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Organisations that support ARK:

Kefalonia Animal Trust

Animal Rescue Kefalonia




'Doris' was founded on October 2011, by a team of animal loving people that live in Argostoli with the collaboration and help of the municipality of Kefalonia who provided the land for the shelter.

It was quickly embraced by all animal loving people in the island. Particularly valuable is the contibution of the british community of the island.

Doris' aim is to rescue, provide care and shelter, rehabilitate and rehome Kefalonia's stray animal population.

It tries to provide the strays with all the medical care they need and promotes a neutering program that will help birth control and public health. Moreover, 'Doris' tries to achieve the social and physical rehabilitation of the animals promoting animal adoption by individuals/families. In addition, it tries to raise public awareness and organise groups of volunteers and programs for the animal care and welfare.

The name of our shelter is 'ARK' (Animal Rescue Kefalonia).



News & Fundraising events

Adoption Success
We are happy to say that since the opening of the ARK shelter in summer 2011, 56 animals have now found loving new homes.

FRIENDS of the ARK
A Craft Market in aid of ARK will be held at Villa Lemone, Svoronata on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday during the summer months, from 11:00 - 14:00. There will be various stalls including paintings by local artists, handmade cards, faberge eggs, items made from recycled materials, quilting, ark merchandise, handmade bags, books and many other items. Come and enjoy a coffee. Suitable for all the family. For further information and directions to the Villa, please contact Madeleine on +30 6940505236.

THOMSON HOLIDAYS supports ARK
Everyone at ARK looks forward to working with THOMSON HOLIDAYS who have agreed to collaborate with us this season. Look out for our donation boxes at the airport, on the Thomson excursion coaches and at their main office in Argostoli.

KAT's BIG Bazaar in Skala
KAT's BIG Bazaar Skala raised a total of just over 1650€ yesterday and a good time was had by all! In addition, the ARK table raised in excess of 250€! A BIG thank you to EVERYONE who attended and to those who helped out, donated Raffle Prizes and baked goods or items for sale. We really do appreciate ALL your support Many thanks again The BIG Bazaar Team

ARK's fundraising Success!
On behalf of Marina and all the ARK volunteers, a heartfelt THANK YOU for everyone's overwhelming support at the shelter's first Easter coffee morning and to Sue Shields for opening up her home to us all and of course to the sun for shining on us all! Together, we all 'made an incredible difference' and raised an outstanding 800 euros which included generous donations from Peter, Madeleine, Linda and Milly. This amazing result means that as well food and water for the animals, we are now able to continue with our raising awareness campaign ready for what we hope will be a very positive season ahead. Thank you again and look forward to seeing you all on Sun in Skala at KATs BIG Bazaar

Follow us on FACEBOOK
Don't forget you can meet other members of the Doris charity and follow the latest news from the ARK shelter as well updates on other animal welfare issues at ΣΥΛΛΟΓΟΣ ΖΩΟΦΙΛΩΝ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΚΕΦΑΛΟΝΙΑΣ " ΝΤΟΡΙΣ "

'Cutting Pie' THANK YOU EVERYONE
On Sunday 29 January, The charity 'Doris' cut their New Year's pie at Enetikon in Travliata. Ark would like to thank everyone for making the evening such a memorable occasion. In particular their hosts for providing us with their premises, the band and photographers. It was great for so many like minded people to share this special evening together and to hear of all the positive work accomplished so far.

Fun at the Keramies Charity Bazaar
THANKS to all our ARK volunteers, KAT's members and animal loving supporters for making the Charity Bazaar such a success and fun too! The money raised will help towards our continued combined efforts towards the neutering scheme and the much needed food for the ARK shelter.

Thank You to FLIK
A big thank you to FLIK (Friends Living in Kefalonia) for their generous donation of 7 bags of dog food. This is greatly appreciated, particularly at this time when food supplies have been running low.