Team Paws Bulgaria

25/12/2024

Sorry a bit late with this post, this year we've been hugely behind with literally everything!

But anyway, Merry Christmas to all our followers, supporters, adopters and doggie sponsors, you've all made a huge difference to a large number of dogs (and more than a few cats) lives.

Jules and I hope you've all had an amazing day and that you have an equally amazing New Year. Our doggos didn't even get there usual Christmas dinner today, so they are all having it tomorrow, but for some of the smaller members like little Figgy, it all became to much by teatime anyhow...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Simon & Jules
Team Paws Bulgaria

19/12/2024

Yesterday Elsie passed over the rainbow bridge😢.
Elsie was a lovely little dog who we rescued from Pavlikeni shelter when they first opened.

Elsie when we got her had had a few small cancer lumps removed, and over the last 36 months she has had 2 more removals of lumps but recently they had returned with aggression and the vet said it would be too much for her and also her age a factor , so we made her as comfortable as we could although she was still quite active but when she didnt eat her breakfast we knew it would soon be her time😢
Elsie will always hold a special place in my heart always one of the first to greet me on my return if I had been out .
Run free over the rainbow bridge Els bells ❤

Jules x

08/12/2024

Jules and I were only saying last week, how this would be our first Christmas, in just over 6 years, that we wouldn't have loads of puppies at Christmas....

Us and our big mouths🙈

Fortunately, this little lady is unaccompanied by siblings. She was pushed under the front gate of a friend of a friend, she was, we think, only just old enough to be away from her mum really, no more than 5 or 6 weeks, but she seems to be doing ok currently🙂

Given the time of year and her markings, which are various browns and an almost light apricot colour underneath, we've called her Figgy as she's rapidly becoming a little puddin'😂

Because she's still so young, she's currently camping out in our bedroom, so that we can feed her puppy milk on demand through the night. Hopefully this phase won't continue for too long though 🫣

19/11/2024

NOW FULL THANK YOU

Last fundraiser of 2024, Thank you everyone who taken part in all the fundraisers through the year.
This is for the dogs christmas dinner we do each year❤

Dog hamper goodies & car dog bed, fits on front or back seat securely kindly donated by Jackie Ford
Plus it wouldnt be christmas without a tub of celebrations☺

5 lev a name
Paypal [email protected], in person or uk bank account
Can be delivered local or VT, can be sent via econt at winners cost.

01/11/2024

14/10/2024

This is the handsome Leo he is 8 months old.
He is super friendly loves people and to play and ok with other dogs but food times he can be a little food orientated but knows the "no" word and goes back to his own bowl.
He currently measures 57cm shoulder to floor
Leo is currently booked for castration this week.
This lovely boy deserves a loving home as they all do, he would ideally be suited to people who love the outdoors ,he would also love a big garden to ramble round,hei s a dog that needs regular daily exercise .
He is fully vaccinated, microchipped and has EU passport and is able to travel to the uk now or find a loving home in Bulgaria.

Please message if you would like to adopted the handsome leo
Home check and travel fee apply.

14/10/2024

Sorry for the delay, but what a weekend ,think my feet are just recovering.
Thank you to everyone who came to the auction on Saturday and to all the people placed bids beforehand and on the day , luckily the weather was kind to us.

Thank you Rosa for letting us hold the event there , and we are now planning next years auction already x

All the people who placed bids beforehand and have won the item,I have now messaged.
The auction day raised 1897 leva which will continue to help with the feeding and upkeep of the 32 mix of dogs and puppies in our care and help with any neutering costs . We have a total of 37 in total with our own dogs and are always full, its been a one out one in for nearly a year , many rescues will agree it is really hard to rehome at the moment, we are lucky to have 2 puppies going at the end of the month.
So please if you would share any of the pups I will putting on over the next I would be grateful.

Thank you everyone who gave up their time to help on the day or helped on way or another , I really appreciated it.
To Harry Harris for donating fabulous prizes and doing the bbq and sally for helping
To Caroline Smedley for making the dog cake
Martin Walsh for lending the microphone so I didnt have to shout
And to Jacquie , Russ & Karen Spencer-Blackmore , Dave Brunger Simon Hutchinson Aileen Burge Russ Burge Felicity Janet Gilks .

Also thank you to everyone who came to the carboot at Hotnitsa yesterday and people who dropped of donations thank you.

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12/10/2024

A massive thank you to everyone who had a go on the hamper and on the fabulous cake
The winners were Tracy Selby for the hamper and Vee for the cake
Well done x

12/10/2024

Massive thank you to Caroline Smedley Just Cakes - Home Baking for kindly doing this cake for our Auction day, its absolutely stunning , thank you❤
Thr 6-inch cake comprising three layers of carrot carrot cake filled with vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream and covered with white chocolate ganache. 5-inch decorated cake dummy on top.
5 leva a name
Good luck

11/10/2024

Look forward to seeing you there❤

10/10/2024

AS THESE HAVE PROVED SO POPULAR AND HAVE ALL GONE ,I AM TAKING ORDERS, ECONT WILL BE AVAILABLE
IF ANYONE WHO HAS ASKED ME TO KEEP TILL SATURDAY AND I SEE YOU REGULARLY AND ARE ABLE TILL WAIT THE NEXT LOT IS READY I WOULD APPRECIATE IT.
Doggie xmas treat boxes all done for the Auction saturday
Perfect gift 5 lev each

02/10/2024

Calendars and diaries will be sent out next week for those who wish them to be econted.
If you would still like to order message me🙂

26/09/2024

Here is a better picture of the lovey cheese board kindly donated by
My Pawfect Journey custom crafting for the Auction, this is my favourite item in the auction, well worth a bid🙂

21/09/2024

Long post here is the auction list for saturday 12th october.
Anyone who cannot attend and would like to bid please get your bids in to me by 5pm friday 11th october.
We can econt .

Lot 1 new sealed dove gift set
Lot 2 metal butterfly hanging outside wall decorations
Lot 3 cafetiere set
Lot 4 old framed 19th century picture Plympton church
Lot 5 bottle Gibsons blood orange gin
Lot 6 box crackers
Lot 7 decorative wood looking bottle with screw top & stand
Lot 8 tin not tub quality street
Lot 9 job lot new assorted wool
Lot 10 new black & white cotton mix double duvet set
Lot 11 new large tablecloth with gold tassels 104" long x 66" wide
Lot 12 red christmas carpet runner
Lot 13 grey christmas carpet runner
Lot 14 new hairdryer
Lot 15 metal bee hanging garden set
Lot 16 doggie hamper
Lot 17 2 new fitted king size sheets beige & grey
Lot 18 2 new usb lamps
Lot 19 sony dvd player
Lot 20 Beatles dvd set
Lot 21 Box set fish knives & forks
Lot 22 box set fruit spoons
Lot 23 beautiful engraved cheeseboard by my pawfect journey, follow your dreams
Lot 24 Joules gift tin
Lot 24a H&M super soft knitted shawl scarf
Lot 25 hanging witches sign
Lot 26 Flowering shrubs embroidery starter kit
Lot 27 new brushed polyester green mix double duvet set
Lot 28 Dog picture 42cm x 49cm
Lot 29 new knitted handbag 39cm wide
Lot 30 Harrys 2kg Tomato sausages
Lot 31 Harrys 8 beef burgers
Lot 32 star light under counter fridge with small freezer box as new
Lot 33 Food Dehydrator
Lot 34 5 x Alans pies chicken & mush, chicken & ham, corned beef, pork & sage, steak & mushroom, these are frozen
Lot 35 Breville mixer & stand
Lot 36 large planter stand, could do with a respray
Lot 37 medium ceramic planter
Lot 38 box christmas crackers
Lot 39 large Steiff dog with button in ear
Lot 40 new millie mackintosh cream embellished top size 16
Lot 40a New Bonmarche wine made in italy oversized sloppy stretch top size M fit 16-18 easy
Lot 41 black radley handbag 34cm wide x 30cm high with dust bag
Lot 42 indian looking jewellery set
Lot 43 new next ladies leather sandals uk 6
Lot 44 new new look handbag
Lot 45 heavy cement garden owl ornament 27cm high
Lot 46 heavy cement elephant garden ornament 39cm high, goes have a couple of little marks near his ear , see 2nd pic
Lot 47 Airfryer with divider can be used as 2 separate compartments or one big , as new

Lot 48 Fantastic 3 course christmas meal for 6 people in December (not 25th) cooked and served by Harry & Jackie, kindly donated by Harry Harris
More details to follow, cover vt ,popovo, pavlikeni, byala, areas

Lot 49 ladies bike
Lot 50 new boxed brother sewing machine
Lot 51 "Strong" LED 40" flat screen tv and remote
Lot 52 Rocking chair, could do with a recover , but lovely project

Thank you everyone who donated

Happy bidding ###

17/09/2024

Trip to the vets this morning to neuter Cyril and Alfie the pups who we took in a few months ago at Hotnitsa carboot, these 2 are 6 months old and not as big as a cocker spaniel ,still looking for a home.
The other dog is a female street dog who has had a couple of litters and we wouldn't get near her in the past, but thanks to a friend feeding her and gained her trust, to the point she is living in the garden she has now been neutered so no more puppies.
Thank you Krasimir as always 🙂

13/09/2024

Yes sorry folks that time again😂😂, if anyone would like to bake a cake, small cakes or anything savory for the stall at the fundraiser on Saturday 12th october in Dolna Lipnitsa, please would you message ☺, for anyone who had the carrot cake last time, this is back on again this time☺

11/09/2024

A late post , I am sorry, just to thank everyone who visited The Paws stall at hotnitsa carboot last sunday.
Thank you to lululand for her donations of the christmas runners and pictures for the auction and Ruth Vella for your donations also for the auction, really appreciated.

Also a massive thank you to Ruth & Dave Vella for collecting Teddy for his new owners Dan & Lizzie in the UK, Teddy is staying with Ruth till transport day, as you can see he is a lovely happy content chappy.
I am sure Simon wont mind me saying he got a little emotional at the hand over as he is one of the best natured pups we have ever had.
We do have 3 more siblings almost exactly the same , if anyone is tempted.❤

11/09/2024

A couple of post updates
Here is a couple of photos from Karen & Baz BBQ which they won at the Paws Auction back in the summer, a BBQ meal for 6 kindly donated by Harry Harris, who is seen here cooking the food and his lovely wife Jacqueline who helped on the evening.
Looks like everyone had fun, and thank you Karen for bidding and Harry for donating.
This next times auction meal is a christmas one, details to follow xx