Vets for Symi Κτηνιατροι στη ΣυμηΦΑΡΟΣFAROS‘ ‘

What is FAROS?

FAROS is a new initiative by the Friends of the Animals of Symi and SymiGreece.com to bring Greek vets to the island to look after, care for and protect Symi’s animals (pets, strays and also work and farm animals).

Doesn’t Symi have a vet?

Symi, like many small Greek islands, has been unable to provide a full-time veterinary surgery with the income it needs to survive. Residents of Symi have to take animals they care for to Rhodes by boat, which can be an arduous ordeal for most animals and a difficult expense for many residents. For the stray animals of Symi the situation is even more difficult.

How can I help with the funding?

Symi businesses have already stepped forward with help in funding these vet visits. People who wish this not-for-profit initiative well can donate to the FAROS Symi Animal Fund online by visiting:

http://www.SymiGreece.com/faros.htm

You can also donate by contacting us directly using the contact information below. We will be holding a number of fund-raising events; announcements will be made online at www.SymiGreece.com as well as via leaflets, published articles, Municipal announcements, etc..

Tel: 22460 71307

Vets for Symi Κτηνιατροι στη ΣυμηΦΑΡΟΣFAROS‘ ‘

For more information visit

T 0030 6945821782 E faros@symigreece.comPO Box 41, Symi 85600, Dodecanese, GREECE

Supported by the Municipality of Symi

Sponsored by

DESIGN AND WEB

ENGLISH EDITION

What has FAROS done so far?

Realising that regular visits by Greek vets to Symi would be of great help to the island, FAROS has begun looking for volunteer vets who would be willing to take time out from their practises to come to Symi and offer their services to the island free of charge. We are very proud to announce that we have had great success in this initiative, and at the time of writing we have found 11 vets who have said they wish to come to Symi.

Is the Municipality of Symi involved?

The initiative has the formal support of the Municipality of Symi.

When will the vet visits start?

The first two vets will be coming at the end of April and the surgery will operate from Tuesday 29 April until Saturday 3 May 2008. The accommodation for both the surgery and the vets has been donated by Kalodoukas Holidays. Tickets and transportation have been donated by Symi Tours.

Are there any plans for future visits?

We hope to bring voluntary vets to Symi as often as every couple of months throughout the year and are already working towards securing the next three visits at the following provisional times:

Visit #1: Tuesday 29 April – Saturday 3 May 2008Visit #2: End of JuneVisit #3: Beginning of AugustVisit #4: End of September

What will happen during the vet visits?

Anyone on Symi may bring their own animals or animals they care for to be seen by the vets free of charge. This can include:

• Check-ups• Vaccinations• Neuterings• General advice• Minor operations

How much will it cost?

The vets will operate the surgery free of charge. If people bringing animals to the surgery wish to contribute towards the cost of the vet visits they can leave a donation at the surgery.

How will I find out about the vet visits?

We will be keeping everyone up to date with what is happening via the SymiGreece.com website. We will also publish regular printed newsletters, posters, and other printed materials that will be reproduced online.