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Adopt Dzhina (Джина)

Unknown · Adult · 7 years

The little Gina was left with us in March, as her former owners didn't want to take care of her numerous health problems. We treated the large abscess in her throat, we started [...]

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Дребосъчката Джина беше изоставена при нас през март, тъй като имаше множество здравословни проблеми, за които бившите й стопани не искаха да се погрижат. Излекувахме огромният абсцес на гърлото, започнахме […]

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇧🇬Sofia
Shelter
Animal Rescue Sofia
Living with Dzhina (Джина)
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Cared for by Animal Rescue Sofia · Sofia

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Dzhina (Джина) home

What you'll need for Dzhina (Джина) in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Dzhina (Джина)

What life with Dzhina (Джина) looks like

Dzhina (Джина) is a small adult dog waiting at Animal Rescue Sofia in Sofia.

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.

Note from the shelter: Previous health issues including large throat abscess that required treatment

🇧🇬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.

Sofia, Bulgaria browse more dogs in Bulgaria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dzhina (Джина), answered.

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