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About the shelter

Animal Rescue Sofia is a Bulgarian organization dedicated to addressing the issue of homeless dogs and cats. With the help of thousands of people, we have established a shelter for dogs and cats called "Ferma," where 200 dogs receive medical care and attention 365 days a year. We are always open to visitors and adopters. We strive to find loving homes for as many animals as possible, both within Bulgaria and abroad. 

 On average, we rehome about 70 dogs from the streets of Sofia every month. Our aim is to assist a maximum number of dogs and cats in need, limited only by the resources at our disposal.
 Nearly every day, we take in cases of animals that have been run over, abused, or harmed by humans or the environment. We operate using the "Neuter and Return" method, which is the only humane and legal approach to reducing the population of stray dogs in Bulgaria. 

 Animal Rescue Sofia relies entirely on donations; we do not receive funding from the municipality, the government, or foreign organizations.

 For rehoming outside Bulgaria, we partner with shelters and activists in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. Our colleagues abroad assist us by finding good families for the dogs and cats we rescue from the streets of Sofia. We are fortunate to have dozens of people come to the shelter to help every week - volunteers provide invaluable assistance to the dogs by walking and socializing with them. Thanks to them, the dogs at the shelter improve their contact with humans and build a solid bond of trust.

 After three years of experience in Bogrov, our contract with the municipality came to an end. It was time for a big change, for another plunge into the deep. With the help of thousands of donors, in just 86 days, we raised nearly a quarter of a million leva to purchase our own property, which we would transform into the first private shelter in Sofia. Now, we are here, at our «Ferma," building shoulder to shoulder with our volunteers and donors, alongside our two hundred canine residents, the best place to aid animals in need!