Episode 14 - Battling Parvovirus in Bulgaria | Saving Bulgarian Puppies

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hey, everyone. we've had a lot of people ask about where they can donate money, and you have 2 choices. You can either send them directly to our PayPal using this link: www.paypal.me/bmthtobulgaria Or you can donate through super thanks, although KZbin will take 30% cut this way. Whatever you do! Either way is ok depending on what's easiest for you ❤

[@elwoodbluesmorris2120]

Hi I just want to say; who the hell down voted this video? These videos of this little family are a blessing for us all.

[@michelechristian5952]

Keep going. Your hard work life. Is worth so much in love and freedom ❤

[@36thulsterdiv72]

I have a Beagle myself and seeing what happened to the Dog yous lost touched me and caring for the others. My dream is to buy a house in Bulgaria in the next few years and eventually retire there, having holidayed a few times, it is a lovely country and will only improve. Your channel is showing me it is actually achievable for me to do alot of the DIY myself. Best of luck and I sincerely hope it works out for yous.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate the donation! We hope we can continue to bring you inspiration to the point where you make your dream retirement move. 🙏 This video was a tough experience to go through, but we were glad we kept documenting and we're able to show people that's not everything is sunshine and rainbows as we'll continue to do in future episode to come 😊

[@lyndaharvey5480]

I love the videos like yours, being brave to start a new life in another country in Europe and the rehabilitation of your new property. You are the first folks I have given any money too. I am from upstate New York in America. Good luck to you two, you can do it!!

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hi Lynda. Thankyou so much for watching us it really means the world, and to gave you donate to us is just so kind. We appreciate all of it, thank you so much ❤

[@lauraeyers1074]

Thanks

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Awww thank you so much for your donation ❤️

[@MrViperpuppy]

Thanks!

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Holy moly! Thank you so much for your donation 🙏 ❤️ 🙏. That's so generous.

[@lyndaharvey5480]

You’re welcome, rock it you two and hugs to your children

[@christopherhawkins8376]

Sorry for your loss 😢😢

[@jasonjeffery-endurance6071]

I stumbled across your channel yesterday and was instantly hooked. Your journey is compelling to watch to the extent where I’ve watched all the way through to this episode in two days. I’ve donated a small amount to help you with the pups, it’s not much but hopefully it will help. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Jason, weve driven you into a youtube hole 🤣, we saw your donation and we just want to say thank you so much. We did message you personally via PayPal too. You're ace mate, have the best Christmas.

[@meandersandmusings]

Thanks guys - you are inspirational. Don't give up

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Oh Barry, thank you so much. We really do appreciate it and it doesn't go unnoticed ever ♥️🫶🏻

[@meandersandmusings]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria I'm waving from a VERY soggy Wallisdown

[@meandersandmusings]

How are the pups? Ive just left to go on a 1st date (I know, my priorities are all wrong 🤣🤣🤣) 1/2 through episode 15 and your dripping bath tap pipe lol

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

​@meandersandmusings we managed to get them all adopted bar 1 and the mum. So we kept them 2. Hope you're enjoying the episodes, it sounds like you are. Slow down or you'll not have any left and will have to wait another 2 weeks. Luckily episode 16 is out now too!

[@Ededdy83]

You are doing great job, stay strong and keep going, don't give up. Stay strong you'll achieve it in the end.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you, we will rise above all that face us together :)

[@scottjordan6157]

I have just sat and binged watched from episode one amazing journey so far I look forward to seeing more

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Hi Scott! So glad you're enjoying our content. Great to have you here. Our goal is to bring out an episode every two weeks ☺️. They always air on patreon first 3 days prior to youtube. Great having you follow us.

[@sdbast]

Thanks

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you so much ♥️. We really appreciate it

[@MegaDeano72]

Powerful episode…

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Was a tough one for sure ❤️

[@Dave68Goliath]

Goodnight Sweet Princess

[@factszn]

Parvo is the worst way any dog can die, especially pups. Being a breeder I know only too well what it’s like. My heart goes out to you all, especially as you didn’t even ask for this.. kindness costs most of the time, but remember only the toughest get tested this much. You’ll all come out of this better, with time ❤

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks for your comment. It was tough, and it was really hard to see that puppy die under such horrid conditions. Certainly been a tough first year here that's for sure.

