Souda Shelter Project

About Souda Shelter in Hania, Crete

The Greek America Foundation proudly supports the Souda Shelter outside of Hania, on the island of Crete.

The shelter is currently run by Elizabeth Iliakis, a dedicated animal welfare volunteer who has built a safe place where abandoned and stray dogs are nurtured and eventually adopted out to forever homes.

Souda Shelter houses more than 85 dogs, many of which were abandoned by their owners or found in garbage bins as newborn puppies.

Elizabeth and her team of staff and volunteers run a transparent operation and implement U.S.-standard best practices in their care, treatment and rehabilitation of animals.

Part of our “adoption” is an ongoing fund for U.S. supporters to directly help the Souda Shelter by making a donation and receiving a tax deduction.