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Adopt Toby

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Toby is a medium-sized mixed breed with a gentle heart and a story that deserves a happy ending. Born on 15/10/2024, he was one of six puppies welcomed into the world at a friend’s home — a sweet start to life surrounded by love. At the shelter, Toby was a social butterfly: happily living alongside very young children, 20 dogs, and 10 cats. He was always content just to be near you, soaking up affection and companionship. In May, Toby was adopted, but sadly never fully settled. Due to changes in his adopter’s personal circumstances, he was moved into kennels — a tough transition for such a sensitive boy. But Toby is slowly coming back to life. Now in care again, he’s beginning to show signs of playfulness, especially with his best friend Jack. It’s a joy to see his spark returning. Toby is shy at first, but with patience and love, he blossoms. He’s looking for a calm, understanding home where he can feel safe and cherished — a place where he can continue to heal and thrive. 💛 Could you be the one to help Toby write his next chapter? 📩 Message us if you have space in your heart and home for this gentle boy

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇧🇬Bulgaria
Shelter
Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue
Living with Toby
  • Good with kids
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Toby home

What you'll need for Toby 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 Toby

What life with Toby looks like

Toby is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue in Bulgaria.

An young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Toby, answered.

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