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Yantsi

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Meet Yantsi Born on 10th December 2018, this lovely boy is lovely… but when we asked the vet to check his slight limp, we discovered something shocking: Yantsi has pellets in his leg from being shot. Who knows how long he’s lived with these healed injuries—yet through it all, he still trusts and loves humans. 💔 We’ll need to run a few more tests and possibly provide veterinary intervention before Yantsi can travel. Please help us make sure he has no ongoing health needs and gets the happy life he deserves. Despite everything, Yantsi remains a friendly, affectionate older gentleman who loves people and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. He’s eager to please and definitely not ready for retirement yet! If you’d like to give Yantsi his chance at happiness, please message us directly or visit our website:

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇧🇬Bulgaria
Shelter
Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue
Living with Yantsi
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue · BulgariaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Yantsi home

What you'll need for Yantsi in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Yantsi

What life with Yantsi looks like

Yantsi is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue in Bulgaria.

An 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 Yantsi, answered.

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