AP reports from Athens that clinic veterinarians have so far treated around 70 animals injured in the recent Attice wildfires, some four times normal numbers during this period. At least 88 humans perished in Monday’s deadly blaze, and rescue crews are still combing the devastated area of Mati in search of dead and injured.
One problem faced by area residents who fled the advancing flames was that they couldn’t bring pets to hotels where they relocated.
Most rescued pets at the clinic have yet to be reclaimed by their owners, with only five of the dozen dogs brought in reclaimed.
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