Stray Mums

Mother’s Day is a global celebration of love. Yet, while we honour the most important figures in our lives, thousands of stray animals face a reality where motherhood is a direct threat to their survival.
This year, the Special Secretariat for the Protection of Companion Animals and the Ministry of Interior of Greece are subverting the holiday’s traditional warmth. By juxtaposing festive themes with the harsh realities of abandonment, the campaign highlights the tragedy of animal overpopulation in urban areas.
The goal is to transform the holiday from a day of sentimentality into a day of advocacy. Under Greek law, municipalities are responsible for the safe spaying of stray animals, but active citizen engagement is vital to ensure these programs are prioritized. A simple phone call to your local authorities could be a profound act of compassion, offering stray mums the greatest gift of all: if not a forever home, then a safer, healthier life.