Greece
Greece Index Details
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Estimated homeless cats and dogs
3 million
Estimated street or stray cats
2 million
Estimated street or stray dogs
693k
Estimated cats and dogs in shelters
135k
5.4
Index Score
Score Scale:
Number of cats and dogs on the street or in shelters
0
10
0=High
10=Low to nil
5.9
All Pets Wanted:
Stray Populations & Responsible Breeding
4.9
All Pets Cared For:
Pet Adoption & Access To Care
5.3
All Pets Welcome:
Pet Ownership Barriers & Policies
Data Highlights
Greece Index data shows a high recognition of the benefits and positive experience of pet ownership with over 90% of pet owners agreeing they have had a positive pet ownership experience. This helps to drive the ‘All Pets Wanted’ score up in Greece.
Index data for Greece shows a high prevalence of stray populations, with 71% of the general population stating they see a stray cat at least once a day, and 45% stating they see a stray dog at least once a day. The data also shows a lower-than-average concern with removing stray cats from the streets and taking care of them. This is currently bringing the country’s ‘All Pets Wanted’ score down.
Index data for Greece shows a higher-than-average percentage of the population would consider owning a dog in future - 57% of people in Greece report considering dog ownership, compared to the global average of 52%. This is helping to drive the ‘All Pets Cared For’ score for in Greece up.
Greece Index data shows a lower general awareness of local animal shelters and rescue centers – 41% of people in Greece report knowing of a pet shelter or rescue center near them compared to the global average of 54%. This is currently bringing the country’s ‘All Pets Cared For’ score for in Greece down.
Greece Index data shows current awareness of initiatives from charities, governments and companies to help address pet homelessness. This is helping drive the country’s ‘All Pets Welcome’ score up.
Index data for Greece indicates perceived challenges with renting with a pet which are bringing the country’s ‘All Pets Welcome’ score down. In Greece nearly half (49%) of people say it is difficult to find a rental home that allows a dog.