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🖤2025 Recap💚2025 was a year of hard work, growth, challenges & deep emotions for our shelters. This year we welcomed Diro, Rouki, Jester, Zachos, Johnny, Kiara, Mortis, Pritsita and Diego, with Diego finding a loving adopted home in Athens. 7 rabbits joined us & we built a dedicated area for them & a space for FIV positive cats. Countless vet visits across Nafpaktos, Patras, Athens, Thessaloniki, and Agrinio, always trying to give our residents and strays the best possible care. We insulated the container & renovated our second caravan, which was generously gifted by our friends from @groveofthevoicelessWe upgraded the yard, built dog houses & created our first veggies area. Around 100 trees & plants were planted, and we created two new compost areas while learning more about growing food sustainably. We also built a pergola and a protected kitchen, creating a cozy space for our two spoiled ones, Paraskevas & Diro.In August, we joined the animal rescue volunteer group during the wildfires in Patras - one of the strongest and most intense experiences we had this year! We cleared a large part of the land from grass & dead trees, making the area more accessible. We organized several solidarity events which helped sustain the shelter & brought people together. Throughout the year, we were grateful to welcome both new & old friends from Athens, Patras, Thessaloniki, Canada, Poland, Germany, Switzerland & France, whose support helped us continue! We had to return to Belgium for health reasons, filling the van with supplies for the shelter on our way back. This year also brought loss. We said goodbye to our little Sting & we still miss him deeply,just as we continue to miss Aria. Thank you to everyone who stood by us, supported us, visited us and believed in what we do. 2025 tested us in many ways, but we are still here! In 2026, we have many projects ahead, all needing careful planning. Here’s to a new year with less exploitation, more liberated animals, stronger solidarity & a free Palestine!🐾✊ ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you all so much for donating to Johnny’s fundraiser for his tumor removal surgery! 💚🖤The goal has been reached and we even exceeded it. The extra funds will be used to purchase post-surgery recovery dog food, medications and to cover his transportation costs.Upcoming veterinary needs:🟣Mortis needs a heart ultrasound to ensure he can safely undergo neutering surgery. We had to postpone the procedure after the vet noticed something in his heart. While it appears to be low risk, we want to be absolutely sure. His appointment with the cardiologist is already scheduled for January in Athens.🟣Garry also needs to be neutered. This is the main reason we installed the extra door—so he can recover safely after surgery without being confined to a space he wouldn’t be comfortable in.🟣All seven rabbits need to begin preventive treatment for Encephalitozoon cuniculi. This treatment is quite expensive, but it will ensure their long-term health and safety.🟣Zilia needs a full blood panel (both general and biochemical).🟣Pritsita is approaching the appropriate age to be spayed.🟣Chaido requires a dental cleaning and may also need a tooth extraction.We are planning our next solidarity event for mid-January, but until then, there is still a lot of work to be done at the shelter. Our second caravan is available during this time, so if you’d like to join us and help out, please let us know! Yes, it’s cold but we have plenty of firewood for the wood stove! Our tasks include:Installing 700 meters of wire along the fence to ensure Paraskevas—and future dogs—remain safely inside.Building wooden structures for both non-human and human animals.Setting up two new living areas for the rabbits, giving them more space to live.Planting trees and plants around the shelter.Cutting and clearing burned trees, along with general land maintenance.If you can help in any way, by joining us, sharing our work, or supporting from afar we’d be truly grateful!! ... See MoreSee Less

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🎁 Gift Boxes in Solidarity with JohnnyWe created these gift boxes in solidarity with Johnny and his upcoming tumor removal surgery. The total amount we need to raise to cover his veterinary expenses is approximately €1,000.Below, you’ll find different gift box options at various price points. Of course, you’re also welcome to request a custom gift box—these selections are simply suggestions.All payments go directly to our fundraising campaign www.gofundme.com/activity/ab398067-b0b1-47d8-a10d-c4d7302c0afaPlease note that shipping costs are not included.🎁 Gift Box Options💚 Gift Box 1 – €25A bottle of 1L olive oil , homemade organic mandarin marmalade, a cup of your choice + stickers🖤 Gift Box 2 – €18A cup of your choice, a tote bag of your choice + stickers💚 Gift Box 3 – €18A handmade soap, lip gloss and car air freshener (all made by inner_beauty) + stickers🖤 Gift Box 4 – €22A bottle of 1L olive oil, a cup of your choice + stickers💚 Gift Box 5 – €18Vegan melomakarona by @viviana_thema Viviana (box of 500gr) , a cup of your choice + stickers(This option is available hand-to-hand only in Athens)🖤 Gift Box 6 – €15A Cup of your choice, 5 badges of your choice, 2 patches of your choice + stickers💚 Gift box 7 - €15A 2026 Doggybagcrew calendar created by @georgia.metheniti , a handmade soy candle + stickers ✨ The cups come in 3 different options , double side printed , with designs by @muzah.tattoo✨ The olive oil comes from Marathias village✨ You can choose the designs for the cup, tote bag, patches, badges and candles! Send us a PM to get more photos, we have many different options!All gift boxes include free stickers from us 💚Thank you for supporting Johnny and helping us give him the care he needs! ... See MoreSee Less

