Bansko Street Dogs

Aside from helping us with the dogs, this is a great place to spend some time. There is so much to do with free time in and around the town, you're truly spoilt for choice. It is a ski resort in the winter and a hiking/cycling area in the summer. It's a popular base for digital nomads who organise lots of activities daily. Whether you want to take up salsa dancing, visit hot spring spas, learn to ski, join crafting groups, find gym buddies, visit monasteries, join walking tours, try rock climbing, engage with entrepreneurs you can easily do it all here!

The shelter is in easy walking distance of a main street with many cafes, shops and restaurants. It's easy to get around Bansko on foot. Buses run from here to other main tourist areas such as Plovdiv and Sofia, other areas are more accessible by car.

This is a volunteer run charity in Bansko, Bulgaria.
Initially we were caring for street dogs in abandoned buildings and on the streets, looking after their medical needs and feeding them. The opportunity arose to rent some space to give shelter to vulnerable dogs, to take care of their medical and everyday needs. Currently we look after the dogs in the shelter whilst looking for their forever homes. We have a small network of fostererers.

Additionally we continue with the work of neutering street dogs and providing feeding stations for them around town.

We all continue to volunteer and do the best we can for these dogs ... if you join us and are the same we will love you as much as the dogs do! We treat all volunteers as we want to be treated ourselves ... you're welcome to join on social events etc or keep to yourself, whatever you need you only have to ask