[@BreshkeByggAB]

Thanks.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you again! :) We really appreciate it.

[@troyredwood9625]

Absolutely amazing channel I’ve just spent the last three days catching up with all of your videos from the beginning absolutely love them

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Awww thank you so much! We're glad we can hold people's attention for that amount of time 😂. We're glad you've stumbled upon us, and we hope we can continue to bring you great content ♥️

[@djryne]

So sad but the only way is up you guys are doing amazing and everything will come rite for you

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you! We really are trying our very best. Thanks for commenting.

[@danielgsn]

My heart goes with you and your family in this hard times!!!

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks for your condolences. Certainly was a tough time.

[@dannjelen]

your feelings and thoughts about spending money on the dogs are completely valid. You're doing what you can to build a safe beautiful home for your family and as much fun and love the puppies can bring, they're not something your were accounting for, and that is completely fair. I and tbh all of us can see that you're a great person and want to do good by the dogs and treat them with respect even tho it's not what you wanted, and it means a lot to everybody, having this bit of humanity even for an animal. I'll sub to the patreon, £3 isn't much but it's honest work haha. I pray that you'll family will manage to financially catch up soon, and that you'll manage to get resources for any future builds and renovations. :)

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

That's really kind of you, we're so glad to have you join. Every patreon makes a huge difference, and it really is a source of income for us ❤️. Appreciate your honest comment. It means a lot, and thanks so much for taking the time to watch it 🙌💖. We hope you enjoy your Patreon.

[@Ededdy83]

Keep going, stay strong guys love your videos ❤

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks for watching. So glad you're enjoying watching :)

[@leecollett8522]

Great video even though it was a bit of a sad one 😢we want more videos 😂

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

You guys would have an episode a day if you could 😅. We really are trying. Every 2 weeks is our release times right now 🥰. Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@philippahobart4499]

Great vlog

[@firepanda282]

As a Brit who has lived in Bulgaria for a decade, the horrible and brutal behaviour towards animals in villages is tragic. Attitude in thr cities is a bit better though. That being said, there a ton of things like ticks and diseases so you have to get straight on the vacines and the costs add up. We have managed to resuce abiut 5 and get them adopted in Germany. There are very few shelters that are any good, but if you so some outreach, you can find one near you im sure.

[@d3loff]

I've watched all of your videos in one go. For me personally it felt like watching a documentary, and I love such formats. Wish you all the best in future. Remember, if you have made it that far then it is sure that you will succeed.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you so much, glad you're enjoying what we're creating and bringing to KZbin for you to view. Please keep watching we hope to hear more from you.

[@edel6775]

That started off as a sad episode - but I'm glad the puppies weren't poisoned after all! We are in Hisarya (beautiful spa town) and I noticed how many stray dogs there are since Covid. But I was heartened to see neighbours feeding them, and there is a program to catch & neuter them. It's run by the Municipality here and they put a tag on their ear afterward so at least the dogs are not having unwanted puppies.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

What we would do for a kidless weekend away at a spa 🥴. It was great we were able to save the rest, most people here kill the dogs when they get parvo, and a lot of vets won't take them in. The Stray programme where they neuter them is definitely needed and necessary.

[@MyPawfectJourneyFYD]

Hi. How’s the dogs doing now? It so sad seeing the dog situation here. Thank you for trying to protect these poor souls. ❤

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Dogs are doing much better, we managed to rehome 3 of them and kept 2 of them :) Obviously, we lost one. but the rest pulled through, sure did cost a lot of money to save them though.

[@haswellm1]

For the puppies 😊

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks so much for your donation you lovely people ♥️ and thanks so much for joining our patreon! X

[@daisydawson4927]

loving that peacock fireguard!! hahaha - the 'possible pg outtake - its no good if it only goes in that far'....'' hahaha great line...

