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Heather

Mixed Breed Β· Female

πŸ’› Heather is on the smaller side of medium 🐢 Friendly with dogs, cats, and people of all ages 🏑 Living happily in a home and almost fully house trained 🧠 Knows her basic commands 🩺 Neutered, brucellosis negative, and 4D negative 🧳 Fully vaccinated with passport ready Heather is a gentle, affectionate boy with a resilient spirit and a huge heart. She’s currently in the shelter with her siblings, but longing for a forever family who will love her for life β€” all she needs is someone to choose her. πŸ“ Currently in Bulgaria 🏑 Home check and adoption fee apply πŸ“© Message us to learn more or apply to adopt

Size
Extra large
Age
β€”
Location
πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬Bulgaria
Shelter
Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue
Living with Heather
  • βœ“Vaccinated
  • βœ“Spayed
  • βœ“Good with dogs
Cared for by Santerpaws Bulgarian RescueΒ Β· BulgariaLearn about Mixed Breed β†’

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Heather home

What you'll need for Heather in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Heather

What life with Heather looks like

Heather is a extra-large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue in Bulgaria.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible β€” a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬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.

Bulgaria, Bulgaria β€” browse more dogs in Bulgaria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Heather, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Heather?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Heather on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Heather if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue 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 Heather 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Heather isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Heather 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 β€” 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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