The Zero Stray Academy announced an intensive training program for the establishment and operation of shelters with the main goal of being a stepping stone to the well-being of animals inside and outside the shelters. This program, in addition to how to properly build a shelter, is also about how we assess well-being in a shelter.

Programs:

Start: Thursday, October 31
Deadline: Thursday, November 7
Hours: Daily 16:00 – 20:00
Method: Remote

Keynote Speakers:

Dimitrios Gougoulis: Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Thessaly, Professor of the Graduate School
Members of leading organization Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Konstandelis Ioannis: Military Veterinarian, Contractor of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis
Smart Paws – Save a Stray: Animal Welfare Society, Contractors of the Municipality of Sparta
Sinou Nefeli: Veterinarian with experience in crisis management and shelters
Georgia Diamantopoulou: European Pet Policy Coordinator, FOUR PAWS / VIER PFOTEN
Nikos Meritsis: Founder of HAPPY TAILS SA
Zoi Sofia: Veterinarian, Doctor of Surgery, AUTH
Tzigouras Vassilis: Creator of Plus2feet
Avramidou Serafina: Program Manager, Animal Action, Former Councilor of the Municipality of Athens
Natasha Koumbourou: Psychologist
Stamatakou Stamatina: Director of Zero Stray Academy

Who can participate?

The program is open to everyone! You can participate regardless of your status:
Refuge staff
Self-governing or elected
Members of animal welfare associations
Individual volunteers
There is no participation limit! Participation is FREE.

How to register

To register, fill out the form at the link below by Tuesday, October 29:

Participation Form https://forms.gle/prVDGgMSoCr4zftP6

Note: We recommend that you register as soon as possible, as it will be on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have not completed our previous program for any reason, you can apply again.