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Oh the fireguard is from Jordan's grandad who sadly passed away a couple of years ago, its just beautiful isn't it. Haha! Turns out not so much of a PG outtake, we just had to put it in.

[@gw6056]

I'm speechless really, why oh why......I thought my life was hard out here.....but watching you just makes my life look easy... Keep going....though good luck

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

It's been a really tough first year for us here in bulgaria. Pushing through!

[@michelechristian5952]

Parvo is a very serious dog disease. It can actually live on the land. For about 7 years. I lost 2x puppies on my farm in Africa. And the vet warned me about the other live stock. Parvo is so quick. Within 1x day. The dogs go down.

[@hunterruzicka8851]

Just started watching you guys.... Im keen to see whats happened over the past year ....Those shelves aye did you level them? Ill be up to current in no time Im just watching watching watching

[@obiwanbul]

Caring for animals really is a pricey affair. There is a group of stray cats near a local bakery and I try to feed them every day. Lietrally, the backpack I go to work with is almost entirely filled with cat and dog food. Usually, when the cats ask people for food, they just drop them a piece of their pastry; so giving them a Whiskas pouch makes them very happy. One package is usually enough but 2 packages per day (in a box with 4 total) that's 2.5 boxes of cat food per week. I probably spend more on cat food than myself on most days. And I've probably contributed to the increase of stray cat population in Bulgaria as the black cat (accurately dubbed Mami) is constantly pregnant. :O I also know what it's like to lose a puppy. We had one at work that was chained up near its dog house, but as it grew we started taking it for walks around the base.Then, at one point we figured it was mature enough to be unchained completely. It ran freely around the base for several weeks and was so happy. But it never learned to be careful when crossing the road and was struck by a bus. It was heartbreaking. Know that by building this pen, you are doing good for the puppies. They deserve safety.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

So pricey! Good for you, that's a very kind thing to be doing. Very sad about the dog though, the story took a dark turn! Sounds like you're a very caring person. All the best, and thanks for commenting.

[@Tooma1979]

Good job mate keep going

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks, will do!

[@MrDariomag327]

There are a few shelters in Bulgaria that can possibly take dogs that are left on the street. "Animal Rescue" is the one I'm familiar with. I'd have probably driven to the shelter and given the dogs to them if I were in your shoes. Hope you've managed to find a solution since then like giving some away to friends to care for or something of the sort. 1 dog or maximum 2 is plenty imho. Best of luck with the projects and looking forward to seeing how the house and garden will be taking shape.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thanks for your comment, me personally (Lewis) Would be happy only with 1 dog, jordan however, is animal mad. You will see in due course, there will be pigs, horses and no doubt some form of goat sheep or cow on our land. Animal mad. We look forwards to continuing to share out journey with you!

[@MrDariomag327]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria I understand. When I was little, my grandparents had around 100 sheep, a horse, 3 pigs and around 20 hens. Dealing with goats and sheep is going to be a nightmare since you guys will be glued to them 24/7 (constant cleaning, walking them to graze on fields, shearing, milking). Maybe try to dissuade Jordan unless you mean one or two. I have two bunnies and my hands are quite full. Good luck with the animal kingdom. :)

[@Westfall-bi5jn]

It’s good you know how many animals you want. Not everyone is the same. Jordan is living her best life with her puppy pals. Just because there are bad people in this world doesn’t mean they should only have the dog numbers you feel comfortable with….

[@neutonrenda2303]

That was a lucky cat lol, they can get laughing.😂

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Nearly lost its life didn't it haha.

[@rebeccapettifer6553]

Thanks!

