Rhodes, Greece

Giving a second life to the souls of the street.

We rescue street cats in the worst condition, give them urgent veterinary care, and help them travel to loving homes.

Rescued cats resting together in a carrier

Every rescue matters

From frightened and fragile to safe and loved.

Many arrive in critical condition. We answer with medicine, patience, and the care they have always deserved.

A rescued newborn kitten being carefully fedA rescued cat receiving veterinary care
Rescue. Heal. Home.

Care begins the moment we find them.

From emergency feeding and veterinary exams to vaccines, passports and safe travel, our volunteers stay beside every cat through the whole journey.

Humane population care

Trap · Neuter · Return

A compassionate, effective way to protect Rhodes' community cats and prevent generations of suffering.

01.

Why it matters

When cats are left unsterilized, colonies can grow quickly. Rescue alone cannot stop the cycle. TNR reduces new litters humanely while allowing healthy, unsocialized cats to remain in the territory they know.

Prevention is part of rescue.

Every sterilization prevents future kittens from being born into hunger, illness, and danger.

02.

The TNR cycle

  1. 1

    Trap

    Community cats are carefully captured using humane traps and monitored throughout.

  2. 2

    Neuter

    A veterinarian sterilizes, vaccinates, checks, and treats each cat while they are safely anesthetized.

  3. 3

    Return

    After recovery, healthy feral cats return to their familiar colony with ongoing food and fresh water.

Stray cat

A lost or abandoned cat who has lived with people and may be comfortable with human care.

Feral cat

An unsocialized community cat who is fearful of close human contact and lives outdoors.

The ear-tip mark

A small, flat tip on the left ear is the internationally recognized sign that a community cat has been sterilized. It prevents unnecessary trapping and repeat surgery.

Rescued · Treated · Recovering

Meet the fighters.

They arrived injured, frightened, and exhausted—but they did not give up. With urgent veterinary treatment, safe shelter, nourishment, and patient care, these brave cats are healing one day at a time.

Rescued cat recovering safely after urgent veterinary surgery

Courage in recovery

Still here. Still fighting.

Tiny rescued kitten receiving treatment for a serious eye injuryRescued black cat recovering with a protective neck bandage
Rescued cat resting safely during post-operative recoveryRescued white cat receiving careful veterinary treatmentRescued tortoiseshell cat alert and recovering under careRescued ginger cat responding to gentle care during recoveryTiny rescued ginger kitten safe in veterinary care

Recovery takes more than medicine.

It takes dressings, follow-up visits, nutritious food, clean bedding, and someone watching over them every day. Your support helps us keep saying yes when the next fighter arrives.

Support their recovery
Waiting for someone

Ready for a new life

How adoption works

Their ticket to forever

  1. 1

    Choose with your heart

    Talk with us about the cat who may be right for your home.

  2. 2

    Prepare for travel

    Adopters cover the required vaccines and travel ticket for their cat.

  3. 3

    Welcome them home

    We help coordinate the paperwork and a safe journey from Rhodes.

Start an adoption conversation
Adopters meeting rescued cats at Rhodes airport
Safe at home

They made it home.
Safe, loved, and happy.

These are the moments every rescue is working toward: the first gentle touch, the first peaceful sleep, and the joy of knowing they finally belong.

Rescued tabby cat relaxing peacefully in its new home

At last, completely at ease.

Happy rescued kitten playing in its forever home
Rescued white cat sleeping safely and comfortably
Rescued calico cat settling into a safe home
Curious rescued cat looking out from a cozy bed
Adopted cat enjoying a loving welcome from its owner

The beginning of a lifelong friendship.

Every happy ending began with someone choosing to help.

Help write the next story
Rescued cats leaving the airport with their new families

Open your home

One journey can change two lives.

Interested in adopting, sponsoring care, or helping a cat fly home? Get in touch with Global Cat Foundation in Rhodes.

Contact the foundation