NGO and dog neutering organisation, reducing abandoned puppies. We also rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome. Dryanovo, Bulgaria. Originally from Yorkshire, UK.
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Last Saturday, as Anthony was driving through Bulgaria on the final stretch of his journey home from the UK, he found himself caught up in a heavy storm. As lightning flashed in the sky and torrents of rain thundered down upon Frankie the Furever bus, Anthony happened to cast a
Handsome Hamish has been surrendered to our shelter. He's a sweet and gentle boy who doesn't understand what's happened to him or why he's here, so please send lots of love and positive vibes his way. Hamish is around seven years old, small to medium in size, and very much in
We are heartbroken to announce that Hope, our beautiful Sanctuary Dog, has passed away. 💔
Hope had lived at our shelter for over four years after being rescued from the most horrific circumstances. We found her locked in a dark basement, starving to death, surrounded by dead
Introducing Womble.
Womble was abandoned in someone’s garden. The kind person took her straight to the vets as she was clearly unwell.
Thanks to our supporters we can help dogs in need like Womble.
Introducing the ‘Fox’ puppies! Our shelter is at capacity but we couldn’t leave these six abandoned souls to fend for themselves. They were in such a sad and sorry state; they wouldn’t have survived for long on the streets.
#dogrescue
#adoptdontshop
#streetpuppy
Last week, we neutered this beautiful eighteen-month-old female
#dog
from outside of our area. She'd been abandoned in a village and, although we were unable to bring her to our shelter, the least we could do was prevent her from having unwanted puppies. Sadly, we soon realised
Tasha was dumped at a dirty, rubbish-strewn bus shelter. She's had a much-needed bath (she was quite stinky, to be honest) and been given a lovely collar. As soon as she’s gained weight and received her vaccinations, this gorgeous
#puppy
will be looking for her
#FureverHome
!
Our dogs walk single-file along certain sections of our pack walk route and, when it has snowed, they manage to carve out their own deep path! They follow the lead of our shelter staff and, when their human pals stop walking, the dogs stop and wait, too. They’re a clever bunch!
Before we send our Street Hearts to their furever homes, we ensure that they know a few basic commands. Ten minutes before this photograph was taken, these
#puppies
were rambunctious and giddy. Ten minutes later, they’re calm, focused, sitting nicely, and taking treats politely!
Moose was abandoned by his previous owner, but thanks to a kind-hearted local lady, he found refuge and love during tough times. Sadly, the sweet lady can't keep him due to her age and mobility issues, so we've stepped in to help!
Moose may be small in size, but he's mighty in
Sadly, through no fault of her own, Eliza is looking for a new furever home after being surrendered by her family. She's currently in foster care in the Derbyshire area with our UK-based team member, Laura.
Eliza is a little
#puppy
in a big, fluffy body! She's a sweet and funny
Three days ago, Kevin was abandoned in our village. He was scared and lost, and we struggled to catch him. Dumping a dog outside of our shelter causes chaos, not only with our neighbours, but also our own
#dogs
. The selfishness of the individual who abandoned Kevin is the reason
Do you remember Rocco who we found abandoned in the grounds of a local school? Well, look at him now! He has the most adorable smile! Isn't it amazing what just eighteen days of love and care can do?
Thanks to each and every one of you who continues to support us, whether it's
The final (and best) day of our adoption transport trip! It’s time for our Street Hearts to meet their pawrents for the first time!
#dogrescue
#adoptdontshop
It's
#FureverHomeFriday
! Hamish was surrendered into our care earlier this year after his owners decided to relocate. The poor boy didn't understand what had happened nor why he was at the shelter, but thankfully, he didn't have to wait long until he was snapped up by two loving
We'd like to thank every single person who shared Fred's story and enquired about his wellbeing! Unfortunately, we've yet to find his perfect family but, thankfully, he doesn't have to return to Bulgaria. Our partners at
@Dogs4Rescue
in Manchester have kindly stepped in and
Meet Gabriel ❤️
Abandoned and left to die in the middle of nowhere. He is a true gentleman, so loyal and loving. Later we will be posting a reel on our other social media channels and hoping he will find his forever home. Stay tuned!