[@rebeccapettifer6553]

Hope this helps. Keep your chins up and keep doing what you're doing. You are an inspiration! Buy some wood to keep warm this winter. Love you guys.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Wow...... don't even know what to say, thank you so much for your donation 🥲🥰. That's the biggest ever through super thanks xxx

[@rebeccapettifer6553]

You're very welcome. @@frombournemouthtobulgaria

[@ShaliDino]

Best of luck guys - hoping the rest of the puppies pull through. Ive sent what i can x

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

You're amazing and thank you for helping towards the cause :) x

[@MT-sw8rf]

Why didn't you take a cooker on gas? If they stop the electricity in the village you won't be able to cook

[@UrbexReecyPie]

As much as I admire your dedication and determination I do wonder why you went into this project with the means to fund it fully. I like others on here I literally stumbled across your page and have enjoyed watching your progress. However I do worry for you all.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

What will be will be. Life is about risk taking! If we didn't risk it, we would have never left. You can't wait for the sea to part to cross the ocean, and if you aint living on the edge youre taking up too much space 🫶🏻. Keep watching, and we hope you're here to watch our success.

[@katih1506]

So sorry about the problems with the pups, it is heartbreaking. Animal welfare is not on the same level as the UK and vaccinating dogs is not considered important by many, hence the parvo. And yes, poisoning is an issue, we have lost a number of cats. We believe cats should have freedom, it's hard sometimes but they have to take their chances. However, we would never allow our dogs to roam and made sure before we even moved here that the garden was secure. I don't know about your village, where we live every creature imaginable wanders down our lane at some point. Too long a list that includes cows, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys and pigs. Honestly, I'd have hysterics if my horse got out. Please don't even consider cows, pigs, and especially horses until you are really sorted and have the means to care for them. They are a considerably more expensive and time consuming than dogs. I hope things have improved for you since you made this video was made. Unfortunately, it came across as very whingy and your constant complaints about lack of funds have become tiresome. I can't even imagine what the vet bills would have been in England. Can you? We all struggle from time to time, it's all about buckling down and getting on with it, and it will get better. Don't forget you are "living the dream"! I do wish you the best😊

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

I think what you're seeing is us trying to deal with something quite drastic happening financially, that was unprepared for. So you may have found the video "whingy" but they we're genuine emotions and concerns during what was a very tough and turbulent time for the family. Quite frankly, from me personally (Lewis) it was an endeavor I wasn't wanting to take on due to understanding what it meant for us as a family. And the family should always come first over the animals. So, we're showing you, genuine real emotions during tough times. We got through it in the end, but its certainly not something we would consider doing again. I mean, all we were trying to do was be good people.

[@katih1506]

@@frombournemouthtobulgaria I'm so sorry, I feel really guilty for being so hard on you. I do understand, Jordan obviously loves animals and it's so hard to let them down. And you, Lewis, need to be level headed and prioritize. I'm so excited about your adventures and truly want you to succeed. You are good people, just hang in there.. Things do get tough sometimes, we're going through it at the moment. Our beloved 9 year old dog has cancer and now after two operations we can do no more. Pain management and quality time are all we have. It's heartbreaking! Fortunately, we have a wonderful vet and we're not paying UK vet bills. It would be impossible as we are currently living on my husband's UK state pension. On top of that, I've slipped a disc in my back and am in pain and still waiting for a scan. It's all been a bit emotional lately. We will survive and I'm sure you will too.

[@ivv7613]

Guys, where can we find the go fund me to support you a little for the doggies?

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

This go fund me was closed. It was ran by Jordans sister who had set it up for her, but I believe now it no longer exists, unfortunately. It had to be set up outside of Bulgaria in the UK. But this was back in 2022, but we no longer have this anymore. If you'd like to help us recoup some of the money we spend saving the dogs, you can do this either 2-ways. Send it via PayPal in the email, this way youtube done take 30%. Or alternatively, you can send it via superthanks and KZbin will take a percentage. Thanks so much for even considering it.

[@ivv7613]

Sorry, I didn't pay attention to the description under the video. You've explained it all there. Please, give me your PayPal e-mail. I can't find it either, obviously is not my youtube day 😂

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

www.paypal.me/lewisvye You can use this link if you wish :)

[@Worldpeace603]

Thank you for putting the PayPal link ...and explaining all that. I didn't know that KZbin takes so much from you😮... it's a bit greedy to be honest

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

​@kadrirey8558 you can send donations to either the link above or this one www.paypal.me/bmthtobulgaria Do you know, we had nk idea nite was 30% cut. Its actually quite bad, if we'd have known..... we probably wouldn't have promoted it as much as we have because 30% of a donation is a bit criminal.

