Animal Zone International (AZI) was founded in 2007 after we witnessed the desperate situation of so many of the animals both wild and domestic on the beautiful island of Amorgos.
At that time, the feline population had proliferated and cats and kittens were desperate for food. Mules and donkeys were often abandoned once they could no longer work the fields and dogs were kept in the worst of conditions.
There was no veterinarian on the island and unfortunately the local population dealt with the situation by poisoning the cats and ignoring the dire conditions of many of the others.
Something needed to be done to change the situation and a group of like-minded people on the island and in New York came together to become AZI.
With the generous support of the greater community, AZI has managed accomplished many things over the last ten years, including establishing the first clinic on the island, created a safe place for rescued equines, and initiated a regular sterilization and vaccination campaign for the vast feline population.
Today, the situation on the island has dramatically improved. The impact on the community has been substantial as well since the economy has been helped due to a healthier environment attracting greater tourism.
AZI organizes a benefit gala and auction every year, and we invent many other fundraising activities but at this point it is not enough to sustain the care we provide for the animals of Amorgos.
We need your help to help protect the animals and the environment on Amorgos. To make a donation, go to www.animal-zone.org. Thank you!
