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Bear

Mixed Breed Β· Male Β· Young Β· 1 year

πŸ»πŸ’› BEAR β€” Our Big Baby With a Gentle Heart πŸ’›πŸ» πŸ“… DoB: 15 November 2025 Bear is an incredibly sweet‑natured boy with the softest temperament. He’s affectionate, gentle, and loves being close to people β€” a real cuddle‑bug in the making. He’s still young, but one thing is certain: Bear will be large when fully grown, so he’ll suit a home ready for a big, loving companion with plenty of space for him to grow and thrive. βœ”οΈ Very sweet natured βœ”οΈ Will be large when fully grown βœ”οΈ Neutered βœ”οΈ Brucellosis tested negative βœ”οΈ Passport ready Bear is looking for a family who will guide him, love him, and help him become the wonderful dog he’s destined to be.

Size
Large
Age
Young Β· 1 year
Location
πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬Bulgaria
Shelter
Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue
Living with Bear
  • βœ“Neutered
Cared for by Santerpaws Bulgarian RescueΒ Β· BulgariaLearn about Mixed Breed β†’
More dogs in Bulgaria β†’

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Bear home

What you'll need for Bear in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal Β· EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade β€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Bear

What life with Bear looks like

Bear is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue in Bulgaria.

An young 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 β€” a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬Adopting from Bulgaria

Bulgarian shelters typically include full vet workup, sterilization, and passport. Many coordinate with EU rescue partners for direct transport to adopter cities in Germany, Netherlands, and Austria.

Bulgaria, Bulgaria β€” browse more dogs in Bulgaria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bear, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bear?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bear on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bear if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Bear already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bear isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bear 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 β€” 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.
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