“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Takis Shelter has grown far beyond its humble beginnings.
With over 800 animals in our care, Takis can no longer do this alone.
Today, the shelter operates with a dedicated team of ten full time staff and incredible volunteers.
Two staff members live inside the shelter itself.
There is space for two or three people to stay on site and work side by side with Takis day and night to care for the animals.
The work is shared across different areas: shelter maintenance, daily animal care, logistics such as transport and vet visits, and all the administration and office tasks that keep the shelter running.
We are also deeply supported by our long term volunteers and by a generous international team who help us share our story with the world.
The long standing team
Andreas
Andreas has been with the shelter since the early days and supports everything from maintenance to practical animal care, providing the physical strength for building fences and handling the heavy work.
Despina
Thanks to Despina the shelter stays spotless clean and she does much more than cleaning as she also cares for the animals and supports whatever is needed every day.
Yiorgos
Alongside Takis, Yiorgos is the heart of the shelter, having been there from the beginning as Takis brother and helping with maintenance, feeding the animals, and keeping the whole shelter running.
And here are a few of our team at the shelter
Takis and Tolo
Lisa
Vesna
Val
Tina