Chapter 1: Starting at the End
When Marie’s parents traveled to Andros just over three months ago, we hinted in our previous report that another trip was already in the works.
Now the time had come: Jörg set off for Andros. Just like in 2022, the plan was for him and his better half to first enjoy a vacation together in Greece (this time, they were drawn to the Peloponnese). Afterward, he would drop his wife off at Athens Airport and, on the same day, take the ferry to Andros with the rental car. Timewise, everything should have lined up perfectly, and Jörg would have found himself at the feeding stations by the morning sun the next day.
But, as almost always, the plan had to be adjusted once again.
This time, the journey began the way Andros trips usually end – with a travel cat!
As usual, we had already been in contact with our Greek friends long before the trip about possible candidates for rehoming. We also reached out to foster homes, asking if there were any available spots.
We also try to secure spots on the plane well in advance. Jörg had booked his flight as early as the beginning of February and reserved a spot for a cat in the cabin. As the travel date approached, an additional spot in the cargo hold was also secured.
But then, unfortunately, that was it. In theory, you can book multiple crates in the cargo hold. In practice, however, the capacity is limited, and demand for pet spots is high, so Aegean Airlines currently only allows one crate per person in the cargo hold – and sometimes, not even that.
However, we found ourselves in the rare situation of having several foster spaces available. Normally a reason to be happy, but without a cat flight ticket, they couldn’t be filled.
Anyone familiar with our member Anne’s sense of humor – charmingly sparkling, yet dry in delivery – wouldn’t be surprised when Jörg was half-jokingly asked by her, „Maybe your wife could…?“
Well, why should that only be a joke? In the right moment, perhaps sitting on the balcony of the holiday home in the evening, relaxed with a good drink in hand, watching the sun set into the Mediterranean on the horizon, while the cicadas sing their eternal song in the olive grove and a gentle breeze eases the heat of the day, until the stars come out and the distant lights of Zakynthos shimmer in the distance… maybe Jörg could ask her…
Well, it wasn’t quite as last-minute as it sounds. The question had already been discussed and, more importantly, approved well before the suitcases for the trip had even been brought down from the attic. In the right moment, perhaps while sitting on the balcony of their own home in the evening, relaxed with a good drink, watching the sun touch the silhouette of the capital, as the blackbird sings its eternal song from the rooftop, and a gentle breeze carries the scent of summer flowers until the night sky settles over the neighborhood and the distant lights of central Berlin illuminate the horizon.
The new plan was as follows:
The travel cat’s name is Kardoulis; details about him will follow shortly.
Our Greek friends ensured that Kardoulis would arrive in Rafina on a ferry around midday. Jörg and his wife would take a slight detour to the ferry port, pick up Kardoulis, and only then continue to the airport.
Since this would be his wife’s first time acting as a flight escort for a cat, Jörg made sure everything ran smoothly. He handled the check-in and the security control before saying goodbye and heading off for more than a week and a half on Andros.
This meant Jörg wouldn’t make the last ferry of the day and would need to reschedule for the next morning and spend the night on the mainland.
All that was left was securing a cargo hold spot on the flight for the cat’s crate… and – success! It was available!
Und – das war möglich!
The rest was routine: rescheduling the ferry via email, booking accommodation online, and adjusting the stay with the landlady via Messenger, as Jörg had stayed with her on all his previous trips.
Packing the familiar „Andros suitcase“ was also part of the routine:
So now we can safely take a little leap in time.
After a wonderful two-week stay in western Greece, the travelers set off one morning and drove approximately 330 kilometers eastward to Rafina. The ferry was on time, and A., who was traveling to the mainland that day for personal reasons, handed over the traveling cat to Jörg.
The drive to the airport and the check-in process went just as smoothly so that Kardoulis could be handed over and brought to his foster home by the aforementioned person with a dry sense of humor after arriving in Berlin that same evening.
Kardoulis
Kardoulis had already been picked up from the street by our friend A. in late 2023, with festering wounds, and due to his poor health, he stayed with her until his departure.
Early on, the question arose as to whether he would be better off in Germany. Now we had the opportunity to let him travel, and we seized the chance.
He just arrived at his foster home here, but he’s still contemplating whether it’s worth getting out. Eventually, he decided to explore and quickly settled in.
During the vacation, the tire pressure warning light had already come on two or three times. The automotive engineer among the two travelers quickly figured out that the system was a simple one without pressure sensors, which “calculate” pressure losses based on deviations in tire rotation speeds. Since none of the tires were leaking, the cause had to be something else.
A closer look at all four tires revealed something surprising. Three tires were from Michelin, in good condition, and as new as the car: produced at the end of 2022. The fourth tire was a somewhat worn-out brand from Falken, manufactured in 2020. It was logical that such mismatched tires would behave differently under road conditions and temperatures, confusing the pressure monitoring system.
In theory, this should not have caused any concern. However, just in case, the car had no spare tire, not even a temporary one, only a tire repair kit. Moreover, the mentioned old tire was starting to crumble along the sidewall. After Marie’s parents had already experienced a car breakdown during their trip, which required a replacement vehicle to be delivered by ferry, Jörg didn’t want to risk being stranded with a flat tire in the mountains of Andros.
After describing the issue, sending a photo of the crumbling tire, and subtly pointing out that having different tires on the same axle is not permitted (at least in Germany; the traveler decided to claim the same for Greece), the rental car company willingly offered an immediate exchange. The replacement car provided was almost new, with all four tires in excellent condition — and there was even a spare tire and the necessary tools.
This allowed Jörg to wrap up the day with peace of mind and take a glimpse at the island landscape he would cross the next day en route to Andros.
Chapter 2: Back on Andros!
With one of the two-morning ferries departing from Rafina towards the Cyclades, Jörg made his way back to Andros.
By now, it was a well-known route, yet it always brought the same excited, emotional feeling of returning to “our” cat island.
As usual, there was hectic activity as the vehicles were loaded, with drivers being loudly and dramatically directed by the ferry crew, maneuvering them within inches of the already parked cars, until the ferry slowly set off. Then, with the powerful roar of its 24,000 horsepower from the two 16-cylinder Pielstick diesel engines (yes, the traveling engineer wanted to know the details…), it picked up speed and cut through the Aegean Sea.
The route passed by Euboea and then crossed the stormy Kafireas Strait, the wind-swept waterway that separates Euboea from Andros, before arriving after a two-hour journey in the small port town of Gavrio, where the noisy hustle and bustle immediately resumed, unloading cars and passengers and filling the gaps with new vehicles and travelers.
