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Franca

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Age (Years): .Year Of Birth: 2026In Shelter Since: September 2026. Sex: Female. Breed: .Colour: Black and White. Size: .Weight (Kgs): .Good With Children? .Good With Other Dogs? .Good With Cats? .Energy Level: .Temperament: .Experienced Owners Only: .Neutered: .Vaccinated: .Microchipped: . Franca’s story began at the foot of the Piramida Sunča in Visoko, Bosnia. A woman from the Netherlands was staying nearby on holiday when a tiny black puppy suddenly appeared outside her holiday home. Nobody seemed to know where the puppy had come from. There was no owner looking for him, and none of the neighbours recognised him. With only two days left before she had to fly home, she contacted Hope and asked if we could take the little puppy into our care. But when we arrived to collect him, we discovered something we definitely weren’t expecting.

Size
Tiny
Age
Puppy
Location
🇧🇦Bosnia
Shelter
Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs
Living with Franca
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs · BosniaLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Franca home

What you'll need for Franca 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 Franca

What life with Franca looks like

Franca is a very small puppy/kitten 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.

Bosnia, Bosnia and Herzegovina — browse more dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Frequently asked

Adopting Franca, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Franca?
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 Franca on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Franca 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Franca 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 Franca 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 Franca 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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