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A different visit, to the shelter for homeless and abandoned animals in Ilioupoli, was made on Saturday by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, on the occasion of today’s World Stray Animal Day.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis had the opportunity to meet the dogs housed at the shelter, many of whom are trained for adoption.
The Prime Minister was also briefed on the challenges faced by officials and volunteers at the shelter, which is run by the Ilioupolis Zoophilic Association, and congratulated them on the love and care they provide to the animals.
“Looking ahead to World Day of the Lost, I wanted to be with you, thank you for the great work you are doing and discuss, of course, the new pet bill, which we will put out for public consultation in the next 10 years. days. We await your comments and I believe that a vote can be taken at the end of May. “Kyriakos Mitsotakis said, speaking to the oldest volunteer in the structure, Emy Papagiannopoulou, and the mayor of Ilioupolis George Hatzidaki.
The shelter staff pointed out that it is drafted with the provisions of the draft law in preparation, which aims to solve multifaceted and chronic problems. He even asked the Prime Minister to insist, especially on the issue of sterilization.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that he has personally addressed the pet issue and that the bill is the product of extensive preparation, in consultation with all stakeholders, but hopes for fruitful participation in the public consultation, especially from people from “front line” on animal welfare issues.
The prime minister happily joined his voice with the shelter people regarding adoptions, urging citizens to lovingly welcome stray animals as members of their families: “Friends are not bought. Open your arms and save a stray”, he said, and also expressed support for adoption organized by overseas contractors.
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