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Betty

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Age (Years): .Year Of Birth: .In Shelter Since: .Sex: .Breed: .Colour: .Size: .Weight (Kgs): .Good With Children? .Good With Other Dogs? .Good With Cats? .Energy Level: .Temperament: .Experienced Owners Only: .Neutered: .Vaccinated: .Microchipped: . At three years old, Betty should have been enjoying a life filled with love, kindness and security. Instead, this beautiful, gentle girl found herself in a terrifying situation, being held by dog catchers and facing the prospect of being put to sleep. With less than a day left to save her, Betty's future was hanging in the balance. On 15th October 2026, we received a desperate message accompanied by a secretly recorded video showing three dogs being held in a room awaiting their fate. Betty was one of those three innocent souls, alongside Elda and Sofia. Unless they were rescued by midday the following day, their lives would be over. Each dog needed €45 to secure their release, and we knew we couldn't stand by and allow these three precious lives to be lost. Thankfully, all three dogs were saved, and on 16th October, Betty and her two companions were taken straight to the vet for examinations. To our relief, they were all found to be healthy, although they still needed treatment for fleas and parasites, followed by their vaccinations and the usual care needed to give them a fresh start. What makes Betty so special is her wonderfully calm and gentle nature. Despite everything she has been through, she remains a quiet, sweet girl who asks for so little. It is difficult to imagine how such a gentle dog could have come so close to losing her life, simply because she had nowhere safe to call home.

Size

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Age

Puppy

Location

🇧🇦Bosnia

Shelter

Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs

Living with Betty

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs · Bosnia Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Betty home

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About Betty

What life with Betty looks like

Betty is a puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs in Bosnia.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇧🇦Adopting from Bosnia and Herzegovina

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Betty, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Betty?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Betty on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Betty if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Betty 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 — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Betty isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs early rather than rehoming privately; they know Betty 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.