The world sees a stray. We see a ray of Bulgarian sunshine waiting to light up your home.
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Meet our dogs
Our wonderful dogs are fully prepared for their journey, adhering to all EU import requirements. Each dog is properly microchipped, spayed or neutered, and has a valid EU-standard passport with all necessary current vaccinations, including a successful rabies antibody test – ensuring a safe and legal arrival to their forever homes.
Our Mission
Due to limited resources in Bulgaria, stray dogs face illness and neglect. We provide veterinary care, socialization and training. This work transforms survivors into well-adjusted companions. Our commitment ensures every dog to thrive with their new family.
Shelter
We provide food and necessary care.
Foster Homes
Our foster homes prepare dogs for family life.
Veterinary Care
Getting the dogs healthy and ready for you.
Transprt
We handle the paperwork and organize the transport.
Adopted dogs
Dogs in our Shelter
A wonderful and rewarding journey
Adopting on of our rescued dogs is a wonderful and rewarding journey, and we are here to support you every step of the way as your new companion travels from Bulgaria to its loving home in Germany. The process involves several key steps to ensure a safe, legal, and healthy transition for your new companion.
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Get to know your dog
You will then have a video call to meet “face-to-snoot” and speak with the carer team. If available, you may visit the dog at a foster home in Germany.
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Commitment
Please sign the adoption contract upon arrival and pay the adoption fee, which covers costs like veterinary care and transport.
03.
Transport
We arrange a certified transport and provide all mandatory documents – including the EU Pet Passport with proof of rabies vaccination, microchip, and any required parasite treatment.
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Better With A Pet
Our foster carer will provide continuous support as your pet adjusts. If you have any questions or need advice, we are here for you!
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