Our traveler hadn’t been to Andros for almost two years. What struck him immediately was the number of cars and people disembarking from the ferry. On all previous trips, the number had been manageable—not exactly a small crowd, but the majority of passengers had usually continued to Tinos and Mykonos.
Lockt Andros inzwischIs Andros attracting more tourists now? And if so, how has the island changed since then?
Jörg could ponder these questions at his leisure because the little town of Gavrio was completely jammed after the ferry’s arrival. Essentially, there are only two roads leading out of the town—one heading north, and the other south.
By the time Jörg’s rental car was winding its way through the mountains, the ferry was already far out at sea again.
The house was also familiar—the one where the traveler always stayed in the large holiday apartment on the upper floor. This time, however, the apartment was occupied by family members of the landlady. So, during his stay, Jörg lived in the small, one-person apartment on the lower floor.
This first day on Andros, as always, was about settling in, unpacking, looking around, and, of course, a first-round to check on our regular feeding stations.
The most important task initially was always to store the food, which, traditionally, had been purchased at Lidl before the ferry crossing:
Since it was already late in the day, it wasn’t the right time for quick actions like catching, neutering, or treating the cats. The little furballs were already dozing somewhere, out of sight, and wouldn’t reappear until the evening.
As the following days had a tighter schedule planned, Jörg used the free time for an excursion to the beloved Mediterranean—here on Andros a bit cooler and windier than the previous days in western Greece.
But now, the long-awaited moment had arrived: seeing our Andros cats again—not just in photos, but in real life!
Since the cats needed some time to get used to the presence and rhythm of the traveler, it was expected that not many of our wards would show up on the first evening. But that would change over the next few days.
So, we’ll conclude today’s report with a little photo slideshow, starting at feeding station 1.
Chará was the first to approach curiously.
Salem is already waiting at the feeding spot.
Günni prefers to hold back a little longer.
Dante looks at the traveler expectantly.
Niko as well.
Lars-Ole waits quite relaxed.
After opening the first cans of food, the group, including some newcomers, gathered peacefully for the meal.
At feeding spot 3, only our old-timer Miss Meier shows up today.
The tour concludes with a reunion with our friend A. (2), who spends the summer at her house, where our feeding spot 2 is also located.
After a warm welcome and a cool Mythos beer, some feeding guests were lured in with the clatter of cans.
Zino starts things off.
Scotty surveys the scene.
Tiffy poses in the evening light.
Data takes it easy and then turns to his friend Tiffy.
Liane and Gin are already getting into position for feeding.
In the meantime, the sun has set behind the mountains, and it’s time for Jörg to take care of his own meal.
He ends the first day on Andros at his favorite restaurant, the one where the owner collects fresh vegetables from his garden every day, located right next to the traveler’s accommodation. Besides this constant feature, there’s something new to report. Andros now not only has its regional „Androp“ ouzo but also a tasty local beer called „Andrus“!
Chapter 3: Now It’s Time to Go!
Alright! Enough dawdling and resting! Jörg isn’t here for fun!
Early in the morning, he heads to our friend S., who takes care of several cats at his house and stores the food deliveries for the other feeding stations in his enormous garage.
S. frequently has new arrivals that need to be neutered. Sometimes friend A. picks them up somewhere, or locals bring cats to him.
Although the cats are all free roamers, they’re accustomed to feeding times at his property, which makes preparing for a neutering session easier. Capturing them is usually not too difficult either, as the cats are familiar with S.
By the time Jörg arrived, three candidates were already waiting for their trip to the vet, and thanks to their neuter sponsors, they can now be introduced by name:
Lisa, one of the cats that A. found helpless, and brought to S. for care.
Marie, another such rescue.
Leiadera was brought to S. as a two-week-old kitten.
Before Jörg leaves, he naturally wants to check in to see which of our Andros cats are present. Due to the relatively uncomplicated capture of the three neutering candidates, there was some disturbance, so only a few familiar faces made it in front of the lens at first:
And then there was Kalea, who seemed to have heard the quiet criticism about her reddish-dusty fur made in an online forum some time ago and greeted the traveler freshly groomed.
Feeding station 1 is pretty much on the way to the vet. So A. (2) and Jörg arranged to attempt at least one capture, as they certainly weren’t short on empty crates.
But first, a quick snapshot of Chará…
… who also served to distract the other cats. The trick worked because shortly after, the cat named Leonidas, thanks to his sponsor, was found inside the crate. Leonidas seems to be a genuine newcomer at this spot, as we hadn’t seen him in any previous photos. Since he also had a cold, the vet can take care of that as well.
Onni was also bundled up for this opportunity. He had already been neutered in May, but he too had a cold and was having trouble eating. The vet can check him out as well.
Incidentally, our Greek friends call Onni „Spanovaggelodimitris.“
We’ll practice the pronunciation later, but first, let’s clarify the origin of the name:
Onni has such an adorable cross-eyed look, and there’s an old Greek film where a man named Spanovaggelodimitris, who’s on trial, also “looks askance” and tries to dictate his name to the judge questioning him.
So, here’s the scene for practicing!
As a side note, an old cat, unknown to us but looking poorly, was also brought along.
Thus began Jörg’s first trip to the vet with six passengers on board:
There they are, standing at the vet as if on cue…
… and then being picked up again.
They all went to Jörg’s place first.
Leonidas and Onni stayed overnight, like freshly neutered cats or those anesthetized due to other operations.
This is simply safer. First, they should only be allowed outside again once they are fully awake, and second, any potential complications can be detected immediately. Third, you can offer the guests some of the tried-and-true light diet in the evening, consisting of finely mashed wet food with a good dash of water.
The cats belonging to S.—Lisa, Leiadera, and Marie—were returned to him by Jörg in the late afternoon…
… and he managed to catch a glimpse of Eleni, Yuki, and Cariba, who hadn’t shown themselves that morning.
Since the morning’s candidates shouldn’t have to wait unnecessarily, the reunion with S. took place in the afternoon, with a „relaxed coffee,“ as S. calls it, and some freshly squeezed orange juice from his own garden.
There was, of course, plenty to talk about, and so the second day quickly came to an end, and the list for the next day is already quite full.
Chapter 4: Long-Term Guests in the Apartment
As mentioned in the previous chapter, there was already a lot on the agenda for today.
First and foremost, Leonidas and Onni were to return to their feeding station. By the evening before, they were already feeling pretty lively again, eating their light food with appetite, and now they were getting restless.
