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Toivo

Mixed Breed Β· Male Β· Young Β· 2 years

Meet Toivo – A Brave Little Pup Ready for His Forever Home 🐾 This sweet boy Toivo came in with his siblings, battling Demodex, a skin condition passed from mum at birth. It often stays dormant, but stress or change can bring it out. Thankfully, Toivo is now fully recovered and thriving! Born 23/01/2024, Toivo is a medium-sized mixed breed with a gentle nature and a heart full of love. He’s grown up around cats, dogs, and children, making him the perfect addition to a busy, loving household. 🩺 Health & Adoption Info: – Fully vaccinated βœ… – Neutered βœ… – Brucellosis tested negative βœ… – Cat, dog & child friendly πŸ±πŸΆπŸ‘Ά – Passport ready for travel ✈️ – Home check & adoption fee apply πŸ“ Location: Pleven, Bulgaria πŸ“Ž Status: Available Toivo’s resilience and sweetness make him a truly special pup. If you’re ready to give him the loving home he deserves, please message us. And if you can’t adopt, PLEASE SHAREβ€” help Toivo find his happily ever after

Size
Medium
Age
Young Β· 2 years
Location
πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬Bulgaria
Shelter
Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue
Living with Toivo
  • βœ“Vaccinated
  • βœ“Neutered
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Santerpaws Bulgarian RescueΒ Β· BulgariaLearn about Mixed Breed β†’
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Toivo home

What you'll need for Toivo in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Toivo

What life with Toivo looks like

Toivo 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" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬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.

Bulgaria, Bulgaria β€” browse more dogs in Bulgaria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Toivo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Toivo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Toivo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Toivo if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” 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 Toivo 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Toivo isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Toivo 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 β€” 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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