Adopting a Cat from Hydra

If you’ve fallen in love with a cat or kitten on Hydra and wish to give them a forever home, here’s how we can support you:

  • Connect you with our trusted vet in Athens

  • Provide the contact details of a reliable taxi driver who can take you to the vet and/or the airport

  • Let you know where to buy a cat carrier :  You can find one at local pet shops

  • Provide a temporary health book for your cat for the ferry trip from Hydra to Piraeus

What a Cat Needs in Order to Travel

  1. Microchip Identification — The cat must be microchipped and registered under the adopter’s name.

  2. EU Pet Passport — Issued by a licensed vet and includes the microchip number and vaccination records.

  3. Rabies Vaccination — Must be administered at least 21 days before travel.

  4. Health Certificate — Usually issued a few days before departure by an authorized veterinarian.

  5. Internal and External Deworming — Treatments must be up-to-date and recorded in the passport.

  6. Import Requirements of the Destination Country — Some countries (e.g., the UK, Norway, Switzerland) have specific additional regulations.

  7. Approved Travel Carrier — For air travel, you must also confirm with the airline that they accept pets.

Important Notes

  • We are unable to escort cats to Athens or to another country.

  • We cannot cover any travel expenses for the cat. In some cases, we can cover vet’s expenses or part of them.

  • As there is the possibility that the cat is privately owned (not a stray), please send a photo and the exact location. Many privately owned cats on Hydra roam freely and may be mistaken for strays.
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