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Greece launches animal airlift to evacuate pets and owners from Mideast
Greece launches animal airlift to evacuate pets and owners from Mideast
Greece launches animal airlift to evacuate pets and owners from Mideast

Published on: 03/19/2026

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A repatriated dog stands after arriving at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, after being evacuated from Abu Dhabi amid the escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

ATHENS, Greece — This was an animal airlift. Dozens of dogs and cats arrived in Athens on Wednesday with their owners aboard a special evacuation flight for Greeks with pets who were trapped by the current war in the Middle East.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/03/greece-launches-animal-airlift-to-evacuate-pets-and-owners-from-mideast.html

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