Takis Shelter
Crete
Welcome to Takis Shelter!
About Takis Shelter
Set up over seven years ago, and with the sole purpose of rescuing the stray, abandoned animals of Crete, Takis Shelter currently cares for over 400 dogs and cats.
Based in Lerapetra, in the south of Crete, the rescued dogs and cats have up to 33,000 square meters of private, enclosed olive groves to run around in.
With very few people willing to help, there are still an overwhelming number of stray cats and dogs in the south that need rescuing.
Challenge
The shelter receives no help from the authorities and relies solely on donations.
Solution
You are the solution. Whether you support us in reaching out to companies or donate your hard earned money. Either way, without you, this would not be possible.
The people, they think I’m crazy. But for me, when I see these dogs suffer from pain, they have a soul...so I want to help them. It makes me feel so good.
Takis - Theoklitos Proestakis
Founder
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Love Stories
“Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.” — KAREN DAVISON
Results
Since 2014, Takis Shelter has re-homed over 600 animals. Yet, there are hundreds of dogs and cats still looking for their forever homes, so please visit the Adoption page to find your best friend. Please adopt, don' t shop.
+600
Rehomed dogs & cats
+500
Dogs & Cats being sheltered
+1000
Rescues