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Today we visited OrthoVets animal Clinic in Agrinio regarding Johnny’s issues with his back legs and a mass on his rib area.We had already done X-rays and an ultrasound, but the results weren’t clear, so he needed to be examined by a specialist veterinarian.His right hind leg has a partial cruciate ligament rupture, and the mass on his ribs appears to be a sarcoma that urgently needs to be removed. The top priority is the removal of this mass, as it seems to be cancerous.Thankfully, it does not appear to be attached to the ribs, which is a positive sign and makes the surgery less risky. Afterward, we will proceed with surgery for his leg.The cost for removing the mass is €600–€700, including the pre-operative tests and we will definitely need to do a biopsy afterward. In total, the expenses will reach around €1,000.Ideally, we would like the surgery to take place in early January. We will set up a fundraising campaign for Johnny, but until then, you can support us either through:👉PayPal : info@doggybagcrew.org ( send friend to friend)👉IRIS: +306984350180 (description for Doggybagcrew) 👉Belgian bank : Belgian Bank: BE87 1030 8383 9794 (description: DONATION)or at our next bazaar on December 14th. His surgery will be scheduled as soon as the amount is covered! Today’s examination costs were €180.Every small contribution truly makes a difference!! Johnny has been with us since August, when we rescued him from the wildfires in Patras. He is the sweetest boy and we want to give him all the care he needs so he can heal and continue being his happy self. Once his surgeries are done and he has recovered, we will do our best to find him a loving forever home. 💚🖤 ... See MoreSee Less

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The Winter Vegan Bazaar returns on 14/12 (13:00–22:00) — this time at @patision65 , supporting independent vegan creators and the DoggybagCrew animal shelter!❄️ What you’ll find at the bazaar ❄️🌱 Handmade vegan creations🌱 Tattoo Flash Day with designs available exclusively for the event(you can also bring your own design)🌱 Vegan kitchen with savory and sweet optionsParticipants:🖤 @doggybagcrew ShelterVegan kitchen, animal liberation merch, prints, mugs, human & non-human accessories, homemade marmalades, olive oil, 2026 calendar & more(All proceeds go to support the shelter)💚 @inner_beauty_vbHandmade lip gloss, soaps and car fresheners(All proceeds go to support DoggybagCrew)🖤 @the.vegandragonHandmade vegan products:🌶️ Chilli oil • 🍯 Vegan honey • 🐉 Signature sauce💚 @wastelessdesignReusable fabric pads made from organic cotton and certified hypoallergenic materials , comfort with respect for our bodies and the environment🖤 @pyrrha___Handmade eco-friendly scented candles💚 @marykarpetasT-shirts with vegan messages🖤 Tattoo artists@rou_krougkerou_tatooz@athenskaostattoo@skin4plasticPart of the proceeds will be donated to DoggybagCrew🔸 On the same day, the space will also host an independent bazaar by the @vforvintageath team.See you there 🌱 ... See MoreSee Less

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Update on Jester 🐾Jester was rescued by our friends in Pyrgos, Ilia (Greece) @groveofthevoiceless and transferred to our shelter, where he has been living for a few months. He was found in terrible condition and is FIV positive. Every two months, he needs cortisone injections for stomatitis.At the vet, today in Athens,it was found that he had no teeth left except his canines and one of those was broken. We also asked if neutering could be done, as previous vets thought he wasn’t strong enough. Thankfully, the neutering went well. The vet also discovered a rifle bullet lodged in his head likely from someone shooting at cats , which was successfully removed. He only needed a few small stitches.His current vet expenses were €150, covered by our previous bazaar. Despite everything, Jester is recovering well and remains the sweetest little fighter ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Our previous event was 🔥 A massive thank you to everyone who made it happen. To all who came, supported, and helped us raise funds for our cause! 🖤💚The profits will go directly toward vet expenses and shelter improvements.First on our list is Jester’s dental surgery this Monday in Athens. Jester has FIV and stomatitis, and several of his teeth need to be removed to ease his pain and help him eat comfortably again.This event was especially important for us, as our October bazaar was cancelled at the last minute, leaving us with a few financial gaps to cover from the previous month. Your support helped us recover and continue our work without delays !We’re also using part of the funds to continue building and improving our shelter. Thanks to your donations through Teaming and Vintage Piece for Peace, we’ve already ordered two new 4 meter metal structures for the rabbits! 🐇Unfortunately, not all of them get along, and the original 6-meter space—divided into five sections—isn’t enough for seven rabbits.For their new area, we’ll need to:🐇Dig and pour a concrete base🐇Add extra fencing around and below the structure to protect from predators and prevent escapes🐇Install a more secure door🐇Add waterproofing for the roof🐇Plant greenery around the area to provide shade and protection during the summer heatwaves And of course, we plan to create fun playground areas with different levels where the rabbits can jump, explore, and enjoy enrichment activities! Thank you again for your incredible support —@athenskaostattoo@mattylism@skin4plastic@charas_planet@donnie.drugo.body.arts@vintage.peace@the.vegandragon@djanabogdani@belux_03@flowersgrowinwinter@the_house_of_little_monsters every bit helps us make life better for the animals!Till the next one! ... See MoreSee Less

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