The freshly neutered Leonidas still had quite a distinct tomcat smell, which is, of course, much more noticeable in a small apartment than in the large vacation home usually used in the house.
So, first things first, air out the place well and then off to feeding station 1!
Chará, as always, is the first one there! She was there promptly every morning and evening in the following days!
A rather rare and shy guest is Kalinero, who only showed up from a distance, or not at all, for the rest of the trip. But he looks good and is a sturdy tomcat who was neutered two years ago. We therefore assume he knows how to secure his share of food.
Now, let’s quickly release yesterday’s two catches; they’ve been in the box long enough!
Leonidas immediately goes for the food. After all, that light food doesn’t keep you full for long!
Onni has an appetite too! Dante, on the left, is left with just a few crumbs, and the (still) unneutered cat on the right will also have to make sure she gets some. (No, of course, no one has to go hungry! In that case, we just open one or two more cans!)
Onni and Leonidas still look a bit worn out, but content. At least they now have the feeding table to themselves!
There’s only a quick picture from feeding station 2 of Data and Scotty today because…
… it’s straight off to S.’s place next. Koko is to be picked up there. We already showed him yesterday, but back then he was still unneutered and was only called that by S. so far. Today, he went to the vet and, after his neutering, got to keep his name.
During Koko’s pickup, Marie, who was neutered yesterday, briefly appeared in front of the camera.
Once again, Jörg had arranged to meet with our friend A. (2), this time at feeding station 3. It’s simply easier to catch cats with two people, especially since our friend had been on Andros for a while feeding the cats, making them naturally more approachable.
This time, they managed to catch a very special cat! The two were so surprised by it that Jörg even forgot to take a photo. So for now, we can only show this picture:
This photo was taken in July 2021, over three years ago. Since then, we have not seen this cat again—neither on our trips nor in the photos we had received over time! But the distinctive notch in the left ear immediately caught Jörg’s eye. It wasn’t one of the triangular cuts used for marking in the past, but more of an open tear.
A look into our „Cat Encyclopedia,“ where we record all the cats we deal with, showed a complete match between the cat just caught and the one photographed three years ago. This cat, who had been nameless until now, was officially named Tabitha as of today.
And another cat traveled with her, but we’ll tell you about that at the end of this chapter.
So, today, these 3 cages were in the vet’s office:
By the way, there has been a significant change at the vet’s clinic. Until now, she had her practice in her own house, a bit cramped and essentially made up of just two or three partitioned, but open, spaces. You’d stand there with your pet, basically right in the middle of everything.
When travelers from Andros would arrive with several cats at once, it inevitably meant they were asked to help out, even if it was just to apply a spot-on treatment or perform other light tasks. So you’d end up staying there most of the time.
Last year, she moved her practice about a hundred meters away from her house to a new location, which looks much more like a standard vet clinic—with its own waiting area and two separate treatment rooms. It’s not huge, but it’s certainly much more spacious than before.
As a result, Jörg was no longer asked to stay and help, but was, like all the other pet owners, politely asked to leave and given an approximate wait time.
This, in turn, gives you more glimpses of the island now, as Jörg used these two to three hours of free time for small excursions around the island.
For starters, we’ll take a small walk to a viewpoint in the island’s capital, because with two neuterings and a simple checkup, the vet doesn’t have much to do.
At the edge of the old town, there’s a small path that offers a good view of the Tourlitis Lighthouse, the landmark of Andros, as well as the fortress ruins in front of it and the Panagia Thalassini chapel.
On the way back from the vet, several curves provide a lovely view of Chora, the island’s capital.
First, Jörg brought Tabitha to his apartment as an overnight guest and then returned Koko to S. Since it wasn’t feeding time in the early afternoon, only Eleni and Marie were visible.
Kalea probably had no peace about the dirty fur, so she simply wants to show the traveler here how easily the dusty ground can stain white fur.
There was another „relaxed coffee,“ with the special attention of the house cat Omorfoula as an added bonus. She’s quite the diva, living only indoors, occasionally stepping outside, but wanting nothing to do with the other cats.
During the evening round, there wasn’t much going on at feeding station 3. Only Tigre showed up…
… here together with a still unneutered cat, about whom we’ll have more to report in one of the upcoming chapters.
At feeding station 1, (who else?) Chará was already waiting for Jörg.
Onni also greeted the traveler, and it’s worth mentioning that he’s an incredibly sweet cuddle bear. That is, Onni is.
But first, he secured himself a can of food.
Dante posed in the evening light.
Günni hurried over and waited for the traveler to unpack more food.
Leonidas was also present. He still looked quite sniffly, but there was already some improvement, and he wasn’t sniffling as badly while eating anymore..
Salem prefers to stay directly at the food and water source.
Niko is always a bit more reserved than the others.
There’s nothing better than a peaceful group of cats munching away!
And nothing beats the sight of content, well-fed Andros cats lying in the evening light like Dante, Chará, Salem, and Niko!
Now, at the end of the chapter, as promised, here’s something about the third cat that had to go to the vet that day.
She’s one of the two first „travel cats“ who moved in with Jörg today, so all three can get used to each other early and avoid squabbles during the journey!
Who knows the two?
Correct, the multicolored cat is Medea, and the little tomcat is Pino!
Medea
Medea went to the vet today for a health checkup because she is at least five or six years old and has lived at our feeding station 1 all this time, always present. Of course, this has taken a toll, and in recent weeks, she had seemed quite tired and worn out. Her slightly squinted eyes have always been her trademark, but due to her cold, she could barely open them anymore.
On every trip, we treated her with antibiotics because she was constantly battling a cold. It was foreseeable that she might only make it through this summer, but with winter in mind, we wanted to give this loyal soul a chance for a well-protected future.
A. (2) had already taken her into her home several weeks ago, and today she moved in with Jörg. She was also given another round of antibiotics for her runny nose, which visibly did her good until the trip.
By the way, Jörg has a special connection to Medea. Alongside Socrates, she was one of the first cats he had neutered on his very first trip as a newcomer to Andros in October 2019! Here you can see her shortly after her neutering, with the surgical scar still fresh:
Pino
Pino also comes from feeding station 1, but he only appeared on the scene in May of this year in terrible condition—snotty from top to bottom and with a sunburnt ear, despite being so young. Here he is, the little guy on the left:
He was, of course, immediately rushed to the veterinarian, given antibiotics, and dewormed right away. His condition then improved quite quickly, as can be seen in the two photos taken in the weeks that followed:
Nevertheless, the question remained of what to do with his ear. With his white fur, it would only be a matter of time before ear cancer progressed to an incurable stage. Although the tip of his ear was clipped during his neutering, as is customary, with the affected edges removed in the process, the entire ear was already hairless. Removing the tip of the ear would probably only have delayed the cancer briefly.
