture and beauty of Greece.
Our outreach doesn't stop at the shelter gates. We bring animal advocacy to the streets through local events, community partnerships, educational tours, and fundraising initiatives. Whether we’re hosting a public awareness day or collaborating with sustainability-minded companies, we aim to integrate compassion into the heart of everyday life.
Adopt, Don’t Shop: How to Make a Difference
Whether you’re in Greece or abroad, adoption is easy and rewarding. Start by browsing adoptable cats on our social media or website, then fill out our simple online adoption form. We'll help you meet your perfect match through a scheduled call or visit. Once you're ready, you'll sign our adoption contract - and we’ll take care of the rest, preparing all necessary documentation and arranging for safe international travel with flight escorts.
Join the Movement: Every Action Counts
You don’t have to adopt to make an impact. From volunteering at our shelter in Greece to helping remotely there’s a place for everyone in our mission. Your donation - whether a one-time gift or a recurring contribution - helps provide food, sterilization, medical care, and safe shelter to animals in need. If you're part of a company that values sustainability and ethics, we’d love to collaborate.
Even a simple action like sharing our message online can spark change. By raising awareness, you help educate others, encourage adoptions, and inspire compassionate living.
Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T. - Together
We are proud of our progress, but we know there’s more to be done. Every life matters, every action counts.
Let’s be the change - let’s be S.M.A.R.T.
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