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Lina

Female · Senior · 9 years

Age (Years): 9 monthsYear Of Birth: Oct 2025In Shelter Since: Mar 2026. Sex: Female. Breed: Mixed breed. Colour: Black. Size: .Weight (Kgs): .Good With Children? .Good With Other Dogs? .Good With Cats? .Energy Level: .Temperament: Sweet and shyExperienced Owners Only: Needs time to understand she is safe. Neutered: Yes. Vaccinated: .Microchipped: . At just six months old, Lina had already endured a lot of pain and suffering. After being hit by a car, she lay terrified beneath a parked van, unable to move. For seven long days she remained there, frightened and in agony, until she was finally found. She was so scared that she had to be gently sedated before she could be rescued and rushed to the vet. The news was heart breaking. Lina had suffered not one, but two pelvic fractures. One injury was fresh, while the other was older, showing she had been hit before and somehow survived. Emergency surgery gave her the best chance possible, and although she will always have some lasting effects from her injuries, the operation relieved the pressure on her pelvis, allowing her to toilet normally and giving her the opportunity to walk comfortably again as she continues to heal. Despite everything she has been through, Lina is the sweetest little girl. She is still learning that people can be kind, and she needs a little time to understand that no one will ever hurt her again. Every day her confidence grows, and beneath her understandable caution is a gentle, loving puppy who simply wants to feel safe.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇧🇦Bosnia
Shelter
Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs
Living with Lina
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs · Bosnia

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Bringing Lina home

What you'll need for Lina in week one.

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  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 Lina

What life with Lina looks like

Lina is a senior dog waiting at Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs in Bosnia.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇧🇦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 Lina, answered.

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