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European Pup And Handler
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Championing pup & handler communities across Europe.
Promoting visibility, education & celebration through contests and collaboration.
Consent-led. Queer-centred. Community-powered.

https://epahc.eu
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European Pup And Handler @epahc.bsky.social · Mar 2
Please welcome and congratulate our new titleholders for 2025:

Puppy Europe @pupkhao.bsky.social

Handler Europe
@kinkysteve92.bsky.social
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Europe is calling. Travel, connect, and make your mark across the continent — not just stay in one place!!
Discover dates, prep tips, and sponsorship opportunities.

epahc.eu/contests/contest-2026/

#PuppyPlayEurope #HandlerLife #QueerCommunity #LeatherLife
Steampunk-style poster with golden gears and ornate frame. Text reads: ‘What lies European Pup and Handler Darklands 2026 beyond?’ The paw-print shield logo replaces the letter U in ‘European’. The design features intricate gold detailing and a clockwork theme.
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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🐾✨ Congrats to Pup Dreewus, your new Puppy Italia 2026!

From Pirandellian charms to boundless kindness & creativity, you embody the inclusive spirit of Puppy Play — no invisible walls, just one big map for us all. 💜

Welcome to the role, we can’t wait to see what you bring!
October 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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🌴 Maspalomas Fetish Pride is back! 🌊✨
10 days of sun, sea & kink: 2–13 Oct 2025.

🐶🔥 Special guest: Buumi, President of European Pup and Handler

🎟️ Plus: 12th Oct raffle at Vibe — raising funds for Checkpoint, the island’s sexual health clinic.

👉 maspalomasfetishpride.com
September 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Congrats to Pup Mace, our new Puppy Denmark! 🐾 Full of energy (and a little mischief), you’ll often spot him in latex – grey is his colour, but he shines in black too. We’re excited to see the spark he brings to Denmark & the European pup family! ✨
September 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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🚧 We’re Under Construction! 🛠️

The European Pup & Handler website is getting a makeover! While we develop exciting new sections to better support and celebrate our community, please bear with us 💙🐾

New resources, events, and learning content are on the way and much more!
July 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Pup play goes beyond the binary. 🐾
To every non-binary pup + handler: you belong, you’re valid, you’re unleashed.
Let’s wag proud and protect our vibrant pack. 💛
This vibrant image celebrates International Non-Binary People’s Day with the bold message: “Proud to Wag Beyond the Binary” Key elements in the design: • A raised fist holding the non-binary pride flag (yellow, white, purple, and black stripes). • A bright yellow background, evoking visibility and positivity. • Tagline at the bottom: “NON-BINARY. VALID. VIVID. UNLEASHED.” The word UNLEASHED is highlighted in purple, reinforcing the theme of empowerment and liberation. • Branding for European Puppy and Handler in the bottom right corner.
July 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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🎉🐾 Happy Birthday to the new Top Doggo of European Pup & Handler – Bummi! 🐶❤️🩶

Wishing you a tail-wagging year ahead filled with joy, community, and all the best woofs & awoos! 💫💖
July 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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🐾 Huge congrats to @pupuzuma.bsky.social – our new Puppy Germany 2025! 💙 Your message of visibility, honesty & kink pride is inspiring.

Wags also to the @PuppyGermany.bsky.social team for another fantastic election! 👏

We’re proud to bark alongside you. 🐶💫
June 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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OUR RIGHTS. YOUR RIGHTS. TOGETHER.
This Pride Month, the European Puppy & Handler community stands proudly for freedom, visibility, and unity.
We honour our history, celebrate our joy, and fight for a future where every identity is respected and every kink is seen.
🐾🏳️‍🌈 Together, we’re stronger.
June 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Congrats to Pup Miko (@pupmikoaut.bsky.social) on becoming the next Puppy Majestic (’25–’26)! 🐾✨ Wishing you a year full of growth, joy & tail wags. Can’t wait to see all you bring to the community!

Thanks to h.ff.k for supporting the pup scene with heart.❤️🤍
May 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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🌈🧠 Pride Mantras for Mental Health
Today marks both IDAHOBIT and Mental Health Awareness Week.

These mantras are for the quiet moments when you need to remember:
You are valid. You are loved. You are enough.

