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Adopt Captain

Mixed Breed · Male

Captain is the clown of our sanctuary, really always happy and making everyone smile. A while ago Helen received a visit from the police and one of the police colleagues had a neighbor who had died and this poor dog was left in the garden with no one to take care of him. He asked if Helen could take him and she agreed. Captain is a lovely natured dog, quite strong but loves his daily walks, running around the field, lots of cuddles and his food. He usually goes for walks with our little Amber. When he sees another dog he does his famous move by putting his butt up in the air to initiate play. Captain is always in for a play session and always happy. He's a young dog and about the size of a labrador. He's food motivated and will be a really fun dog to train with. He's clever and active and would love to go to a family that will take him on adventures and explore the outdoors. He’s been neutered and vaccinated and can leave as soon as his perfect person notices him. Please send us a message if you are that person.

Size
Age
Location
🇧🇬Vratsa region
Shelter
Helen
Living with Captain
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Captain home

What you'll need for Captain in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — 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 · 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 — 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 Captain

What life with Captain looks like

Captain is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Helen in Vratsa region.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇧🇬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.

Vratsa region, Bulgaria browse more dogs in Bulgaria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Captain, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Captain?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Helen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Captain on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Captain if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Helen 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 Captain 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 Captain 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 Helen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Captain 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.
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