This Dentist Gave Up A Successful Career To Save The Lives Of Abandoned Dogs

Lives of many people were affected by the Greece’s financial crisis. And with so many Greeks finding it hard to make ends meet, caring for the needs of their dog’s has taken a back seat. Therefore, the number of the the abandoned dogs has highly increased with the owner just leaving their dogs to take care of themselves in the wild.

But, the dogs were not safe to live there, so the man came up with a plan. And that's how "Takis Shelter" was born. With more than 33,000 metres of olive groves, the shelter is a safe place for these abandoned dogs. Here, rescued dogs find a safe haven to heal, gain their strength, run free and play.