We have already brought several cats with ear cancer to Germany, and they live happy lives even with amputated ears. But we don’t need to let it get that far!
Since Medea and Pino come from the same feeding site and have known each other for at least a few weeks, we took the risk of having the two travel together despite their age and character differences.
We didn’t really have an alternative to a quick socialization, because let’s not forget:
Jörg could only book one crate and one travel bag for the return flight. The travel bag was already reserved, but we’ll get to that towards the end of the report. So, we could only take advantage of the fact that two cats that get along well are allowed to travel together in one crate.
Thus, we hoped that the two would settle in well with Jörg so that we could responsibly plan a joint journey. Otherwise, he would face the cruel choice of having to leave either Medea or Pino behind.
So Pino also moved in early with A. (2) and then today with Jörg.
We’ll leave the three alone now so that the socialization can get off to a good start!
Chapter 5: Of Coming and Going.
The chapter title suggests that the next two days will bring less work (it’s the weekend) but very different emotions.
But first, let’s turn to the cats at the feeding sites in the village – here’s a small photo collection from the two days.
So, up and at ‚em! The bed is already occupied by Medea and Pino anyway…
First, of course, Tabitha, who recovered well from yesterday’s neutering, is released. Miss Meier is already waiting for her.
Tabitha can’t resist the smell of fresh food, but first, she has to quench her thirst!
Cats that are released back into the wild after being neutered often avoid the feeding site or only come to eat when nothing is going on, especially when the “evil cat catchers” aren’t present. It’s all the nicer that Tabitha returned without any fear already in the evening!
The beautiful, colorful cat, who was mentioned in the previous chapter, also came to the table again. For this reason, Jörg hopes she will be present again in the coming week.
After all, she also appeared on Sunday – here with Miss Meier:
Tigre is also very often on-site.
And the weekend held a surprise: Amelie, who has been living at this feeding site since 2020, seems to have found a home! As Jörg moved away from the feeding site, a cat peeked over a low wall that encloses the parking lot at the next house – about a hundred meters away.
As Jörg got closer, she immediately hid under one of the cars – but it was unmistakably our Amelie!
At feeding site 1, we met the usual suspects like Chará, Günni, Salem, Dante, and Niko.
Cuddle bear Onni has long since forgiven the traveler for the involuntary trip to the veterinarian.
This little unneutered cat provocatively puts herself in the spotlight, as if she knows that the veterinarian doesn’t work on weekends and thus she is safe from the cat catchers. Well, just wait! The traveler will be around here for another whole week!
Before Jörg heads off for a short visit to A. (2) and the cats at feeding site 2, here’s a photo of Salem and Dante, as well as Dante and Onni with their group.
There was quite a bit going on at the aforementioned feeding site 2 over the weekend!
Let’s start with the surprise of the day! As if nothing had happened, Garidas, who had been missing since September 2023, suddenly sat on the wall!
But he must have been secretly coming back from time to time, as the other cats didn’t find it noteworthy or even worth a hiss:
Nyota always knows how to put herself in the spotlight.
Zino does too.
Gella, the sister of Garidas, Gin, and Zino, is also here again.
Recently, a very shy, quite old tomcat has been appearing here. No one in the small settlement knows him or where he came from.
It’s also a beautiful sight here – a content, peaceful group of cats, as there is enough food for everyone!
Afterwards, the traveler takes a little time to stroll around the village and by the sea…
… and encounters this well-groomed-looking cat:
Obviously neutered, as indicated by the left ear. But even after flipping through the lexicon multiple times, including the „missing“ section, no information is found. Nor does the consulted board member Lavinia know which cat this could be. It couldn’t have been neutered before our time on Andros, because until around early 2021, the veterinarian marked cats with a notch in the left ear. Therefore, Jörg plans to ask our Greek contacts if they know this cat.
For anyone who would like to experience an active holiday on Andros, since the island has become internationally recognized as a hiking destination, there is an information board in the village with hiking routes in the southern part of the island:
The „Andrus“ beer not only tastes very good, but the company also knows how to market itself and launched the „Andrus Beer Trail Race Festival“ for the first time this year, as can be seen from one of the route names on the map.
or those interested, here’s the link to the event next year, as we’d also like to share news about Andros beyond just our view of the cats:Andrus Beer Trail Race Festival 2025
Since this year’s festival is long over and Jörg is also completely uninterested in athletic activities, he considered how he could still make something worthwhile out of the day in an „Andros cat“ way.
Hmm… how about a visit to local G. III, whom we have already supported with several neuterings?
He already knew about Jörg’s travel plans, but they hadn’t arranged a specific day. However, Jörg had been in Greece for more than two weeks. The Southern mentality tends to rub off quite a bit. Why not just drive over spontaneously, even if it means going to the other side of the island? If G. III is there and has time – great! If not, then it’s just a leisurely island tour!
Thought, done!
Our friend was home and had plenty of time, and thus the afternoon was marked by a smaller but no less valuable collaboration! They chatted again about this and that, about world events of the past two years, and of course, about cats.
Jörg himself only saw two furry friends. Firstly, it was early afternoon when they were all napping somewhere in the shade. Secondly, in the summer, all the houses in the area are occupied, so the cats also like to hang out elsewhere; in the winter, however, they all come back.
G. III sent a few more photos over the following days, so we can show our Andros cats living there all together here.
Let’s start with a cat that isn’t even ours. Barbara had G. III have her neutered sometime in 2022 – a great example of joint action!
We last heard from Cadis in January 2023:
Dorea has not been seen in a photo for even longer, specifically since July 2022.
We haven’t seen Menelaos and Komma since their neutering in April 2023.
Several others did not want to be photographed by either Jörg or G. III. These include Holly, Mister Barbarossa Meier, and Nele. They are doing well but belong to those who, as mentioned, enjoy roaming around the neighborhood.
Unfortunately, he is also missing two cats. However, it occasionally happens that cats find a new forever home or are even stolen. Since G. III did not find them deceased, we share his hope that Felis and Georgi are doing well!
