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Sofia

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Age (Years): .Year Of Birth: .In Shelter Since: .Sex: .Breed: .Colour: .Size: .Weight (Kgs): .Good With Children? .Good With Other Dogs? .Good With Cats? .Energy Level: .Temperament: .Experienced Owners Only: .Neutered: .Vaccinated: .Microchipped: . At just nine months old, Sofia has already experienced more fear and uncertainty than any young dog should ever have to face. This beautiful little girl was one of three dogs being held by dog catchers, with only hours remaining before they were due to be put to sleep. Without someone stepping in to save them, their lives would have ended before they had really begun. On 15th October 2026, we received a desperate message accompanied by a secretly recorded video showing three frightened dogs being held in a room awaiting their fate. They had until midday the following day to be rescued, and each needed €45 to secure their release. We couldn't bear the thought of these three innocent lives being lost, and thankfully, all three were saved just in time. Sofia and her two companions were immediately taken to the vet for examinations. Thankfully, they were all found to be healthy, although they still needed treatment for fleas and parasites, followed by their vaccinations and the care necessary to give them a fresh start. But what makes Sofia's story particularly touching is the way she responded to being rescued. This sweet, affectionate little girl clung so tightly to her rescuers that it was almost as though she understood what had happened and wanted to thank them for saving her life. After everything she had been through, all she seemed to want was to be close to someone who would keep her safe.

Size

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Age

Puppy

Location

🇧🇦Bosnia

Shelter

Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs

Living with Sofia

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs · Bosnia Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Sofia home

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About Sofia

What life with Sofia looks like

Sofia is a puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs in Bosnia.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇧🇦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 Sofia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sofia?: 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 Sofia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sofia 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Sofia 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 Sofia 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 Sofia 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.