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Lena

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Age (Years): 3Year Of Birth: 2023In Shelter Since: September 2026. Sex: Female. Breed: .Colour: Tan and White. Size: .Weight (Kgs): 8-9 kg. Good With Children? .Good With Other Dogs? .Good With Cats? .Energy Level: .Temperament: .Experienced Owners Only: .Neutered: .Vaccinated: .Microchipped: . Lena is a small 3-year-old girl from Gradiška who came to us with her sister, Nena. Both girls were described as very sad and unhappy when they arrived, but Lena also had another problem that needed urgent attention: a painful injury to her leg. We took Lena to the vet straight away for X-rays. Thankfully, the leg is not broken, but the ligaments and tendons have been damaged. Her leg is very swollen and painful, so she is receiving painkillers and will need therapy, strict rest and time to recover properly. Lena is only around 8 to 9 kg and is also very thin. For now, her priority is simply to rest, gain some weight and allow her body to heal. She is being kept carefully confined so that she cannot make the injury worse while the damaged tissues recover. At three years old, Lena should have many happy years ahead of her. We hope that once she has recovered from her injury, she will have the opportunity to leave the difficult part of her life behind and discover the comfort and security of a loving home.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇧🇦Bosnia
Shelter
Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs
Living with Lena
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs · BosniaLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Lena home

What you'll need for Lena 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 Lena

What life with Lena looks like

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

An 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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Lena, answered.

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