The vet who runs this charity and holds the title of chairman is called Dr Stoyan Stoyanov (Vmd, Phd). He founded and registered the charity in 1998 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He also help set up the rescue centre in Dobroslavtsi in 1996 which is run and funded by Mr Georgi Milev, who is now 70 years of age. This rescue centre accommodates some 50 dogs and around 13 cats. All veterinary care to the animals is provided free of charge by Dr Stoyanov himself. Dr Stoyanov also has a rescue centre and clinic in Sofia, which he runs himself, assisted only by 2 part time ladies who help out 3 days a week. Approximately 15 dogs are sheltered here and Dr Stoyanov meets all the costs for healthcare, neutering, vaccination and identification of the animals. Dr Stoyanov, who has been a practising vet for some 30 years has dedicated his time and effort to the street dogs of Bulgaria since 1996. 'Street dogs', as they are known, are the hundreds of injured, abandoned and starving strays who roam the streets in the cities, towns and villages of Bulgaria.Thanks to him over 500 street dogs have been neutered, plus a number rehomed, and he himself has met all the costs involved. It is not only his love for the dogs which has driven him, he also knows of the health risks and potential dangers that street dogs can pose to humans. He has recently appealed to the government, putting forward his ideas of dealing with the problem of the stray dog population of Bulgaria. The aim of the charity is to round up all the street dogs, neuter and vaccinate them, worm them, tag them and where possible re-home them. There is also an educational programme which Dr Stoyanov would like to circulate more widely, for both vets and for the people of Bulgaria. It is hoped that through education, the people of Bulgaria will change both their views and opinions of animals and animal welfare.

DEBUT 'THE COLLECTION' A Review by Richard Hollis. 'Debut - The Collection' is a 'best of' from the first three outstanding albums, 'Please Close the Door Quietly', 'I Put a Spell on You' and 'Live and Unplugged' from talented singer/songwriter, Jonathan Taylor. Jonathan is a thoughtful and intelligent lyric writer and a superb musician. His voice ranges from Cat Stevenesque right through to smoky blues. Track 1:- The Albums starts with intriguing intro from the 'Please Close the Door Quietly' album... Track 2:- ..... and goes into 'Pearl' from 'I Put a Spell on You'. Great flat picking guitar and lovely vocal style. Track 3:- 'I Put a Spell on You' from the album of the same name. Nice high mix vocal and fantastic harmonica backing. Track 4:- 'Blind Faith' from the 'Live and Unplugged' album. It's great to hear a proper and intelligent 'protest' song again. Track 5:- 'I've been a Rat Jack', from 'I Put a Spell on You'. Great bass line and funky guitar. Blues/Jazz feel, the great smoky voice on this one. Track 6:- 'Please Close the Door Quietly' from that album. This is a beautiful song with that Cat Steven's quality. Could be the single from the album. Track 7:- 'You're my One Stop Lover' from the 'Live and Unplugged' album. Different sounding guitar on this, almost ukulele like in style. Gives it a catchy rhythm reminding me of a 30's dance band number. Track 8:- Another great song, 'Love and Glory' from 'I Put a Spell on You'., with a nice Dylanesque intro. Track 9:-' Enough is Enough' another outstanding song from the 'Live and Unplugged' album. These a really fine recordings from a live album. Track 10:- The album ends with a really special song, 'Sorry, Please Forgive Me' from 'I Put a Spell on You‘. A dark and powerful song. quite disturbing. A must listen. All in all a fantastic collection from three wonderful albums. Richard Hollis 2007