About Us

Aesop's Friends of the Animals - Kavala, took their name from Aesop, a slave from the island of Samos, who lived during the 6th Century. This simple slave who lived so long ago is credited with over 600 fables most of which incorporated animals to present human motives and tendencies. These fables have been told and retold always with a view towards the improvement of man's conduct and humanity.

In recognition of Aesop and all his fabled animals, Aesop strives for improvement in man's relationship and treatment of animals both wild and domestic. Aesop's Friends of the Animals - Kavala recognizes the importance of human - animal relationships which in turn provides benefits to humans. Respect and understanding of animals will create compassion and consideration for others.

Aesop's as the name describes, is an organization of people that truly care about the welfare of all animals. The Association formed in 1992 was known as Kavala, Friends of the Animals, and consisted of a few concerned volunteers with little or no physical or financial resources. The organization slowly increased its membership to 180 members over the years and in July 2000 the name was changed to Aesops and registered as an official charitable organization, number 29/92.

The primary aim of Aesop's is to continue to reduce the stray population of dogs in Demos Kavala and Eleutheron areas through a continuous spay neuter and release campaign. Aesop's attends to sick and injured animals, and conducts public awareness, sensitivity and anti poison education programs through newspapers television and radio. Aesop's continually tries to re-home as many stray dogs and cats as possible.

Aesop's is a charter member of CIDAG, Coalition in Defense of Animals in Greece and has applied to become an affiliate member of WSPA, the World Society for the Protection of Animals. We have received funding and/or support from GAWF - Greek Animal Welfare Society and GAR - Greek Animal Rescue. Aesop's is part of the ever growing number of animal welfare organizations in Greece.

At the current time, Aesop's has only 6 Active and 8 semi-active volunteer members. With this website, we intend to record our activities, increase our membership, attract sponsorship and identify as many animals as possible that have been helped by our organization. In addition to encouraging membership, we want to educate and inform, and continuously raise funds for our activities, without which we could not exist.