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Albie

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

AlbieSmall/medium tri-paw boy of around 3 years old (at June 2026). Loves everyone, including other dogs, cats and kids. Perfect family friend looking for his forever family. Meet AlbieAlbie was taken from a government pound when he was spotted with a serious leg injury. He was xrayed and examined but it was determined he had no feeling in the leg and would never regain the use of it so a decision was made to amputate. Having 3 legs does not bother him at all. He’s a happy little boy who is great with kids, cats and dogs. Albie is vaccinated and neutered. What else can we say about this boy? He’s the pension owner’s golden boy. She describes him as perfect. All our dogs are tested for the following prior to travel: Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Erlichiosis, Lyme Disease, Brucellosis (since 11th June 2021). Rescue back up for life If you are interested in adopting Albie please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Albie

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Albie

What life with Albie looks like

Albie is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Balkan Underdogs in Tirana.

A young 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 Albania

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 Albie, answered.

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