Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue

Santerpaws Bulgarian Rescue says on its about page that it is "a registered charity in England and Wales, Charity No. 1183401". The Charity Commission register lists it as registered on 14 May 2019. According to the rescue, it operates in northern Bulgaria and "provides rescue, shelter, rehabilitation and rehoming", alongside neutering work.

The fee and what it covers

The rescue's website gives two different figures, so check which applies to you:

• Its adoption information page says: "The current adoption fee is £450." It describes a £60 deposit to secure the adoption, with the remaining £390 due when the dog is booked onto transport to the UK. The page says: "This adoption fee is non-refundable."
• Its adoption application page says: "the total adoption fee is £430 (a non-refundable £40 deposit plus £390 payable when transport is booked)".

According to the adoption information page, the fee covers:

• vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, and food while the dog is in the shelter's care
• veterinary checks, treatments and required medical tests before departure, including canine brucellosis
• microchipping, a passport, and the TRACES and APHA paperwork needed for travel
• neutering before the dog leaves the shelter
• "All transport costs to the UK"

The same page says: "There are no additional costs or fundraising required outside of this adoption fee."

Home checks and the process

The rescue's website describes four steps: Browse, Apply, Review and Transport. The adoption information page says: "We will review you application and arrange a home check." The application page says: "All forever homes are subject to a home check which you agree to by enquiring" and "We also carry out follow up checks once the pet is in your possesion." It adds that checks "are performed on our behalf by a volunteer or a virtual home check may be arranged dependant on circumstances."

Transport and collection

According to the adoption information page, adopters receive notice of the expected delivery date before departure, and the transport company arranges collection points and times. It says multiple dogs may travel on the same trip, so adopters must be available for the full collection day, and that the route and collection points are fixed and cannot be changed. It also says traffic or weather may cause delays. The pages we read don't state how often transport runs.

Who they rehome to

The pages we read don't state the rescue's policies on homes with cats, children or no garden, or which UK regions it covers. Its dogs listing shows dogs in UK foster in places including Cornwall, Kent and Lincoln. Ask the rescue directly about your circumstances.

After you adopt

The application page says: "We offer full rescue backup and can be contacted at any time about anything." It also says the rescue's terms include that "all future rehoming must be arranged through them, even if the dog is going to friends or family".

Details verified 14 October 2026 from the rescue's own website and the Charity Commission register, to the best of our knowledge. Fees and policies change, so always confirm directly with the rescue.