Not confirmed since October 21, 2026

Vanja

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Breed: Mix. Gender: Female. Date of birth: March 2026. Height: 48 cm. Weight: 15 kgIn a shelter from: June 2026 Family in the shelter: Brother: Akif; Vanja and her brother Akif were found in June 2026. They were extremely thin, exhausted and covered in ticks. From the very first day, we did everything we could to provide them with the care, treatment and vitamin support they needed, so they could regain their strength and enjoy carefree days playing with the other puppies. Today, Vanja is a happy and playful girl, but her difficult beginnings have left a small mark on her. She is still a little wary and shy around people. She doesn’t ask for much – just a little patience, gentleness and security. We believe that in a warm and loving home, with someone who will give her love and understanding, Vanja will slowly let her barriers down. Because sometimes all it takes is a gentle touch, a calm voice and the feeling that she is finally safe for a little heart to completely open up. Vanja deserves to discover a life without fear – a life filled with love, security and her very own people.

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy

Location

🇧🇦Bosnia

Shelter

Animal Rescue Bosnia

Cared for by Animal Rescue Bosnia · Bosnia Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Vanja home

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About Vanja

What life with Vanja looks like

Vanja is a medium-sized puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Rescue Bosnia 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 Vanja, answered.

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