#AdoptDontShop
#rescuedog
#adoptme
Bath time for Womble! As you can see from this video, she’s not particularly impressed! However, we hope it shows just how well she’s healing, and how her fur is growing back! This has all been made possible because of you, our brilliant supporters.
#puppy
#puppylove
Say a big hello to Tamara 🥰
A beautiful girl who was abandoned in a lay-by. Under her fluffy hair is a skeletal body, she has been struggling for some time.
This week she was neutered, vaccinated and tested for blood borne diseases. She is positive for anaplasmosis so has
We’re quite surprised that Chewie hasn’t received a single adoption application yet. Who could possibly resist this gorgeous little guy?
We can sum up Chewie in just three words: laid back, affectionate, and loyal! Despite his rough past, he's trusting, gentle, and kind, showing
Murphy, previously known as Gabriel, was abandoned by the roadside in the middle of nowhere, left only with a small piece of carpet for comfort. Thankfully, his luck changed for the better when he was spotted and rescued by our team. Murphy now lives happily in Staffordshire with
Mika has finally found his voice (and made us laugh in the process!) Our founders, Emma and Anthony, have known Mika for over seven years and never heard a peep from him. Similarly, his loving adopters, Kirsten and Dan, said that "He doesn't bark at anything, ever!" Well, it
Meet Clover and Thyme, two of the five
#puppies
who were brought to our shelter on Saturday by their Bulgarian rescuer, Alexander! Aren't they the most beautiful souls? We affectionately refer to them as 'The Twins' because, as you can see, they're practically identical!
We have a new member of the Street Hearts BG family – Norman! His official full title is Mr Norman Jones, as he reminds us so much of our previous resident, Nora Jones, who found her furever home in London earlier this year.
Poor Norman was dumped all on his own, but thanks to
Firstly, a heartfelt "Thank you!" to everyone who contributed towards the care of April, our rescue Cocker Spaniel. Despite our hopes to bring you good news, today's update on April's progress is a solemn reminder of the brutal reality of puppy farms.
April struggles to accept
Womble is UNSTOPPABLE! Thanks to all of our brilliant supporters who donated towards Womble’s care. From a very poorly puppy to a small but mighty powerhouse; this transformation has only been made possible because of you!
#puppy
#puppylove
Sometimes life takes unexpected turns, and for our beloved Tamara, it led to a change of plans on her journey to her furever home. Originally set to travel all of the way to Derbyshire, UK this month, Tamara faced a challenging health obstacle – a heart problem that called for
After three weeks of being an extremely poorly girl, little Bracken (one of Beauty's pups) is fighting fit! She was on a drip and residing with our vet for quite some time, and we honestly thought that we were going to lose her. Thankfully, she's a tough little thing and she's
"Have I done somethin' wrong? Why doesn't anyone wanna adopt me?"