And for those who wish, you can already sign up to sponsor the neutering of two cats that G. III plans to take to the vet soon and simply calls Loli 1 and Loli 2.
Time flew by, and it was a very pleasant reunion with a local who takes care of the cats in his area!
With these happy thoughts, Jörg then drove back and decided to stop by a settlement where we had neutered cats in the past, but from which we hadn’t heard any news in a long time.
Jörg had a feeling of what to expect, and he would be right.
This was the settlement where we only neutered cats in 2019 and 2020 with the local V. and her neighbor G. When Jörg arrived, there was no sign of life, not even a dog barking. Nevertheless, he went to V.’s house, and to his surprise, she opened the door!
But only to inform him that she was spending two or three weeks there to check on things. For some time now, she has been living in Athens for the rest of the year. Her neighbor G., who is already over 90, had also moved to Athens due to health reasons to be with his family. Otherwise, no one else was around except to occasionally check if the house was still standing…
Only a shy, unfamiliar tortoiseshell cat scurried by, and there was no sign of any of our cats.
Thus, we are left with the certainty that Adolpho, Dream, Elli, Enola, Floyd, Helga, Mýti, Nadia, Nerida, Occhio, Rika, Sia, Smilla, Roxana, and Vicky were at least taken care of for a while, and most importantly, that they were neutered.
And we are left with the hope that they moved on in time and found new places to stay. After all, there are more and more residents who at least provide food for the cats—Jörg noticed that, and maybe it’s one of the positive effects of increasing tourism on Andros.
Why are we writing about something like this? Wasn’t Jörg supposed to write a nice report about Andros? To tell you about all the well-cared-for cats so you can see the good your donations and multifaceted support have achieved?
Because it just happens. And we don’t want to hide the fact that things don’t always go smoothly or only uphill.
Things change; what was yesterday is no longer today. But new opportunities always arise, and that’s what we want to focus on!
And this experience also made Jörg reflect on his first trip to Andros in October 2019. One of his travel cats back then was Dora-Ciari—the last one left at a site that had also been abandoned, where Marie had previously had so many cats neutered!
Quite thoughtfully, our traveler drove back to his accommodation.
Back to Medea and Pino, who know nothing of all this, now enjoying the peace and quiet, and for whom we want to create a happy future in Germany.
This thought, and also the fact that Medea and Pino may not love each other deeply but get along well enough, is comforting for Jörg, and he lays down with them for a while.
Jörg then ended the weekend with a short trip to the small church of Agios Ioannis.
The display case with the hiking routes also provided detailed information about individual landmarks, including this church:
Agios Ioannis is an early Christian church from the 5th and 6th centuries. It is considered one of the best-preserved monuments of its time in Greece. Judging by the wall paintings, the church was used at least until the 12th century.
The serenity of this small church and its surroundings, nestled between olive groves, did our traveler good—after today’s experiences and with tomorrow’s visit to our friends H. & I. ahead!
Chapter 6: Photo Safari with H. & I.
Those who have been following along with us know from the title what lies ahead for the traveler today: Jörg will be taken from the feeding station to the feeding station by our friends H. & I. to inspect our cats.
So that he wouldn’t just ride along and watch, he was also given an extra task and brought two cats in for neutering beforehand.
Of course, the cats at our feeding stations received their usual breakfast beforehand. However, not many photos were taken, as Jörg had to save his film for H. & I. (How did we manage in the old days when there were only 36 shots on a real film roll?)
So, just three quick photos of Tigre, Tabitha, and Günni.
After that, Jörg drove to the other side of the island, where the two neutering candidates were already waiting for him, who from now on will be called Fame and Amelie.
While the veterinarian took care of the two cats, Jörg wandered briefly through the town, as he was supposed to return for pick-up in no more than an hour.
During his walk, Jörg noticed these cats among others:
Those who look closely will notice the cropped left ear tips. In Chora itself, only one or two of the cats we had neutered live there, and these are not them. Jörg later asked the veterinarian what was going on with the increasing number of neutered cats being seen.
The good news was that the Greek government provides funding for neutering, which can be accessed by the respective municipalities. Interested residents can then have their cats neutered for free. Jörg didn’t ask how much neutering would normally cost. However, in these official programs, the animals must also be microchipped and registered, so it will definitely cost more than what the veterinarian charges us. Nevertheless, there isn’t a lot of money provided from official sources. Last year, Andros could count on a small four-figure sum. But it’s better than nothing, and at least it’s heading in the right direction!
It was likely in this way that the colorful cat Jörg met at the location of our feeding stations was neutered. Our friend A. (2) was able to find out that the cat belonged to the owner of the fruit and vegetable shop in the center.
Shortly after noon, Jörg picked up the two sleepyheads, Fame and Amelie, and returned to H. & I.
Now, the two can peacefully sleep off their drowsiness, while it’s time for Jörg to get to work.
The photo safari starts, as always, at H. & I.’s house, and here with the two kittens, Zorba and Stella:
You are not familiar with these two yet. H. & I. picked up a litter of kittens some time ago. Among them was a little male kitten born with deformed front legs, so he could only move by dragging himself on his elbows, which of course led to constant open sores over time:
In the following weeks, H. & I. managed, through physiotherapy exercises, to get Zorba’s right front leg almost straight. But it won’t be completely correctable just through this method. It also became clear that Zorba cannot jump very well. So, of course, he will not be able to live at a feeding station when he’s old enough.
That’s why we had already discussed with H. & I. long before this trip that Zorba would have better chances for a good life in Germany, and they agreed to prepare him for travel in time.
As mentioned in Chapter 4, there’s a possibility that two cats can travel in one carrier or bag. Since H. & I. often pick up or have kittens dropped off, we suggested that another little cat could travel with Zorba to at least reduce their burden a little. This way, the little guy also wouldn’t have to make the long journey alone.
So, our two friends had the task of selecting a kitten that gets along well with Zorba.
As you can see from the two photos above, they’ve done a great job. Zorba and Stella have become inseparable, and despite his legs, Zorba can playfully wrestle with Stella just fine!
Since Jörg’s apartment is too small for more travel cats, the two will stay with H. & I. until Jörg departs, at which point he will pick them up.
Now you also know the other two travel cats that Jörg will take with him, and we can finally focus on the photo safari.
First, we visit Sunny, who was neutered in mid-July, along with her kittens, who had to be delivered via emergency cesarean section.
Right by the house, Croissant lives in a cage. He isn’t sick and doesn’t need to be isolated. The cage is always open, and Croissant simply enjoys being inside it!
