An Overview of Greece’s Newly Established Progressive Stray Dog Management Laws

Siettou, Christie; Theodoropoulou, Eleni; Siettou, Anna Stefani

Abstract

This study provides an overview of the new Greek legislative framework and highlights its progressive nature in tackling one of the most populous stray animal populations in the world. We present the newly established law and discuss its provisions, aims, and challenges. We also examine the reception of the law by key stakeholders such as veterinary practitioners, animal welfare organisations, and the Hellenic Kennel Club. With the post-implementation review scheduled for 2026, its evaluation has yet to be conducted.

Citation

Siettou, C., Theodoropoulou, E., & Siettou, A. S. (2024). An Overview of Greece’s Newly Established Progressive Stray Dog Management Laws. Pets, 2(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/pets2010001

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 19, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Dec 29, 2024
• Publication Date: Dec 29, 2024
• Deposit Date: Mar 4, 2025
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 11, 2025
• Journal: Pets
• Print ISSN: 2813-9372
• Electronic ISSN: 2813-9372
• Publisher: MDPI
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 2
• Issue: 1
• Article Number: 1
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/pets2010001
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/43800058
• Publisher URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2813-9372/2/1/1