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Santo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Age (Years): 5-6 monthsYear Of Birth: March 2026In Shelter Since: August 2026. Sex: Male. Breed: .Colour: White. Size: .Weight (Kgs): .Good With Children? .Good With Other Dogs? .Good With Cats? .Energy Level: .Temperament: .Experienced Owners Only: .Neutered: .Vaccinated: .Microchipped: . Santo is a beautiful young boy who has already experienced far more than any puppy should. At only around five to six months old, Santo and his sister Priska were taken by the dog catchers and ended up in a death camp. Their treatment there left them frightened, traumatised and desperately in need of kindness. Thankfully, Santo and Priska were rescued. When they came out, they were extremely thin, hungry and in a terrible condition. They needed to be bathed immediately before being examined by a vet and moved into safe pension accommodation. Santo is the slightly more cream and yellow-coloured of the two siblings. He is also brother to Dobby and Darby. What Santo needs most now is time, patience and people who will show him that humans can be kind.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇧🇦Bosnia
Shelter
Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs
Living with Santo
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs · BosniaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Santo home

What you'll need for Santo 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 Santo

What life with Santo looks like

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

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 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 Santo, answered.

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