In addition to being a very beautiful island, Lesvos
is also a very important centre for wildlife of all kinds. Unfortunately
many birds and animals suffer injury, whether from deliberate actions or
through accidents. The Wildlife Hospital has been set up to try and help
these creatures. I would urge you to support their work through a
donation.
Where are they?
Odos Christofa I. Chatzigianni
AGIA PARASKEVI 81102
MYTELINI - LESVOS
Tel + 30 (0)2530 32006 +fax
Tel + 30 (0)2530 32007
Who are we?
The "Lesbian Wildlife Hospital" is a NON-PROFIT
organisation and is depending on the support of its donators.
What is their aim?
Although it is a WILDLIFE Hospital, FIRST AID is
given to EVERY injured animal. If the animal is a domestic one, the
owner(s) are sent to the vet afterwards. EVERY kind of INJURED, SICK or
ORPHANED WILD animal is accepted, treated and, if possible, released on a
safe place.
Visits are welcomed, but please call us before (so we are there when you
come).
What is our history?
The Wildlife Hospital started in 1993 as a private
idea of the two keepers, joined the "Animal-lovers Society of Lesbos" in
the end of 1995 as a "Centre for injured Birds and Special Kinds of
Animals", and is an independent Society since the end of 1996 with its
recent name and logo. The Wildlife Hospital is a member of the E.W.R.A.
(European Wildlife Rehabilitation Association), is associated with the
RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and is
supported by as well the GAWF (Greek Animal Welfare Fund) and the GAR
(Greek Animal Rescue) in England and the Foundation "Dierenhulp Venezuela"
(Animalhelp for Venezuela) in Holland.
With whom do they cooperate?
The Wildlife Hospital is working together with the
private- and State-Veterinarians:
Dr. Vet. Mario den Hartog, (NL)
Drs. Vet. Marielle Schuurmans, (NL)
"First-Aid-Clinic for Animals", Amsterdam (NL)
the Harbour-authorities (for Dolphins & Turtles) on Lesvos and Chios
and with:
Aegean Wildlife Hospital "ALKYON", Paros (GR)
University of Utrecht, Veterinarian Departement
and with several Ornithologists and Environment-specialists in Greece and
abroad.