Around the house, we meet Fine.
Inside the house, Milis comes to greet us..
Here’s the group, from the front clockwise: Kira, Lovis, Monica, Nasos, and Brianna.
Here again are Monica, Nasos, and Lovis, along with a quick Brianna.
Also living there are Helis, Enni, a somewhat uncooperative Lucas, last photographed a year ago, Lyda, Petra, and a slightly unwilling Leonie.
And this is what it looks like when the door to the kindergarten for kittens opens for feeding!
More cats are living at the house, such as Lemon, Raiona, Agelakis (not seen in a photo for almost two years), Pineza, Raven, Argyris, and Luna, the former companion of Grandpa George, who passed away in November 2021. Due to her advanced age, H. & I. have now taken her in at their house.
Before Jörg leaves the house with his two hosts and the tour begins, he honors little Treasure, who was found in early June with a broken hind leg and a broken hip and was rushed to a veterinarian in Athens. Unfortunately, she passed away there due to further internal injuries. H. & I. brought Treasure home, where she found her final resting place in the garden.
At the start of the excursion to the feeding stations, we encounter Antaria, who is in the second picture with Arsenja.
Next came, without a doubt, the highlight of this photo tour. H. & I. are known to have a small network of people who are well-disposed toward them, feed at their homes, allow H. & I. access, or at least keep their eyes and ears open at the feeding stations.
However, one couple stands out from all the rest! The couple retired in their mid-fifties after successful careers and settled on Andros, where they live year-round. H. & I. met them when, two years ago during a snowy winter, they were at a feeding station, bundled up in their jackets, and suddenly two skiers came rushing down the slope.
They struck up a conversation, and the result was that they became good friends. Since then, several cats have been cared for year-round, many of whom were neutered with our help and your support as sponsors.
Jörg had the opportunity to meet the couple. Two very warm-hearted, hospitable, and cat-loving people who live in a beautifully renovated old house with a fantastic view of the Mediterranean – take a look for yourself:
VOur cats, Ranger, Calthethines, Monakis, Pitouto, Taps, and Gromit live in this little paradise.
When saying goodbye to the two cat friends, Jörg took a few individual portraits:
From there, the journey continued to a small feeding station with a beautiful view, where Cara and Erna live..
On the way to a larger group that gathers at a house where H. & I. are allowed to feed, our black-and-white Hellmuth appeared.
At the mentioned house, Jörg is already greeted by Danae, Sikari, Naira, and Jack, as well as the tiger cat Bonnie and little Tsoupra.
Right at the house, Kendro is waiting for the travelers – or rather, for the food cans.
Bonnie followed Jörg, and together with Kendro, they headed straight for the bowls.
Below is a loose collection of photos that Jörg was able to take during the extensive feeding of this rather large group:
Then, a quick group photo from here, …
… before Jörg is guided to the next house with its own feeding station.
Right at the front, Noulis has made himself comfortable, and on the upper step, the also white Bella, whom we haven’t seen since December 2022.
This group also includes – from left to right – Lara, Margarita, and Althea.
Dem FoThe photographer managed to take some beautiful portrait shots, which he doesn’t want to withhold from you:
Melios originally lived in the previously shown large group but eventually moved closer to the center of the village. Perhaps it was too hectic at his previous spot. And where he can now be found, there are restaurants and cafés. Or maybe he was invited by Selena to live with her?
The photo safari is slowly coming to an end. H. & I. drive with Jörg to some more remote feeding stations, where Delia, the white Chióni, Luzie, and Marina, as well as Louiza and Faya, live.
In the light of the late afternoon, Ainslie appears in the front, followed by Maddie a bit behind, and the third one between them is Mira. We only have photos of Mira after her neutering in September 2023. It’s nice to see her so lively in a small group!
After returning from this tour, Jörg can still verify that Amelie and Fame are doing well; they are already looking curiously at the world again (well, Fame not quite yet…).
With many refreshed memories, but also new, encouraging impressions, this day also comes to an end.
Chapter 7: The next local is already waiting.
Today, there are even fewer photos from the morning feeding than yesterday before the photo safari – exactly none – because Jörg has made an appointment with another local, whom we have previously assisted with neutering, to pick up two cats from him.
But before that, Jörg and A. (2) meet, as they have on previous days, at the feeding stations to convince cats to undergo neutering.
A. (2) has also brought Scotty, who seemed to be feeling unwell at the moment. Naturally, there was no hesitation, and he was immediately given a free pass to the veterinarian.
At the feeding stations, the two managed to catch two cats, and the local G. was already waiting with two male cats for the traveler.
Photos of the candidates will follow later. First, it’s time to quickly head to the veterinarian, as four neuterings and an irritable Scotty already make for quite a program.
Nicely lined up, we see here from left to right and more or less clearly the cats Vina and Merle from the two feeding stations, next to Scotty, and then the male cats of the local G., who are now named Faedon-Mauro and Leonidas.
But a quick stop along the way to capture the morning mood on Andros is allowed!
Since this time the waiting time has been planned to be longer, Jörg decides to take another short tour. This time, however, he doesn’t discover anything new but decides to visit a beautiful spot he visited three years ago, a natural gem – the Pithara Waterfalls.
Even the less than half-hour hike (if you dawdle and get distracted by nature) is magical. Wide views alternate with the rugged beauty of this island, …
… ancient water houses invite a pause, …
… gates, locked for ages, somewhere on abandoned properties…
… guarded by dragons, …
… until suddenly you stand in front of the waterfalls, …
… which, after the snowmelt at the end of winter, certainly looked more impressive, but now, in the summer heat, with their soothing splashing, offer a peaceful and refreshing stay for the hiker.
The return journey to the veterinarian also offers more beautiful viewpoints of the island’s capital, Chora.
By now, it’s afternoon, and Jörg has settled the patients back with him. Scotty, who had to leave a tooth behind at the veterinarian, will later be driven to A. (2), as well as the two male cats to the local G. Vina and Merle will stay overnight.
Before Jörg sets off again, he jumps into the Mediterranean for a quick refresh.
At first, Scotty, who is now fully awake, is happy to be back at his feeding station, where he is already being expected by Tiffy, and where he can now enjoy another wonderful view.
Since he has Faedon-Mauro and Leonidas as passengers, Jörg only briefly stops by S. to make sure that the recently neutered Koko is doing well.
Now, let’s continue with G.! He lives a bit higher up in the mountains.
Faedon-Mauro and Leonidas are brought into the house by G. to recover from their anesthesia.