Say them. Save them. Share them. 💬
A bold poster titled "What is a Pride Mantra" features the word “pride” in rainbow colors. A drag performer in a purple cut-out bodysuit passionately sings into a microphone. The European Puppy and Handler Association logo is in the corner. Below, text explains that a pride mantra is a short phrase used to ground yourself and support mental health, especially during IDAHOBIT and Mental Health Awareness Week. A motivational graphic with a textured black background features bold, beige uppercase text stating: "I AM ENOUGH. MY QUEERNESS IS NOT UP FOR DEBATE. I DO NOT NEED TO SHRINK TO BE WORTHY." Below this, in smaller serif font, it reads: "Use this when you feel invalidated or unsure. It’s a reminder that your identity—whether you are gay, bisexual, asexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, questioning, or something else entirely—is whole and valid." A rainbow stripe with muted colors runs diagonally across the left and bottom parts of the image, representing LGBTQ+ pride and inclusion. The overall tone is affirming and empowering. A dark background filled with colorful, hand-drawn stars frames the text: “I deserve love, rest, and joy without condition or explanation.” Below, it encourages the reader to use this affirmation when the world feels overwhelming, affirming the right to exist peacefully without justification. A torn-paper poster with a vivid rainbow gradient and black background features the text: “My identity is valid—even if others don’t see it, say it, or understand it.” On the right edge, vertical text reads “IDAHOBIT,” “I AM ME,” “AMPLIFY MY VOICES,” and “I AM SEEN.” The caption encourages using this mantra when feeling overlooked or misinterpreted.
May 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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In your love. In your identity. In your kink. In your joy.

This #IDAHOBIT2025, as far-right hate rises across Europe, remember:
You are not a phase.
You are not too much.
You are not alone.

You are VALID — and always will be.
A colorful and playful design featuring large, bold letters that spell "YOU ARE VALID" in a mix of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, white, and pink. The background is black, and the composition includes small hearts, a yellow flower, and decorative sparkles. Below, in white text, it reads: "International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia - May 17, 2025." The bottom right shows the logo of the European Puppy and Handler Association.
May 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Emotional well-being is vital in kink and pup play, enhancing joy and connection through consent and safety. Key elements are communication, recognising triggers, regular check-ins, and aftercare. Respecting needs fosters safer, stronger bonds. 🌈🐾
A bold blue background with orange headline text: “CONSENT IS ONGOING.” Below, white text explains that consent isn’t a one-time “yes” but a continuous, evolving conversation. It emphasises checking in before, during, and after play, and notes that participants like pups may enter subspace and miss subtle cues. It encourages using clear communication tools and alternatives like hand signals or tactile cues when speech is limited. On the left side, there are three vertical blocks in red, green, and yellow with the letters "y," "e," and "s" written in black, resembling children's letter cards. At the bottom, a yellow lightbulb icon accompanies a blue-text tip: “Ask: ‘How do you want me to check in with you mid-scene?’” A heart-shaped purple graphic with bold orange text at the top that reads “AFTERCARE ISN’T OPTIONAL.” Below, white text explains that aftercare is the emotional recovery phase of kink, where safety is reaffirmed and the nervous system resets. It mentions that aftercare can include cuddles, snacks, a blanket, affirming words, or simply being present. It emphasizes discussing aftercare before play. At the bottom left, there’s a bear emoji next to orange text: “Tip: Pack a ‘drop kit’ with water, sweets, a blanket, and a comfort item.” The background is a colourful abstract pattern of organic shapes in orange, yellow, black, and blue. A bright yellow square graphic with the bold blue heading “EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS ARE REAL.” Colorful illustrated speech bubbles with facial expressions (sad, happy, crying, confused, loving) are clustered in the top right. Below, black text explains that scenes involving power, restraint, or roleplay can bring up past trauma or strong emotions. Emotional consent involves discussing boundaries and emotional responses. At the bottom, a highlighted example question in blue reads: “Is there anything I should avoid that might affect your mental health?” A multicolored brain icon is placed next to the text. An orange textured background with bold black text at the top: “COMMUNICATE WITH COMPASSION.” Two smartphones appear side-by-side. The phone on the left contains a message in black text on a yellow background discussing the importance of emotional safety through both verbal and non-verbal communication. It advises watching for body language, energy shifts, or withdrawal, and stresses responding with care, listening without defensiveness, and repairing with intention. The right phone shows an affirmation: “I am responsible for the energy I bring into a scene.” At the bottom, a cartoon-style illustration shows two people sitting close together; one has short hair and a white-and-orange outfit, and the other has pigtails and wears a striped shirt and black jacket, with a calm expression.
May 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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EU Pups, Handlers & Allies—ACT NOW!

