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Sava (Сава)

Male · Senior · 10 years

This is Sava, almost 10 years old grandfather from shelter "Gorni Bogrov". Unfortunately, he has spent his entire life in enclosures, hoping someone would adopt him. He has been at the shelter since 2015, when he was 7 months old. Brown in color. Slender and handsome. Of course, he is good with people. He is social. Your Sava, enclosure D-25, shelter "Gorni Bogrov"

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Това е Сава, почти 10 годишен дядо от приют "Горни Богров". За съжаление той е прекарал целия си живот в загражденията, надявайки се някой да го осинови. От 2015 г. е в приюта само когато е бил на 7 месеца. Кафяв на цвят. Строен и красив. Разбира се добре с хора. Социален е. Твой Сава, заграждение Д-25 , приют "Горни Богров" ушна марка 12 839

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇧🇬Sofia
Shelter
Ecoravnovesie Sofia
Living with Sava (Сава)
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Ecoravnovesie Sofia · Sofia

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Sava (Сава) home

What you'll need for Sava (Сава) 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 Sava (Сава)

What life with Sava (Сава) looks like

Sava (Сава) is a large senior dog waiting at Ecoravnovesie Sofia in Sofia.

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.

Sofia, Bulgaria browse more dogs in Bulgaria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sava (Сава), answered.

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