Afterward, he and Jörg chat over coffee and pastries about the time since their last meeting and, of course, about his cats.
The sad news is that Filomila passed away from cancer in May, and shortly after, in June, her son Vitus also died. Vitus suddenly became very ill. G. suspects that Filomila’s death contributed to this. The two were inseparable and had lived together for almost Vitus‘ entire life – four or even five years. It is quite possible that Vitus suffered greatly and that his illness worsened as a result. We don’t know what he had; he suddenly became very ill, and G. immediately took him to the veterinarian, but unfortunately, they had to turn back as Vitus passed away on the way.
As they were so closely connected, we created a memorial page for both of them: Filomila & Vito
The other cats slowly started showing up at the house, as feeding time was approaching:
Alina
Evandros and Frixos, whom we haven’t seen since January 2023.
Here are all three of them once again.
Jasmina didn’t show up, but G. says that she is doing well.
The day ends with Jörg back at our usual feeding stations, where he captures the following cats on film today:
Miss Meier
An unspayed cat, about whom there will be more news later.
Chará
Onni
Amelie, whom Jörg only briefly saw at a house next to the feeding station, but now she’s interested in the food brought along.
And now, it’s back to the cozy apartment, where Medea and Pino fit perfectly with the furniture:
Chapter 8: Final actions, new locals, and the Bridge of Love.
Today, Jörg and A. (2) meet for the last time to catch cats at the feeding stations, as tomorrow is a public holiday in Greece and the day after, the veterinarian has taken the day off as well. And even if she were working, any potential complications could no longer be treated or monitored, as Jörg’s return trip is imminent. Fortunately, there have been no problems with the neuterings so far, but of course, we don’t want to take any risks.
Medea and Pino wish the traveler a pleasant day but prefer to stay in the cozy bed.
First, the two neutered cats from the previous day are released, who stayed overnight with Jörg.
Merle takes it slow. She walks out of the box, sits uncertainly for a while, and then moves on. By the way, she’s the cat that was so provocatively sitting on the wall the weekend before!
Vina, on the other hand, doesn’t waste any time and disappears so quickly that the traveler only manages to take one photo before she’s gone from sight!
At the feeding stations, A. (2) and Jörg manage to catch two neutering candidates – a male cat, who will later be named Hamish, and a female cat, whom we introduced in the previous chapter, and who will be named Panthea.
Before heading to the veterinarian, there is a joyful meeting in the town center. An elderly couple lives there, who moved from Athens decades ago and are now retired. Some time ago, a pregnant cat came to them, and they took her in along with her kittens. Now, they felt it was wise to have the mother cat and the now-grown kittens neutered.
They asked our Greek friend for help, who then contacted Jörg to see if something could be arranged…
There was, of course, no hesitation!
The mother cat, named Niaurakis („Miauchen“) by the couple, was picked up, and one of the kittens, whom they named Uranakis („Little Uranus“ or „Uranüsschen“ after the planet Uranus), was also brought in. Sadly, Uranakis‘ left eye was severely infected and could not be saved, so it was removed during the neutering.
It should be noted that the other kittens were neutered at the end of August. Jörg was no longer on Andros, but our Greek friend took care of it.
At the veterinarian, Jörg left four filled boxes.
As usual, Hamish and Vina spent the night in Jörg’s apartment. In the evening, he returned the two cats to the couple.
After an island trip or taking many photos at the feeding stations, Jörg wasn’t in the mood for much else. He had to check whether his return trip would proceed as planned because, during these days, massive forest fires were raging in Attica, reaching even the suburbs of Athens.
It was important to follow the news and check the ferry and flight bookings for updates. The fires were alarmingly close to the Rafina ferry port, as seen in the media.
(Quelle: www.dnews.gr/eidhseis/ellada/485114)
Due to the nearby fires, the access roads to the port had to be closed, which led to Rafina being closed for ferry traffic, and the ferries were redirected to the southern port of Lavrio. Although Lavrio is only half an hour from the airport, there could be other restrictions on ferry operations. And even if Jörg could get to the mainland, the airport would also need to be operational.
And all of this with four travel cats in tow! This time, without an overnight stay, just over four hours between the ferry’s arrival and the flight departure to Berlin!
Luckily, the Greek firefighters, supported by teams and materials from some European countries, were able to get the fierce fires under control relatively quickly. The Rafina ferry port was only closed for one day, and flight operations remained unaffected.
Even though this time there was only a single group photo – the evening routine at the feeding stations felt good after all!
At first, the traveler had only one or two days of novelty value for the cats, as very quickly, it looked like this when the car approached: all the cats swiftly gathered and waited for food.
Medea and Pino are completely unaffected by the traveler’s nervousness regarding the uncertainties of the upcoming return journey!
Gradually, reassuring information comes through, allowing Jörg to relax and head to his favorite beach, looking forward to the public holiday, as he has chosen a new destination to visit.
On the holiday, the first task is, of course, to return the two overnight guests to their feeding stations.
Hamish shyly asks, “May I go out now, please?” Of course!
Panthea also looks at him expectantly, so Jörg quickly opens the box door.
Merle, who was released the day before, enjoys a meal next to Dante.
Onni and Günni are also present.
Onni says, “Come on! Let’s cuddle!” Of course, Jörg can’t refuse!
Afterward, Onni enjoys his meal, though he watches the flying object trying to disturb him with suspicion.
MMiss Meier, Tigre, and Tabitha also get their breakfast.
Now, let’s move on to the destination for the holiday excursion: To gefiri tis agapis, in German “The Bridge of Love.”
The bridge is a setting in the Greek novel Klein England, which was also made into a film with the same title. In the German translation, the book is called Die Frauen von Andros („The Women of Andros“). If you want to know more, there are detailed descriptions available here: „Klein England“ and „Die Frauen von Andros“
Somewhere in the mountains, a nondescript path branches off, with an even more inconspicuous hand-painted sign. Jörg had passed by this so many times without knowing what lay there, but this time, he decided to find out, as the internet promised an interesting place. Thus, the plan for the holiday was set.
One has to follow the road by car until it ends at the edge of a small settlement. Then, the path leads through many stairs past the last houses, until one walks once more through the solitary, rugged, but beautiful island landscape.
At the end of the path, one finally reaches one of the most idyllic spots on the island, as Jörg finds it. But this is certainly also because, on the entire journey before, he hadn’t met a single soul. Somewhere, a goat bleats, and from a distance, the sound of bells is heard (it’s the Feast of the Assumption), but otherwise, there’s silence. The spicy scent of the olive trees fills the air, and the sun shines brightly over everything.
