Dogs of Thira

 Visiting Santorini you will notice a lot of dogs arround.Unfortunately, some of them are strays,but the good thing is that strays in Santorini have much different life thanks to  Santorini Animal Welfare Association (SAWA) https://www.sawasantorini.com/ .

  SAWA, is  a non-governmental, non-profit organization,founded in 1992.Their purpose is to proctect our little friends and provide them with everything that is necessary,such as neuter,vaccination and adoption.They have close cooperation with the Municipality of Thira, the local vet and of course with the simple permanent residents.

  The locals,provide every possible corner of the island with food and water,for every dog of the island.During the summer,you will notice that a lot of shop owners offer shade to our little friends,allowing them the entrance to their shops.

  So,the next time that you will visit Santorini,you have to know that you can adopt these friendly cuties,you will adore them.