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Tony

Male · Puppy · 4 months

Age (Years): .Year Of Birth: .In Shelter Since: Mar 2026. Sex: Male. Breed: Mixed Breed. Colour: Black & Tan. Size: Medium. Weight (Kgs): .Good With Children? .Good With Other Dogs? .Good With Cats? .Energy Level: .Temperament: Timid, but learning to trustExperienced Owners Only: Yes, he will take a while to settle down and trust. Neutered: .Vaccinated: .Microchipped: . Tony has spent his whole life waiting for a chance that many dogs take for granted. As a puppy, he was rescued from the streets by kind-hearted people and taken to a boarding kennel, where he remained for years. Although he was safe, he never experienced the comfort of a loving home or learned to trust the world around him. A few months ago, our friend Ivka asked Hope to take Tony in and help him prepare for a brighter future. Since arriving, he has been taking small but meaningful steps forward every day. Tony is still a shy boy and can be cautious when meeting new people, but with patience and gentle encouragement, his confidence is slowly growing. He is learning to relax, beginning to trust those who care for him, and is being introduced to walking on a lead at his own pace.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇧🇦Bosnia
Shelter
Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs
Living with Tony
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hope VMS / Elaines Dogs · Bosnia

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Tony home

What you'll need for Tony 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 Tony

What life with Tony looks like

Tony is a small puppy/kitten 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.

Bosnia, Bosnia and Herzegovina browse more dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tony, answered.

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