Golden Dog Bella

WHO ARE WE?

Golden Dog Bella is a pioneering Bulgarian organization dedicated to animal-assisted education, emotional support, social inclusion, and community wellbeing.

Golden Dog Bella creates safe, joyful, and meaningful animal-assisted experiences with Bella, a Golden Retriever who brings emotional support, confidence, empathy and connection to children, families, schools and communities.

Why It Matters

In a world full of stress, digital distance and emotional pressure, Golden Dog Bella brings people back to real connection through safe, meaningful interaction with animals.

Reduces stress and anxiety

Proven calming effect for children and adults.

Builds empathy and confidence

Strengthens emotional intelligence and self-esteem.

Creates safe emotional experiences

Structured, age-appropriate and always supervised.

OUR MAIN SERVICES

Golden Dog Bella is an NGO creating dog-assisted activities for children, families and communities. Through carefully designed experiences with Bella, our Golden Retriever, we support emotional wellbeing, communication, confidence, social skills and responsible interaction with animals. Our activities include dog meet & greets, reading with a dog, emotional-support sessions, children’s workshops, pet-care education, photo experiences, birthdays, team-building, yoga, brunches and themed events.

More than just time with a dog — an experience people remember.

Dog Meet & Greet

Relaxed time with Bella, allowing children and adults to interact, play and build a positive connection with a dog.

Learn to Read with Bella

Children read aloud to Bella in a calm, non-judgemental environment, helping them practise reading, communication and confidence.

Emotional Support Experience

Gentle interaction with Bella designed to encourage relaxation, reduce stress and create a sense of comfort and connection.

Children’s Workshops

Practical and playful activities that teach children empathy, care, responsibility and safe behaviour around animals.

Events & Birthdays

Warm and memorable dog-assisted experiences for birthdays, family events and community gatherings.

Team-Building Activities

Dog-assisted activities for groups and organisations, encouraging cooperation, communication and positive social interaction.

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EDUCATION

Animal-assisted activities for children, schools, kindergartens and learning spaces.

WELLBEING

Calming experiences that support emotional balance, confidence, and stress reduction.

SOCIAL IMPACT

Partnerships with schools, families, brands, institutions and public events.

With a special commitment and families affected by cancer.

HOW DID BELLA'S JOURNEY BEGAN?

Bella’s journey began at home, during a difficult family moment.

Today, Bella is at the heart of Golden Bella - helping children, families, schools, and communities discover the positive impact animals can have on people’s lives.

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