But before Jörg takes in the surroundings, he continues along the ancient footpaths, which lead between terraced fields.
When one climbs over the stone walls onto the fields, they are rewarded with magnificent views of the island’s bays.
Returning to the bridge, Jörg discovers on the other side a small fountain, set into a stone niche. Next to it is a simple stone bench where he sits down.
Jörg sits there for a long time, enjoying the silence, which is not disturbed but rather enhanced by the gentle splashing of the fountain, watching the quick lizards and the dozens of dragonflies dancing over the marshy meadow. A fairy-tale spot, perfect for getting away from all the hustle and bustle and finding peace.
On the opposite slope of the small fountain stands a tower-like structure, built in the typical style from the local stone. Curiosity gets the better of Jörg, and he climbs around a little more. The stairs, made of outwardly protruding stone slabs, are as old as the building itself, but unlike German bridges, they are still intact.
The tower houses several small stalls, one on top of the other, where the goats that are kept all around can stay, and its construction cleverly connects the terraced fields that were cultivated in ancient times.
The tower extends to a large area, secured by enormous stone slabs at the edge, and the view here is once again stunning!
Everywhere on Andros, one feels the centuries-old, nature-connected way of life of many generations before us, who made use of what was found on the island and had to adapt to the rugged conditions of the landscape. For us today, it’s unimaginable how laborious it must have been to stack all the stone walls, stalls, and houses by hand!
On the way back, there is a nice view of the Theotokos Church on the opposite mountain.
Back in the village, Jörg takes a stroll around the small church of Agios Fanourios, which nestles against the steeper coastline at the end of the beach.
The evening feeding round takes place, of course, even on a holiday. Jörg is happy that Vina, who fled so quickly the day before, returns to the table. Miss Meier and Tigre are, of course, present. Panthea (in the front of the photo), Günni, and Merle are also waiting for their dinner.
Salem and Dante, the latter seen from close up again, are already enjoying their meal, while Niko is already finished and looks content.
Medea is waiting for Jörg after his long excursion, and we all enjoy a quiet evening, as tomorrow brings a busy day. There will be farewell visits to the feeding stations and last-minute travel preparations before the journey back to Germany the day after tomorrow.
Chapter 9: Farewell and Return Journey
After a week and a half of intense experiences, seeing the impact of our activities and your support on Andros, gaining new insights, reflecting on sad moments, and also celebrating the continuation of old and the addition of new things, the inevitable last round of feeding stations is upon us, bringing the Andros trip to a close.
Here, is a loose collection of images of the cats that showed up at the established feeding stations, which have been maintained from the beginning of the Andros project and are still served today:
Koko, Lisa, Marie, Eleni, Leiadera, Cariba, Nikita & Yuki
Nikita, Koko & Yuki line up along the traveler’s path to the car.
Leonidas, who looks better every day.
Here is the whole group once again – full and satisfied.
Nikita, Koko, and Yuki lie in a row on the traveler’s path to the car.
Günni, Merle, Dante & Niko
Leonidas, who looks better every day.
Salem
Here’s the whole group again—satisfied and content.
The small group at the other feeding station.
Tigre
Amelie, who, despite her obvious home next door, hasn’t quite forgotten us.
Miss Meier, who was already neutered six years ago, holds the position of the „senior“ among them.
Liane and Tiffy, like Nyota, have been living at their feeding station since 2017.
Scotty and Data, both of whom have remained loyal to this spot for about five years.
Gella & Gin
Here again are Gella, Nyota, and Tiffy.
Tiffy offers a paw for farewell.
On the way back to the accommodation, Jörg briefly stops to take a last look at this beautiful island.
Here, he also discovers one of the old, flat threshing floors, surrounded by stone slabs in a circular shape, where grain used to be threshed in times past.
Zurückgekehrt in die Unterkunft, packt Jörg schon mal alles an Gepäck ein, was am nächsten Tag fBack at the accommodation, Jörg starts packing up everything that won’t be needed for the return journey the next day. Medea and Pino, however, are in no way disturbed by this.
On the last evening, Jörg notices another sign of a shift in mindset among the locals, and he hopes this continues to evolve step by step: a new, unknown cat is sneaking around the house across the street, clearly identifiable as neutered by its clipped ear. May the growing tourism, which Jörg noticed on the ferry ride in, help raise awareness of this important animal welfare issue among the local residents!
Now, the moment of truth has arrived! Medea and Pino must share the crate for the coming hours! It is quite large, but still much smaller than the bed. To make a long story short: the concept of a calm introduction (also known as „just let them figure it out, they know each other“) worked. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight, but they accepted each other and occasionally lay close together.
Here, they wait for it to finally begin.
On the way to the ferry, Zorba and Stella were picked up and placed in the cabin travel bag. The little rascals were so curious they didn’t have time to get upset or scared! Most of the time, they gazed outside with wide eyes, their little noses pressed against the net!
Soon, Jörg is back at the Gavrio dock, waiting for the ferry with his little traveling group.
This time, he booked the fast ferry, which crosses to Rafina at a top speed of 40 knots (about 70 km/h), completing the journey in an hour—twice as fast as the “normal” ferries. The traveling engineer was, of course, interested in the details. This speed is achieved thanks to the ferry’s four V20-cylinder Ruston diesel engines, which generate 37,500 kilowatts of power (almost 40,000 horsepower).
Thus, Jörg reached the airport on time…
…and smoothly passed through check-in and security with the crate containing Medea and Pino, as it seems to have become a permanent rule that cats no longer have to be removed from their crates. The crate is simply inspected and wiped with an explosives detection paper.
Zorba and Stella traveled as hand luggage in the cabin.
The plane landed in Berlin with a slight delay, but at least the baggage claim was faster than usual at BER.
Outside the airport, the same person with a special sense of humor who, at the beginning of the trip, made a joke that led to a new flight sponsor, was waiting to take the four traveling cats to their foster homes. A big thank you again to Anne for this!
Jörg’s seventh trip to Andros is now complete. 16 cats were neutered, and 4 cats now have the chance for a safe life in Germany—after years on the streets or as young cats with no chances due to their health condition or as abandoned kittens.
We now close this report with the hope that our Andros cats will continue to be well cared for with your support and that we can help as many as possible!
Finally, the traveler has captured some impressions in moving images for you.
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