Behind the gentle cats and dogs you meet across Santorini, there is a group of extraordinary people working quietly every day to protect, heal and give hope.
At the center of this effort is
Stray Paws Santorini , the island’s dedicated animal rescue and shelter organization.
Their work saves lives.
The People Who Make It Possible
Stray Paws Santorini is not just a shelter.
It is a family of passionate souls who give their time, energy and hearts to the animals of the island.
Among them:
• Myrto, whose dedication and love guide the shelter every day
• Vasilis, always present in rescues, care and daily operations
• Maria, supporting the animals with compassion and strength
Together with an amazing team of volunteers, they work tirelessly to:
• rescue injured and abandoned animals
• provide medical care and recovery
• offer safety and shelter
• find loving forever homes
Their work is done with pure love.
A New Space — And a New Beginning
Stray Paws Santorini has recently moved to a new shelter space, creating better conditions for the animals and expanding their ability to help even more cats and dogs in need.
This new beginning is incredibly important but it also comes with new responsibilities and higher costs.
Right now, the shelter truly needs:
• food supplies
• veterinary support
• basic shelter equipment
• community support
Every contribution makes a difference.
How You Can Support Stray Paws Santorini
You can learn more about their beautiful work and support them directly here:
👉 https://straypaws-santorini.com/
And we highly encourage visitors to:
Follow Stray Paws Santorini on Facebook and Instagram
to see daily rescues, success stories and the real impact of their work.
It’s a wonderful way to stay connected and help spread awareness.
Our Community Support Through Santorini Golden Tours
As locals who deeply love this island, giving back is part of who we are.
Through our initiative at Santorini Golden Tours,
€2 from every tour booking made on our website is donated directly to Stray Paws Santorini.
Each experience helps provide:
• food and clean water
• medical care
• shelter maintenance
• rescue missions
Travel becomes something meaningful not just memorable.
More Than a Shelter — A Family
Stray Paws Santorini represents the heart of the island.
It is proof that compassion, teamwork and love can change lives one animal at a time.
When visitors support this cause, they become part of Santorini’s caring community.