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Greek island offers free accommodation to those who want to care for cats

SOL1 September 2026 at 14:50

The Greek island of Syros is offering free accommodation to anyone who wants to spend at least one month on the island with the mission of helping to care for the cats that live there. The proposal allows volunteers to be surrounded by cats and with the Aegean Sea at their doorstep, at no accommodation cost.

Syros is one of the Greek islands where cats are an integral part of the daily life of the community. The initiative arose to combine a Mediterranean island life experience with a charitable cause dedicated to animal welfare.

Those interested must commit to staying for at least one month on the island to benefit from the free accommodation. This condition aims to ensure that volunteers dedicate enough time to establish a relationship with the animals and contribute significantly to their care.

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