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Martin (Мартин)

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Found on: February 4, 2023. Found in: Balchik, Bulgaria Martin is about 11 years old. From the time he was a puppy, he lived in front of an apartment block. He received food regularly and even had his own little house. Over time he became the guardian of everyone who lived there: he watched over their cars, their children, and their dogs. He roamed freely, but he always came back. And so it went for 11 years. . . Martin's life, like that of all stray animals, is far from paradise. On the street they are under constant stress, chased, beaten, and pelted with stones. . . . Unfortunately, one day Martin bit a woman, whether with reason or without. . . . Martin's days of freedom came to an end. He had to be removed from the street. After 11 years of loyalty, everyone who cared for him threw up their hands: no one wanted to, or could, take him in. But Martin had one trump card: he is a friend of one of our volunteers, who advocated for him and would not let loyal Martin end up in a shelter or who knows where. That is how Grandpa Martin came to us. He went through very hard days and moods, but he is alive and well. Some days he grieves. Some days he runs and plays with the other puppies. But he is alive. It would be hard to find him a home, but if someone wishes, they can become his virtual adoptive sponsor, and we would be grateful. And miracles do happen, so perhaps someone will want to bring real happiness to Marti, our patriarch.

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Намерена на: 4 февруари 2023 г. Намерена в: Балчик, Bulgaria Мартин е на около 11 години, от бебе живял пред жилищен блок. Получавал редовно храна и дори си имал собствена къщичка. С времето станал пазач на всички живущи там, пазел колите им, децата им, кучетата им. Скитал свободно, но винаги се прибирал. И така 11 години. . . Живота на Мартин както и на всички бездомни въобще не е рай. На улицата са подложени на постоянен стрес, гонени, бити, замеряни. . . . За съжаление един ден Мартин с причина или без захапва една жена. . . . Дните на свобода за Мартин приключват. Трябва да бъде махнат от улицата. След 11 години вярност всички грижещи се за него вдигат ръце, никой не желае, не може да го прибере. Но Мартин има един коз, той е приятел на наш доброволец, който се застъпва за него и не позволява верния Мартин да попадне в приют или кой знае къде. Така Дядо Мартин попадна при нас. Премина през много тежки дни и настроения, но е жив и здрав. Има дни, в които тъгува. Има дни, в които бяга и играе с останалите кученца. Но е жив. Трудно бихме му намерили дом, но ако някой желае може да му стане виртуален осиновител, ще сме благодарни. Но пък и чудеса се случват, може би някой ще иска да даде истинско щастие за Марти, нашият патриарх.

Size
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Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇧🇬Bulgaria
Shelter
Fluffy Paws Of Bulgaria
Living with Martin (Мартин)
  • ✓Good with kids
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About Martin (Мартин)

What life with Martin (Мартин) looks like

Martin (Мартин) is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Fluffy Paws Of Bulgaria in Bulgaria.

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 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 — browse more dogs in Bulgaria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Martin (Мартин), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Martin (Мартин)?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Fluffy Paws Of Bulgaria handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Martin (Мартин) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Martin (Мартин) if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Fluffy Paws Of Bulgaria 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 Martin (Мартин) 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 Martin (Мартин) 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 Fluffy Paws Of Bulgaria early rather than rehoming privately; they know Martin (Мартин) 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 (BG). 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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