Animal Rescue Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria · 40 animale disponibil
Animale la această schiore
Gotovi da si otidat vkashti (Готови да си отидат вкъщи)
Tri kracheta, tri sartsa, tri kucheta (Три крачета, три сърца, три кучета)
Kharvi – istoriya, koyato ne bivashe da se sluchva (Харви – история, която не биваше да се случва)
3 farfalacheta na mama Elena (3 фърфалачета на мама Елена)
Pagina 1 din 2 · 40 animale
About
About Animal Rescue Sofia
Animal Rescue Sofia is a dog and cat shelter based in Sofia, Bulgaria. There are currently 17 dogs and 7 cats listed for adoption.
The animals currently listed at Animal Rescue Sofia range in age from about 0 to 7 years old.
Adoption process
Adopting from Sofia
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.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Animal Rescue Sofia directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Bulgaria, see our Bulgaria import guide.
Nearby
Other shelters in Bulgaria
Animal Rescue Sofia is one of 18+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Bulgaria. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- Bansko Street Dogs — Bansko (22 animals)
- Ecoravnovesie Sofia — Sofia (130 animals)
- Eeremiah — Sofia (14 animals)
- Every Dog Matters EU — Kostinbrod (31 animals)
- Four Paws Bulgaria (ЧЕТИРИ ЛАПИ) — Sofia (11 animals)
- FREYA Foundation Bulgaria (45 animals)
- FREYA Foundation Bulgaria — Varna region (Avren) (25 animals)
- Helen — Vratsa region (38 animals)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Animal Rescue Sofia located?
Animal Rescue Sofia is in Sofia, Bulgaria.
How many animals does Animal Rescue Sofia have available for adoption?
Animal Rescue Sofia currently has 40 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 17 dogs. Plus 7 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Animal Rescue Sofia?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Animal Rescue Sofia directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Animal Rescue Sofia handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.
Can I adopt from Animal Rescue Sofia if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Animal Rescue Sofia typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Animal Rescue Sofia a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Animal Rescue Sofia is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Animal Rescue Sofia?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Animal Rescue Sofia directly. Typical fees in Bulgaria cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Animal Rescue Sofia via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.