We always have young cats and kittens that are looking for a good home. All our cats are vaccinated, parasite treated, sterilized if old enough and microchipped.
Cats available for adoption
You can see details of cats needing good homes at our Adoptions Listing.
Alternatively keep an eye on our Facebook page and Instagram account, for the latest adoption updates (and some very special cats needing a home). If you can’t find a suitable cat for your circumstance then why not email us with your requirements and we will do our best to match you with the perfect Syros Cat.
Adopting a Syros Cat: Your Essential Guide
Bringing a rescue cat from the island of Syros into your home is a rewarding journey. Because our cats are “works in progress” transitioning from street life to domestic life, we have a specific process to ensure they—and you—are ready for the move.
Adopt a Syros cat
The Adoption Process
To ensure our cats go to the best possible homes, every adoption follows these steps:
- Questionnaire. Fill out a detailed form regarding your home and lifestyle.
- Home Visit. We may arrange a virtual or physical check of your living space.
- Preparation. We ensure the cat is litter-trained, socialised, and medically cleared.
- Travel. We coordinate the logistics to get your new companion to you.
Costs & Donations
Your donation covers essential veterinary preparation, vaccinations, microchip, and a pet passport and ensures that your cat is ‘travel ready’.
- €300 – Standard European Adoption: Covers the veterinary costs plus the assistance of a travel escort to help get the cat to your region.
- €150 – Self-Collection: Covers the veterinary costs. This is a reduced rate if you personally travel to Syros (via flight or ferry) to collect your cat yourself.
Note on Timing. International transport depends entirely on the availability of volunteers or other cats travelling to the same country. This may result in a longer wait time to get your cat home.
Travel Logistics (EU Residents)
For those living within the European Union.
- Age. Cats must be at least 4 months old to travel internationally.
- Airlines. Major carriers like Lufthansa and Aegean allow pets under 8kg in the cabin. (Note: EasyJet and Ryanair do not allow pets).
- The Hand-over. We prepare all legal paperwork and may be able to meet you in Athens for the hand-over.
Leaving Syros by ferry for a new home
Important: Information for UK Residents
Adopting a cat to the UK is currently exceptionally difficult and expensive due to strict regulations. We generally discourage direct adoption to the UK unless you have significant resources and time.
- No Cabin Travel. Animals can only enter the UK as cargo (not in the cabin). This creates extra trauma for the cat, is very expensive and is limited to specific carriers and airports.
- Land/Sea. Entry by boat is usually only possible via car.
- Paperwork. Complex customs documentation is required at both the Greek and UK borders.
You can read the official UK government guidelines on bringing pets into the United Kingdom at the .gov.uk website (by clicking here).
Can’t find the right match?
If the international logistics feel too daunting, or you don’t see the right cat today.
- Follow us on Social Media. The best place for daily updates and “special case” cats.
- Email us (or fill out the form below). Tell us your specific requirements, and we will do our best to find your perfect Syros match (note: this service is not available to all countries).
