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Bard

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

This gorgeous boy is Bard, he is huge and weighs more than 60 kilos. He is good with other dogs (although can be food possessive) and has zero interest in cats. He is approx. 5 years old and is a lovable lump. Bard used to live his life on a chain at a factory, but the factory was sold and the new owners did not want to keep him, so he was surrendered to the shelter. It would be good for this guy to be an only dog. He loves to go for a walk but due to his size, a couple of short walks a day rather than 1 long one would be most suitable. He walks well on the lead. Bard is totally house trained. Although he is a gentle giant, he is huge so please only apply if you know what you see letting yourself in for. He is such a kind, loving soul, who would love to have a family of his own. As he is such a big lad, we are recommending that there are no small/young children in the home. Bard does has eczema on his foot which is being treated, but sadly keeps coming back. Home check and adoption fee applies.

Size

Extra large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇧🇬Bulgaria

Shelter

Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue

Living with Bard

✕Good with kids

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Bard home

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About Bard

What life with Bard looks like

Bard is an extra-large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue in Bulgaria.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇧🇬Adopting from Bulgaria

Bulgarian shelters often include a vet workup, sterilization, and a passport, but confirm with the shelter. Many coordinate with EU rescue partners for direct transport to adopter cities in Germany, Netherlands, and Austria.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bard, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bard?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bard on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bard if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue whether they will for Bard, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Bard already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Bard. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bard isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bard and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.