{"id":26580,"date":"2012-02-23T22:07:22","date_gmt":"2012-02-23T20:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arsofia.com\/?p=26580"},"modified":"2012-02-23T22:18:56","modified_gmt":"2012-02-23T20:18:56","slug":"why-i-volunteer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arsofia.com\/en\/why-i-volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I volunteer?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week after week, month after month, year after year we invite you to come in Bogrov shelter in your spare time and help us with the socialization of our dogs, to play with them, to indulge them, and to make them feel loved and happy at least for a few minutes a day! We have met all kind of people \u2013 some laugh at us for spending our spare time with stray dogs; some calling us crazy for going there in the coldest or hottest days; some to whom we can\u2019t even explain our love to man\u2019s best friend; some who have come and gone with tears in their eyes upset by the view of 500 dogs closed in pens; some who judged us because of the conditions of life in the shelter; some who thanked us for giving home to so many unwanted dogs\u2026 and, of course, those of you who we can call true friends<\/em><\/strong>, and for whom no words or explanations are needed! The dogs become aware of your presence in the shelter the moment you get out of your cars, and impatiently look behind the corner to see you come. Because you have committed yourself to our cause for such a long time now and you never forget our 500 friends. I\u2019m not going to explain why we volunteer in Bogrov\u2026I\u2019ll just show you some photos of our dogs from the last weekend and will give you the chance to see for yourself and hopefully understand why we continue spending our free time there \u2013 in the shelter for stray dogs!<\/p>\n

Before the volunteers come:<\/p>\n

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Spending some time with the volunteers:<\/p>\n

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After the volunteers:<\/p>\n

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The winter is long and cold. The days go by so slowly one after another, every day without you is so sad, everything is dark and monotonous behind the bars.
\nPlease, come again to play with us, to love us, to be there for us! We are here \u2013 waiting for you!<\/p>\n

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Every one of you can be one of us \u2013 a volunteer who comes with gusto and willingness every time when it is possible for him. He\/ she knows the name of at least five dogs and has at least the same number favorite dogs for which he\/ she is looking the minute they enter the shelter. Gets well with all other volunteers and even has found new friends amongst them. Rain, snow, storm or sun doesn\u2019t frighten him\u2026 because if it is time for walk he goes out with a big smile on his face. \u00a0And mostly knows that the dog is man\u2019s best friend and that\u2019s why he is a devoted friend to our dogs! If you want to volunteer, please, write to us at: volunteers@arsofia.com. The dogs are waiting for you!<\/p>\n

N.B.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dear volunteers,<\/strong>
\nThis Sunday at 13 o\u2019clock in Bogrov shelter will be held a second open dog-training lesson by Ivan Paskov <\/a>\u2013 dog trainer. He already visited the shelter once in December last year and shared with us all kind of interesting facts and useful information and advices for our work with the dogs. Everyone who didn\u2019t make it to the lesson last time is welcome to do so this week. Ivan has been working with police dogs, but is also experienced in training pets with their daily routine. He runs a dog-obedience school in Sofia – TOP DOG<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss the chance to come, it will be really interesting! We\u2019ll be waiting for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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