[@lynnharris3704]

Are puppy had parvo . That can kill the pups are puppy was in the vets for a week . But he is ok now thank god

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

It was hard to watch one of them die. We saved the rest, but it really did cost us so much money. Most people here don't save them as its too costly.

[@Hazel-eb3hq]

I have been watching your videos oh you have a lot to learn. I have rescued many animal here in total over 30 but never once have I asked for any ones help financial . We have lived here now since 2004 . I feel you have taken on more than you can deal with having two small children I am a teacher and my heart goes out to you both but you really need to know what life is like here in Bulgaria. At the moment you are coming across as people who are begging for money hence you have not thought about the long term plan of being here. I wish you all the luck in the future but I think you really need to come out of fantasy land and in to reality Bulgaria is a magnificent country to live in but you have to treat the people right. Not thinking they are cheap labour etc. They are no different to you or I they deserve the same wage as what you would pay someone in England for a full days work. Take care I wish you and your family all the very best just adapt a little better to the Bulgarian way.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

We never "begged" for money for the animals in this video. People asked us personally to set up a link to send donations to help towards the animals, and if that's what people want to do, then we accept the help. Why struggle if people want to get involved. I'm not sure what you mean by "cheap labour" who did we underpay here? We paid above the average wage when we had a labour worker here helping us with the roof. I'm not sure what the issue is. We haven't openly come out begging for money. People donate towards a cause that they want to donate towards. The videos we've made were made in the moment, dealing with real life issues that at the time weren't in the plan. Life throws things at you that your not always prepared for and we just trued our best to be good people. Doing what a lot of people would have wanted us to do and not let all those dogs that got thrown over our wall just die. We did nothing wrong by accepting help where people wanted to help. You may not have need help. But people wanted to help, and that just people being good people.

[@Radio280]

How much money 2 people need in Bulgaria 🇧🇬 to live comfortably 🤔? Anyone?

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

hopefully I've answered this for you.

[@Westfall-bi5jn]

Sounded like Parvo right from the beginning. Horrible thing Parvo.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Oh isn't it just horrendous.

[@dalia_mar]

Yep, I am sorry for the dog, but it happens. Thats the Life: things, animals, people come and go, we should accept it as it is. Your family did enough and you're right to preorityze about family spending and that's okay! Take care - all will come at place!

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you, appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@jamesgause9546]

You have to think twice before you take in any pets as getting the pets are the cheapest part of upkeep is where it gets expensive. People don’t want others dogs roaming around for fear of biting or disease. All sad to say and hear, but that’s life really. So many are in need these days, but lots don’t want to work let alone work more than one or even two jobs. If you can’t afford to take them animals in, let the local council do it, as your first job is taking care of your family and keeping them warm over winter. Be more logical or you’ll be begging on this channel. Like many tend to do. Then they lose people watching as it gets old. Hopefully things will get better for you all there. Things worth having don’t come easy in life.

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Yeah, or goal really isn't to run an animal shelter and we managed to rehome the majority of the dogs. Luckily, we've learned our lesson about stray animals. But at the same time, when people throw dogs in a zipped up bag over your wall and drive off, you're caught in a tough dilemma from a human kindness standpoint. It's worked out in the end but at the time, was stressful and not in the plan.

[@Radio280]

What is your monthly budget that u r living on in Bulgaria 🇧🇬?

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

If you we're to move to the area we're in, I would honestly say you need about 1000 pounds per month to be happy, safe and secure.

[@19720tjt]

How old are your videos What month and year

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

This is 2022 November to December 👍 Next video will be 2023 Jan/Feb time

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[@lyndaharvey5480]

Thanks!

[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

thank you so much x

[@Ededdy83]

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[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

thank you so much for your donation :)

[@danielgsn]

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[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

Thank you so much once again for your donation Daniel, you really ate fantastic ❤️

[@ukingly]

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[@frombournemouthtobulgaria]

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