The Let’s be Smart cat shelter and adoption non-for-profit foundation in Athens, Greece, was founded by American living in Athens, Julie Kelley during the peak of the Greek economic crisis after noticing the numerous strays that were starving and in danger on the streets. Since, the foundation has met great milestones and has piqued the interest of global citizens and celebrities, who are all doing their part to save animals and assist in spreading the message that adopting an animal can also help fight depression while saving precious lives.

New Greek Tv caught up with Let’s be S.M.A.R. T’s new President, Thomas Arvanitidis, who brings compassion and an expanded mission, to share his input on our community’s responsibility towards homeless animals.

On the road from Athens to the port of Sounio, there is a two story peach-colored building standing alone by the side of the road, belying the fact that this not an ordinary domicile, but rather… a felicitous feline palace.