Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Ernie

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Age (Years): 2Year Of Birth: 2024In Shelter Since: August 2026. Sex: Male. Breed: .Colour: Black. Size: .Weight (Kgs): 18 kg. Good With Children? .Good With Other Dogs? .Good With Cats? .Energy Level: .Temperament: .Experienced Owners Only: .Neutered: Yes. Vaccinated: Yes. Microchipped: Yes A friendly young boy who simply wanted someone to be kind to him. Ernie is a beautiful young boy, around 2 years old and weighing approximately 18kg, who came into our care after being found abandoned near a petrol station in Bosnia. His story began when our team spotted him while returning from the shelter. Despite being alone and vulnerable, Ernie immediately approached them and offered his paw. He was given some food, but heartbreakingly, he then wandered towards other people who were chasing him away and hitting him. With such a gentle and trusting nature, it was clear that leaving him there would put him in real danger. The following day, our team went back to find him. Thankfully, they did, and Ernie was taken straight to the vet for tests and assessment.

Size

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇧🇦Bosnia

Shelter

Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs

Living with Ernie

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

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Bringing Ernie home

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About Ernie

What life with Ernie looks like

Ernie is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs in Bosnia.

A young 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 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 Ernie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ernie?: 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 Ernie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ernie 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 Ernie 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 Ernie 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 Ernie 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.