Pet Adoption Day by Chalkida Municipality

The Adoption Day, organized by Chalkida Municipality in collaboration with the Animal Welfare Association of Chalkida and the Zero Stray Academy, was successfully held today, Saturday, August 23, 2025.

The Municipal Shelter of the Municipality opened its doors and welcomed dozens of citizens, who had the chance to meet the hosted animals up close and were informed about the adoption process, its benefits and responsibilities.

Nine stray animals found their own families, while interest was expressed in adopting five more.

Chalkida Municipality is already planning the next adoption event, in cooperation with animal welfare organizations and volunteers, aiming to raise public awareness, improve the quality of life of stray animals and help them find their forever homes.

Attending the event were the Mayor of Chalkida, Elena Vaka, Deputy Mayor in charge, Thanasis Triantafyllou, Deputy Mayors and Municipal Councilors of Chalkida Municipality, a representative of the Secretary General for Animal Protection, Mr. Nikolaos Chrysakis, volunteers from the Animal Welfare Association and the Zero Stray Academy, as well as representatives of the Democracy Movement, who donated pet food for the needs of the Shelter.