Community feedback

Christiana wrote I want to take a moment to publicly say a huge THANK YOU to The Cats Pyjamas Rescue in Apokoronas ❤️
A few days ago, I found a stray cat in a heartbreaking condition — weak, suffering, unable to eat, and completely alone. I did what I could, but it quickly became clear that she needed much more than I could offer.
And then Cats Pyjamas stepped in.
Without hesitation, they took her in and gave her a real chance to survive. What they do is not just “helping animals” — they are saving lives, every single day.
What makes this even more meaningful is that they are not even from here, yet they choose to stand by our community and care for the animals of this place as if it were their own. They are making a real, tangible difference in our area, and that deserves recognition and respect.
In a world where it’s easy to look away, they choose to care.
🙏 Thank you for your compassion, your dedication, and for giving this little soul a second chance.
If anyone is looking for a cause worth supporting — this is it.

Heather replied Yes, my daughter got two kittens rescued by Cat’s Pyjamas and took them back to uk. One is still with her but sadly the other one died in a road accident. CP’s helped me more than once with the stray colony I used to feed.

Philippa replied ABSOLUTELY!!! They are amazing. My daughter Letty Butler and I first discovered The Cats Pyjamas Rescue in 2011 when they rescued the beloved black cat who became our adored distinguished gentleman friend, Catty. He was only 11 when he was hit by a car outside my house in 2022 and we still mourn his loss. When we returned to Crete in 2023 we met little Luna through The Cats Pyjamas Rescue and she arrived in the UK later that year along with her now best friend and soul sister Minnie. We will continue to support you dear TCPR and have huge respect for all you do for the cats and dogs in Crete, and for the neutering programmes and animal welfare education you are helping to fund.

Huge thanks from our cold cats!

500 kg of dry food went out all over Apokoronas during the worst weather in January. Many resolute volunteers continue to feed our strays in all weathers here are some of the beasties who send purrs!
On a personal note, due to ill health we sadly must close for the next few months. This is not taken lightly we are aware with kitten season looming it may well be disastrous for some it is a deeply upsetting decision to make.
However, we still have little ones in foster & we still need to be able to buy food again during these cold months so please do not forget us.

We’re heartbroken for Rory….

fabulous adopter so committed she makes sure her adult cats are vaccinated and checked by her vet for FIV/FeLV. Now she is devastated her boy tested positive for FeLV and we can’t risk kitten 😞
Rory has survived so much he’s now 8 weeks healthy, happy and growing he likes other cats and has no fear please help us by giving him a home!

Dimos neutering sessions suspension

Many people have contacted us regarding the temporary two-month suspension of bringing kittens to the Dimos neutering sessions. This decision has been made by Arche Förderverein Arche Noah Kreta e.V. for the following reasons:
Kitten parvovirus (Feline Panleukopenia) is a highly contagious and often fatal disease, particularly in young, unvaccinated kittens. It causes severe symptoms including bloody diarrhoea, vomiting, extreme lethargy, fever (or later dangerously low body temperature), loss of appetite, dehydration, weakness, rapid weight loss, and nasal discharge. The disease can progress very quickly and is frequently fatal despite treatment; veterinary care is supportive only.
Every year, our young stray cats are devastated by parvovirus. This is not new — but this year the situation has reached epidemic levels, with large numbers of kittens dying across Crete and other parts of Europe. Unvaccinated stray kittens are at highest risk during the colder months.
We are still neutering our rescue kittens, but only those who are healthy, weigh at least 2 kg, and are fully vaccinated. Rescue kittens should not be housed together in large groups we have seen communal catteries decimated.
HYGIENE IS CRITICAL — CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN!
All equipment including pens, boxes, traps, carriers, and bedding must be thoroughly disinfected between every cat, every time. Use diluted bleach or an approved veterinary disinfectant effective against parvovirus. The virus can be transported between environments and species via contaminated surfaces, equipment, clothing, and hands.
Thank you for your understanding and for helping protect our vulnerable kittens.
Feline Parvovirus (FPV)

New Years Greetings!

Thanks to the love and generosity of our wonderful cat people we have paid Vlads bills, our end of year vets bills almost… and have 440kg of dry cat food on the way 😊
Anyone on the breadline struggling to find the funds to feed their local strays or who know of those in crisis contact us… It goes nowhere we have to stretch it to the moon and back! Sometimes we’re speechless at those who contact us demanding free food and vet care who have clearly affluent lifestyles plastered all over Facebook. Please don’t be offended or expect help if you don’t need it!
Vlads almost made it post op to the point where we can be confident he will make it!
He sends you all purrs

Calling UK Adopters

Our Christmas wish is simple: that every abandoned and abused cat finds a loving home. In the New Year, five of our rescued cats will travel to the UK for adoption, thanks to the incredible generosity of friends and fellow cat lovers who are helping with transport and costs.
Sadly, many genuine adopters couldn’t proceed this year due to financial constraints, and we couldn’t help everyone. Now is your chance to do something truly special by offering a home to one of these wonderful cats.

Meet our rescues:

Felix – A true gentleman: cuddly, affectionate, great with other cats, but equally content on his own.

Vicky & Gabby (sisters) – Bottle-fed and very human-oriented. Fearless, affectionate, and quick to jump into your arms for cuddles.

Vicky is especially cuddly and playful, and a connoisseur of daytime TV, preferring wildlife programmes and Formula One.

Gabby loves burrowing under bedding, “helping” make the bed, and climbing into shopping bags.

Wendy – Playful and mischievous, fascinated by ceiling reflections and any food that rolls. Gets on well with other cats.

Indie – Our longest-waiting kitten. A beautiful, affectionate young lady with a mischievous streak. She enjoys supervising her humans dental hygiene, snuggles up to purr, but also values her own space.

Please come forward and help give these gorgeous cats the loving homes they deserve. ❤️

The only cost to adopters is collecting them and loving them.