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Bandit

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

BanditMale dog, medium in size. Approx. 1 year old (October 2026). The perfect dog - loves humans, including the little kind, cats and other dogs. Meet BanditBandit is a gorgeous dog with a sweet nature, playful personality and spotty paws! This lovely boy is full of fun and affection, and he is ready to find a family of his very own. Bandit gets along wonderfully with other dogs, cats, people, and children, making him a fantastic addition to many different types of homes. He loves spending time playing with children, enjoying toys, and having fun with his doggy friends. He also enjoys his walks and is currently learning how to walk nicely on a lead. With a little patience and continued training, Bandit is sure to grow into a wonderful companion. Bandit is one of five puppies rescued thanks to the kind sponsorship raised through a recent appeal. His siblings are Hank, Watson, Gus, and Demi, and they are all looking for loving new homes too. The puppies were found in early December 2025 as two litters with their mums, who were both feral dogs living in a local graveyard. A kind young man who feeds the colony alerted one of our rescuers about the puppies, giving them the chance to be brought to safety. Now safe and cared for, Bandit is hoping his forever family will find him soon. Could you be the happy ending Bandit has been waiting for? Bandit is vaccinated and negative on tests. He’ll be neutered before travel. 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 Bandit please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Bandit

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

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About Bandit

What life with Bandit looks like

Bandit 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 Bandit, answered.

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