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Marto (Марто)

Male

Nine-year-old Uncle Marcho is the embodiment of calm and quiet wisdom, although his body is now failing him and he struggles with difficulties in his hind legs. Despite the years at the shelter, he has not lost his ability to love and longs for gentle human touch, which he accepts with gratitude and quiet joy. This kind and affectionate friend deserves a home without unnecessary stress, where slow walks and a soft bed will bring him the needed rest. May the remainder of his life be filled with security and warmth, something only a truly loving person can give him. Thank you to the 1500s Band! Uncle Marcho is waiting for you at the shelter in Gorni Bogrov. The walks of the 1500s Band are every Sunday between 10:00 and 14:00. Uncle Marcho's profile was created by Ralitsa Milanova - a certified trainer with many years of experience in rehabilitation and trauma-informed approach when working with dogs, with the support of Dogs Trust and the assistance of the Sofia Municipality.

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Деветгодишният Дядо Марто е въплъщение на спокойствието и тихата мъдрост, макар тялото му вече да го предава и да се бори със затруднения в задните лапи. Въпреки годините в приюта, той не е загубил способността си да обича и копнее за нежно човешко докосване, което приема с благодарност и тиха радост. Този мил и гальовен приятел заслужава дом без излишно напрежение, където бавните разходки и мекото легло ще му донесат нужния покой. Нека остатъкът от живота му бъде изпълнен със сигурност и топлина, каквито само един истински обичащ човек може да му подари/ Благодарим на Бандата на 1500-те! Дядо Марто ви очаква в приюта в Горни Богров. Достъпът на граждани в приюта е всеки ден, от 09:00 до 15:00 часа. Разходките на Бандата на 1500-те са всяка неделя, между 10:00 и 14:00 Профилът на Дядо Марто е съставен от Ралица Миланова – сертифициран треньор с дългогодишен опит в рехабилитацията и травма-информирания подход при работа с кучета, с подкрепата на Dogs Trust и съдействието на Столична община.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇧🇬Sofia
Shelter
Ecoravnovesie Sofia
Living with Marto (Марто)
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Ecoravnovesie Sofia · Sofia

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Marto (Марто) home

What you'll need for Marto (Марто) 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

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    €20–35

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About Marto (Марто)

What life with Marto (Марто) looks like

Marto (Марто) is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Ecoravnovesie Sofia in Sofia.

An 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 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.

Sofia, Bulgaria browse more dogs in Bulgaria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marto (Марто), answered.

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