Help ban conversion therapy across the EU by signing this official initiative before 16 May:
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...

Every signature counts.
Let’s protect our pack.
#BanConversionTherapy #EuropeanPupAndHandler
A vibrant digital illustration with a deep blue background filled with multicolored stars in yellow, green, red, blue, and purple, arranged across the image. In the center, two curved ribbon banners display bold white text: the top banner is purple and reads "ACT NOW!", while the lower orange banner reads "BAN CONVERSION THERAPY." Between and around the banners are decorative elements including blooming red roses, delicate branches with pink and blue buds, and whimsical purple mushrooms. In the bottom right corner is the logo of the European Puppy and Handler Association, featuring a stylized orange and black triangular flag with a paw print, encircled by the organization's name in white text.
May 16, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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🐾 Mental Health Awareness Week 🧠
What’s your pup or handler name?
How does it support your emotional or mental wellbeing?
🌍 Reply in your native language (add English if you can).
Let’s celebrate healing through pup play 💬👇
#PupPlay #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
📝 Alt Text (for screen readers): Two people in pup play gear sit facing each other, surrounded by others in similar attire. A white text box reads: “PUPSONAS & FEELING. 👇 Comment below and tell us: 🐶 What’s your pup/handler name or identity? 💬 How does it support your mental health or emotional world? 🌍 Feel free to comment in your native language—just pop an English translation alongside it if you can!”
May 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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🍲 Eat something grounding
🐕‍🦺 Let play heal you
🧘‍♀️ Stillness is sacred

Mental health in pupspace isn’t one-size-fits-all—it includes movement, mindfulness, and kink-affirming joy.
Let your tail wag inside.
#HealingThroughPlay #NeurodivergentJoy #Pupspace
Section title: A CARED-FOR PUP IS A HAPPY PUP Focuses on physical nourishment and the importance of hydration and eating for mental wellness. Encourages playful care, such as drinking from a pup bowl or receiving nurturing attention from a handler. Tone is nurturing and joyful. Design includes symbols of water, food, and affection, reinforcing that basic care is a form of love. Section title: SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH = PLAY MAGIC Celebrates play, movement, and laughter as valid and important mental health strategies. Mentions that being silly—chasing, rolling, barking—is not childish, but healing. Bright, energetic visuals support the idea of dopamine and serotonin release through joyful activity. Designed to uplift and empower. Section title: SILENCE IS SACRED TOO Encourages stillness and mindfulness. Offers a 4-4-6 breathing technique: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 6. Reminds readers that even in playful pupspace, stillness and quiet are healing. Visuals are minimal and calm, highlighting serenity and the importance of letting the nervous system rest. Ends with “Let your tail wag inside,” a poetic affirmation of internal peace.
May 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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🧠💖 Mental Health Awareness Week 💖🐾
Mental health looks different for everyone. For pups & handlers, self-care might mean rest, water, play, or soft textures & silly rituals.
Let these affirmations meet you where you are.
✨ Rest isn’t lazy
💧 Hydration matters

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Section title: IT’S HEALING / REST ISN’T LAZY Text describes how pupspace can reduce stress and encourage rest. It suggests making a cosy den, unplugging, and deeply resting. The design includes soft textures and visual cues of calmness. Tips include using weighted blankets and soft materials to create a sense of safety. Overall tone is affirming that rest is valuable and necessary. Section Title – Sniff Out Nature Text: Spending time outdoors—even for 15 minutes—can lower cortisol levels (your stress hormone) and help regulate your nervous system. Try going for a walk in pup mode: explore the smells, textures, and sounds like a curious canine. This isn't just play—it's grounding through sensory engagement. Action Prompt: “What can you sniff out today that makes you feel calm or curious?”
May 14, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Mask on, walls down.
This is Riki:
Before the hood.
After the hood.
Behind the bark is healing, heart, and humanity.
Pup gear helps many feel seen and safe.
What does your gear mean to you?
Share with #MindUnleashed for #MentalHealthVisibilityWeek.
May 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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It's #MentalHealthWeek, and in the pup & handler community, our strength lies in our pack. 🐾 Connect by sending a bark, wag, or snuggle. 🌟 Discover our top suggestions for supporting your pack this week. #YouAreNotAlone
May 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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It's #MentalHealthWeek 🧠 Prioritise mental well-being—it's crucial now more than ever. Let's initiate dialogue, dismantle stigma, and support each other. Stay tuned as we share insights and reminders that you're not alone. #MentalWellness
May 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Lesbian Visibility Day is a reminder: cis, trans, and non-binary lesbians and queer femmes have always been vital to fetish and kink spaces. Your existence is power. We reject all attempts to police identity. You define yourself. You are seen. You are celebrated.
A bright pink background featuring the same pink heart-shaped sunglasses with a purple starburst. Large bold white text reads: 'We honour every lesbian pup, handler, switch, domme, and soft femme who dares to be visible.' An added white sticker with dark pink text reads: 'and those on the cusp.' Below, smaller white text says: 'You expand kink. You enrich our spaces.' A white pill-shaped banner at the bottom says: 'You are vital. You are celebrated.' Beneath that, bold white text reads: 'Lesbian Visibility Day – 2025.' The European Puppy and Handler Association logo is in the bottom left corner.
April 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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We want to acknowledge a delay in sharing this—due to a recent operational reshuffle—but our gratitude and message is no less heartfelt.