Poor Fred. Won't somebody take a chance on him? He's already in England and has been searching for his
#FureverHome
since December 2022. We've absolutely no idea why he keeps being overlooked for adoption. After
A big shout out to Mike, a local dog lover with a heart of gold! He recently visited our shelter and brought along a wonderfully generous donation of
#puppy
food and treats for our furry pals. These are the kind of luxury goodies that we can only dream of providing for our Street
"Back in August 2023, my husband and I lost our 17-year-old terrier, Megan, to old age. It was a tough time because we'd had Megan since she was a puppy, and my husband was also struggling badly with Parkinson's and dementia. A friend (who had already adopted a dog from Street
Mac (previously known as Blue) was adopted in March 2023 but, sadly, he was quickly surrendered back into our care due to a relationship breakdown. Our partners at
@Dogs4Rescue
promptly stepped in to offer rescue backup and found a suitable potential adopter for Mac in record
Have you ever heard of Black Dog Syndrome? It's a phenomenon where black dogs are passed over for adoption in favour of lighter-coloured animals. That being said, we'd find it hard to believe that anyone would overlook our smiley boy, Sid. Who could resist that happy face? He's
We'd like to start the week with some good news – Tamara has been reserved for adoption! In September, she'll embark on an exciting adventure to meet her new pawrents, who are eagerly waiting to open their hearts and home to this special girl. And that's not all; she'll also be
Caramel is an incredibly sensitive soul. Over the past year, team members and volunteers alike have worked hard with this sweet girl, encouraging her to relax and come out of her shell. However, she remains very timid and doesn't cope with even the slightest of changes. Due to
We're over the moon to share the most heart-warming update with you all! After patiently waiting for almost a year, gorgeous Oscar has finally found his furever home! At the end of this month, Oscar will bid farewell to the shelter and embark on the journey to his Happy Furever
We'd like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our friends and partners,
@Dogs4Rescue
, who recently stepped up to help one of our Street Hearts, Duke.
Sadly, through no fault of his own, Duke was surrendered back into our care. The team at Dogs 4 Rescue kindly took him in,
Our dear Juniper, once on the edge of starvation, is now a picture of hope and healing! Her loving and gentle soul shines bright as she regains her strength and weight. We hope to find her a wonderful furever home before the winter months arrive. Stay tuned for more on her
Meet Nigel! This poor lad was abandoned in Dryanovo last week. Being a Barak, a Bulgarian hunting hound, he was likely left behind at the end of hunting season, a sadly common occurrence. Luckily, Emma and Teddy found him, and Nigel couldn't contain his joy about being rescued!
Meet our newest Street Heart, Pippa! She's a lovely and friendly girl! Pippa was rescued by our team member, Pauline (pictured below), who found her wandering the streets of Dryanovo.
Despite the fact that our shelter licence limit is for a maximum of 70 dogs, we currently have
It's only taken a few days of desensitisation (and liver paste!) but, thanks to the hard work of our team, Ted is now happy to be approached and picked up! We’re so proud of this sweet little
#puppy
. He’s done amazingly well in such a short space of time.
Thyme is still searching for her furever home. Sadly, she wasn't snapped up for adoption in time for the final Furever Bus trip of 2023, so she'll be spending the winter months with us. It's an extra bittersweet tale, as her brother, Clove, has already found a spot in someone's
Lara's story breaks our hearts. Abandoned at a bus stop, she waited patiently for weeks, hoping that her owner would return. Sadly, they never did.
Thankfully, Lara eventually found her way to Street Hearts BG. Although she won't be rehomed due to her shy nature and preference
Rocco update 🥰
When he arrived with us 10 days ago he was literally on deaths door, infested with ticks and severely anaemic from Lymes disease, he would not have survived much longer. . He is still skin and bone from neglect but good food and antibiotics are doing the trick
Do you remember beautiful Ivy from our 'Christmas pups' litter? She was adopted earlier this year but, sadly, due to a change in her human's work circumstances, she's now searching for a new home. Can you help Ivy to find her second chance?
If we had to describe Ivy in three
A lovely person donated money towards paddling pools for our shelter
#dogs
, which our volunteers, Sharon and Richard, have brought across from Scotland to Bulgaria. Our smallest Street Hearts love having a splash around! It's a brilliant way to build their confidence and identify
Meet Regina! This tired, elderly hunting dog has endured more than her fair share, used for breeding and then heartlessly discarded. Her story doesn't end there, though – in fact, it's just beginning! Regina has officially become our newest Street Hearts BG sanctuary dog, finding
Sara has returned to the shelter after being in a foster placement for the past two months. This poor girl hasn't had the kindest or easiest life, living on the streets whilst caring for her puppies. She's a beautiful, gentle, and affectionate
#dog
, but she's unsure of noise and
Bonnie is often absent from our social media posts, mainly because she's a good girl who keeps to herself! However, as our following continues to grow each day, we thought we'd introduce our new supporters to this scruffy lady!
Bonnie is a former abandoned and unwanted
#dog
who
After nearly a year of patiently waiting, we're thrilled to share that Roger has been reserved for adoption! Next month, he'll embark on a journey to Oxfordshire, UK to meet his furever family! We're going to miss Roger's playful antics and presence here at the shelter. He truly
Reposted from our partners and friends at
@Dogs4Rescue
in Manchester:
Karly came to us on the happy bus from Street Hearts BG back in March, along with her siblings. We're absolutely over the moon to announce that she has now been officially adopted, as have the rest of her
It's a happy ending for Fritzi! After being rescued from the streets and arriving at our shelter, she caught the eye of our volunteers, Julian and Justina, and it was love at first sight! Here's what the couple had to say about their new Street Heart:
"Fritzi is doing really
Dancer heard on the grapevine that she's not being chosen because of the way she looks 💔. She picked out her favourite hat in the that hope someone will notice her.
This little girl is sassy, confident, outgoing, cuddly, and so much more, but unfortunately, she hasn't received
This is April. We are so desperate to end the suffering of dogs just like her.
It's clear that she has been used for endless breeding and her body is now giving up on her. She is severely malnourished, and when Lucy rescued her just a few days ago, she was extremely dehydrated,
Earlier this week, our Shelter Manager, Teddy, sat down with Tetley to share a very special story:
"Once upon a time, there was a little puppy" Teddy began. "She found herself without a home, left behind by those who couldn't see the beauty in her soul. While her brothers and
As many of you know, Prancer was due to travel to her furever home at the beginning of next month. Sadly, and through no fault of her own, her adoption has been cancelled.
Without finding a new family ready to welcome her, Prancer will have to stay behind, missing her chance to
Have you ever wondered what takes place when we transport our dogs to their furever homes? Join our Shelter Manager, Lauren, as she documents her journey from Bulgaria to England with a precious cargo of twenty dogs (and Anthony, of course!) 😉
#dogrescue
#adopt
#puppylove
We're facing a critical situation here at Street Hearts BG. Adoption applications have hit an all-time low, and we're in the midst of an adoption crisis. Our shelter simply cannot accommodate an infinite number of dogs.
By choosing to adopt instead of shop, you're not only
Our wonderful team member, Pauline, is the resident 'Auntie' to every single dog at Street Hearts BG! She's the very best sort of Auntie, too – you know the kind – the one who spoils and fusses like no other! From the tiniest puppies to the gentlest of giants, Pauline ensures
Sadly, after a short battle with cancer, Jana has passed over the rainbow bridge.
Jana came into our lives three years ago after being abandoned in the middle of nowhere. Since then, she found her furever home in a shared foster placement between two wonderful couples here in
Harry, one of our beloved Sanctuary Dogs, isn't just aging gracefully, but stylishly, too! Once all black, he now sports a fabulous white pattern on his face that just looks AWESOME! Who knew that aging could be so fashionable?
We all adore Harry. He really is the sweetest old
"We lost our beautiful cockapoo, Teddy, in January 2023, and I honestly didn't think I could ever love another dog in quite the same way. I knew I wanted another dog and that, this time, it had to be a rescue. I set about registering with lots of shelters in the South East (I
Do you remember, back in December, when we shared Mabel's health journey with you? We made the decision to welcome her as a permanent resident Sanctuary Dog due to her struggles with pancreatitis and a heart condition. Well, we have some fantastic news to share - Mabel is
A round of applause for our golden girl, Sunny! We're thrilled to announce that she has secured a spot on the first Furever Bus adoption trip of 2024! Her next adventure? A move to Kent, UK, where she'll be showered with love by her wonderful new pawrents! What a fantastic way to
An update on Angel! Sadly, a week ago, her milk ran dry; the sad reality of being abandoned and then having eight puppies when she was so thin. In a tough but necessary move, we decided to separate Angel from six of her pups in order to give her the peace to relax and regain some
It's official! Our resident superstar, Womble the Wonderdog, is available for adoption!
Womble was found in the Apriltsi neighbourhood of Dryanovo where she had been dumped in a garden. Thankfully, a kind person took her straight to the vets, as she was clearly unwell. Poor
Do you think Grady can sense that his life is about to change for the better? This morning, along with nineteen other lucky Street Hearts, he's leaving the shelter and travelling to meet his new furever family in the UK!
"Happy travels!" to Anthony, Lauren, and their extra
After successfully managing Mabel's pancreatitis and improving her health, we recently added her back to the 'Adoptions' page of our website with the hope that, in due time, we could find her a furever family. However, recent veterinary checks brought unexpected news – Mabel has
An unlikely friendship has blossomed between Angel and Sarah Jessica Barker! These two can often be found enjoying a lively game of 'bitey face' before showering each other with kisses! Afterwards, they'll curl up together in a doughnut bed, sharing warmth and comfort. Aren't
Little Blackie's fur is showing more hints of grey with each passing month! Growing older alongside your dog is indeed an honour, and we treasure every moment spent with our precious girl.
Nearly seven years ago, Little Blackie joined our Street Hearts BG family after being
Help us to spread the birthday cheer as we celebrate our beloved Sanctuary Dog, Caramel! This beautiful soul is two years old today!
A big shoutout to all of our incredible supporters who make it possible for
#dogs
like Caramel to find their furever home right here at the Street
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve received a Project Development Continuation Grant from
@Battersea_
! This will enable us to develop our education program, neuter more dogs, and improve animal welfare standards throughout Dryanovo, Tryavna, and beyond! Thank you, Battersea!
We want to express our heartfelt thanks to the incredible team at Supervet Veterinary Clinic in Budapest!
Earlier this week, whilst travelling home after our recent adoption transport trip, Anthony encountered a distressing scene on the motorway in Hungary. Amidst a chaotic
Say "Hello!" to Kiki, the newest member of our shelter! Isn't she adorable? Just look at that smile!
Our volunteer, Dan, stumbled upon Kiki last week whilst treating himself to a kebab in Dryanovo. The poor little girl was covered in fleas and ticks when Dan found her, but she's
Today marks a special event in the life of our sanctuary dog, Big Blackie – it's her thirteenth(ish) birthday!
Around eight years ago, amidst our efforts to neuter dogs in Dryanovo, Big Blackie made an unexpected appearance. She strolled up to us as if fate had guided her into
Handsome little Buddy was adopted earlier this year but, sadly, he was soon surrendered back into our care. Thankfully, our partners at
@Dogs4Rescue
stepped in to offer rescue backup for Buddy, and they quickly found him an amazing
#FureverHome
! Buddy now lives with his pawrents,
SAD STORY: Another mum and pups in desperate circumstances.
Nigella was skeletal and had very little milk. Her puppies wouldn't have survived much longer.
Our team are working around the clock to neuter as many dogs as possible, and to educate the communities on responsible dog
We're utterly humbled and filled with gratitude. "Thank you!" to every single person who rallied to help us cover our 13,000 leva vet bill! The past twenty-four hours have been a rollercoaster of stress, but thanks to you, our amazing supporters, we can now breathe a sigh of
Behold the mighty Mr Mushroom! This adorable chunk of fluff appeared to be on the brink of death when we found him on Tuesday. However, a hearty meal worked wonders, and he has bounced back with a vengeance!
Picture this! In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Emma and Anthony
Nine-year-old Molly is one of our permanent resident Sanctuary Dogs. Despite being a total cuddle muffin, she doesn't always get the focus that she truly deserves, as we're often extremely busy training the dogs who we're able to rehome. Thankfully, that's where our amazing
We are so proud of our beautiful little Immy! After a rather horrible start in life, being dumped in the 'Pit of Doom' along with Mr Mushroom, she was quite a shy puppy (and who could blame her?) Our team have put a great deal of work into boosting Immy's confidence, including
Please give a big, warm welcome to Minnie from Yantra! She's arrived at Street Hearts BG today after her owner sadly passed away. A few of Minnie's relatives have previously resided at our shelter and have since found amazing furever homes, so we're hopeful that this gorgeous
Earlier this week, we were approached by an individual seeking to relinquish care of two Bulgarian Shepherd dogs. Due to our concerns about shelter space and rehoming such large breeds, we advised them to explore other options, such as rehoming the dogs locally themselves.
"Did someone say I've got a home to go to in May? That's awesome!" - Raya.
Lucky little Raya will be leaving the shelter next month, along with five other Street Hearts (Comet, Cupid, Immy, Mr Mushroom, and Prancer), to travel to their new homes in the UK. We wonder who else
"What did you say, hooman? You've found me a furever home?!"
That's right, Goldie! After having the worst Christmas ever, being abandoned in Dryanovo by her former owners, Goldie's luck has now changed for the better. We're delighted to tell you that she's been reserved for
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the cuteness overload that is Ronnie from The Rolling Stones litter?! Those puppy-dog eyes are making it nearly impossible to focus on anything else! Who could possibly blame us for struggling to get work done with this little charmer
In order to help prepare them for their furever homes, volunteers at our shelter are often asked to foster a
#puppy
or two! One of our recent volunteers (and ‘mum’ to two Street Hearts), Sandy, made this short video to showcase what being a foster pawrent at Street Hearts BG
Ted is ready to find his furever family!
This affectionate, cuddly, and playful
#puppy
will steal your heart with his cheeky antics! It might take a little time for him to trust his future adopters, but once that bond is formed, he'll be your loyal best buddy for life!
Ted
Meet Izzy! She's a local fourteen-year-old who attended two of our education days and wanted to
#volunteer
at the shelter. Izzy's an absolute superstar and we hope that, once school has finished for the summer, she will return to help out once again!
Do you remember Athena? She's the amazing mother who we rescued from underneath a bridge in November 2022, along with her rather large brood of ten adorable puppies. Well, we have some news about her, and we could really use your help.
Athena's back in our care and looking for
Do you remember our brave boy, Atlas? He was found with a rope embedded in his neck.
We're happy to report that the swelling on Atlas's face is finally going down! His neck wound is taking time to heal due to the severity of the injury, but Atlas is on the road to recovery.
Who's this smiley little lady? It's our new girl, Raya!
Eighteen-month-old Raya was found abandoned, enduring a tough situation on the streets for a couple of weeks. She was in season and being harassed by a large male dog, but fear not - we're stepping in to make sure both are
Meet Kate, one of our newest Street Hearts!
Kate was briefly taken in by a lovely Bulgarian lady who kept her safe until we could bring her into our care. Our vet has confirmed that Kate has had multiple litters, and we believe she may have been a puppy farm dog, much like our
On this
#FureverHomeFriday
, we'd like to share a little pupdate from adorable Minnie!
Minnie entered our care in the summer of 2023 following the passing of her owner. In November 2023, she found her furever home with Sharon and Keith, and now enjoys life in Cumbria, UK. It
Do you remember our 'Beer Puppies'? Stella and Guinness found their furever homes in the UK and are now living the happiest lives! However, their siblings, Miguel and Tetley, are still patiently waiting for their human families to come along. These pups have personalities as big
Our founder, Emma, couldn't have said it better – little Charlie is "a dreamboat!" Simply put, he's a truly lovely gentleman; happy, friendly, extremely clever, and just a delight to be around. Whether it's playtime or cuddle time, Charlie knows how to make every moment special.
Nacho is a heart-stealer! In just a week of being listed on our 'Adoptions' page, this lovable guy had already found his furever family! After all, who could resist those beautiful eyes and that charming face? Certainly not his new humans! Nacho will be leaving us at the end of
"Having moved into our first house last year, we quickly realised how strange it felt not having a dog following us around everywhere! We saw Mavis (previously called Magic) on the Street Hearts website and were instantly smitten. It has now been three months since she came home