DOGs in SOFIA (Knyazhevo) There is no precise official statistic for the exact number of chained dogs in Bulgaria, as this is a widespread, largely unregulated practice, particularly in rural areas. However, reports from animal welfare organizations suggest the number is in the thousands, representing a significant animal welfare issue. While preambulating in Knyzhevo one…
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LAW
Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) establishes a legally binding obligation for the EU and Member States to recognize animals as SENTIENT BEINGS and consider their welfare in agricultural, transport, and research policies. While serving as a horizontal, binding principle, the provision requires balancing animal protection with cultural,…
Arik’s life in Bulgaria capital
Arik is a dog of a dramatic destiny, his owner Galina M. died from cancer in December 2021, and he was unwanted by the heirs of her house. They placed him on chain, in a rotten crate, on dirty rugs. Although they inherited a handsome house, they didn’t consider purchase a kennel for him. Arik…
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