Pets / Fur Babies

🐾 Vets

“We had a good experience with Veterinarska Stanica Sarajevo – state run services – English speaking staff. They are open Mon-Sun 8 am. until 10 pm (cleaning is between 9 pm & 10 pm). After 10 pm, they offer emergency services, allowing you to call for emergency pet care or an ambulance between 10 pm & 8 am. Payment is in cash, they don’t accept cards.” An expat

“Did you know there’s a state-run pet adoption program that runs every year from around September or October through late December? It’s completely free: microchipping, pet passport, vaccinations are all covered. You just get to go home with your new furry friend! For more information, reach out to Veterinarska Stanica Sarajevo“.

“To be honest, my experience with veterinary services here has been a bit mixed, and I hesitate to fully recommend any clinic with full confidence. That said, I’ve found that 4Pet, Tim Vet, Vetanova, and the Veterinary Faculty tend to stand out as more reliable compared to others. City Vet has a solid reputation for complex procedures like amputations :(, but for general care, I prefer to go to 4Pet or Tim Vet”. A local friend

Pet Ambulance & Emergency Services Numbers

  • VTA Stup – Mala Praksa: 033 770 360 (Ambulance) & 061 157 350 (Emergency Services)
  • VTAVogosca: 033 482 213 (Ambulance) & 061 728 292 (E.S.)
  • VTA Hadzici: 033 420 266 (Ambulance) & 061 218 256 (E.S.)
  • VTA Slatina: 033 216 848 (Ambulance) & 061 173 980 (E.S.)
  • VTA Ilijas: 033 400 673 (Ambulance & 061 161 156 (E.S.)
  • VTA Stup – teren: 061 191 095 (only E.S.)

Pet Taxi / Daycare

Snupi is a comprehensive pet care service based in Sarajevo, offering everything from pet taxi rides to training, daycare, and dog walking. Their in-city pet taxi service costs 20 KM per trip (with return included for vet visits), and intercity or cross-border transport available at 1 KM per kilometer. They also organize excursions for dogs – 35 KM for small dogs, and 55 KM for large ones, including transportation and food. Monthly walking packages are available for 200 KM, providing regular group walks to keep pets active and social. For pet owners seeking more support, Snupi offers a full-service one-month training program for 1,050 KM. This includes behavior training, socialization, daily walks, daycare, excursions, overnightcare, and transportation to the vet when needed.

Pet Shops

Ketti Ltd – World of Pets – One of the most popular pet shops in Sarajevo, Ketti offers a wide selection of high-quality pet food and supplies imported from Germany. The staff are knowledgeable, trained in Germany, and speak English.

“They have amazing fish supplies and great-size aquariums with all sorts of fish; from plecostomus to neon tetras” — A fish expert.

Zoo Centar – A well-established local pet shop chain known for its high-quality pet food and supplies. You’ll find their stores in major malls like ARIA, SCC, and Alta, as well as in neighborhoods across the city including Grbavica, Otoka, Ciglane, and Ilidža. Online order is also an option with Zoo Centar.

Moving Your Pets and Fur Babies to Sarajevo

Bringing your pet into Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is possible under specific conditions designed to ensure animal health and public safety. These rules apply to non-commercial movements: meaning pets are accompanying their owners for personal travel and not for sale or transfer of ownership. The requirements vary depending on the country of origin and its classification under EU regulations (Annex IV – Part A, Part B, or countries not listed).

Whether you’re traveling from an EU/EFTA member state, a third country listed in Part B, or an unlisted country, you must follow strict protocols including microchipping, rabies vaccination, proper documentation, and entry through designated points. Exceptions exist for pets marked with tattoos before July 3, 2011, and for those traveling in groups of more than five animals.

For detailed information, please refer to the official website.

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