The march is over—but the movement is not. We keep going. We keep rising.
Black background with bold orange gradient text at the top reading “TRANS WOMEN,” followed by bold pale yellow text reading “ARE WOMEN.” White body text explains that on 16 April, the UK Supreme Court ruled that under the Equality Act 2010, the word “woman” legally means a biological female. The statement criticizes the ruling for attempting to erase trans women from legislation meant to protect them. At the bottom, there is a white outlined logo of a stitched pocket with a paw print. Next to it, the words “EUROPEAN PUPPY” are in light blue, and “AND HANDLER” in pink. Black background. Top line in bold pale yellow text: “LET US BE CLEAR:” Followed by large bold orange gradient text: “TRANS WOMEN ARE WOMEN!” White text below: “Laws do not define our language.” Then orange bold text: “WE DEFINE OUR LANGUAGE” And pale yellow bold text: “OUR RIGHTS TO LIVE” White body text states European Pup and Handler stands proud with unwavering solidarity for our trans siblings across the UK and those across Europe. The UK is not separate from us—it is part of us. And we reach out now, with love and rage, to say: Final bold lines: • Orange: “YOU ARE NOT ALONE.” • Pale yellow: “YOUR FIGHT IS OUR FIGHT.” Logo at bottom: white outlined stitched pocket with paw print. “EUROPEAN PUPPY” in light blue, “AND HANDLER” in pink. Black background with white body text stating that in European Puppy and Handler’s spaces, trans people are celebrated and protected—not debated. Bold orange text: “OUR SPACE IS” Bold pale yellow text: “YOUR SPACE” White text continues: “Trans people are not a threat to representation. Not a loophole—” Then bold orange text: “YOUR EXISTENCE IS” Followed by bold pale yellow text: “OUR EXISTENCE” Logo at bottom in white outline with light blue and pink text as in previous images. Black background with bold block text using the trans pride flag colors: • Light blue: “SOLIDARITY” • Light pink: “NOW” • White: “SOLIDARITY” • Light pink: “ALWAYS” • Light blue: “WE STAND” • White: “TOGETHER.” At the bottom is the stitched pocket logo in white with “EUROPEAN PUPPY” in light blue and “AND HANDLER” in light pink.
April 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Please welcome and congratulate our new titleholders for 2025:

Puppy Europe @pupkhao.bsky.social

Handler Europe
@kinkysteve92.bsky.social
March 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Enjoying your #Darklands weekend? Why not make it even better and get the chance to win a £100 voucher & other prizes in our raffle drawn tomorrow at 18h

Tickets on sale from 15h30 today from our contestants til 17h tomorrow. Tix can be redeemed for an anniversary pin!! Details below ⬇️
February 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Want to support your new European Puppy & Handler who will be elected on Sunday 2nd March?

You can now pre-order your anniversary pin badge to be collected @DarklandsFest

Our friends at Puppy UK are handling the sale thru their PayPal on www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
Blue Background - frame made of dotted line with curved corners Advance Sale* European Puppy and Handler 10th Anniversary Pin Badge - 5,00€(with a photo of the badge on the right hand side *Pin badges can only be collected from the EPAHC team at Darklands 2025, your proof of purchase will be required to claim your pin badge. Pins cost 5,00€ each All proceeds will go towards the new European puppy and handlers 2025 travel fund
February 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM