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Ben

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

BenMale dog, medium in size. Approx. 3 years old (September 2026). Friendly and affectionate boy who loves cuddles. He gets on well with cats and other dogs, and is particularly sweet with smaller dogs. Meet BenBen had spent his whole life living in a flat with his owner. Sadly, when his owner moved away for seasonal work, Ben wasn’t taken along. Instead, after three years of being someone’s dog, he was simply put out onto the street. Thankfully, Ben was found and brought to safety. He is now living in a pension, but after being accustomed to the comfort and companionship of a home, he is understandably finding this change difficult. Ben is a friendly, affectionate boy who loves adults and especially enjoys cuddles. He is good with cats and other dogs and is particularly lovely with smaller dogs. Ben can walk on a lead, and his rescuers will continue helping him practise while he waits for a family of his own. Among his photographs and videos are lovely little glimpses of the life Ben once knew. There is a photograph of him sitting in a car and a video of him sweetly giving his paw. They remind us that Ben has previously shared everyday life with someone and knows how special that companionship can be. Ben has already lost the only home he knew. Now he needs someone who will offer him the love, security and lifelong commitment he deserved the first time. Ben is neutered, vaccinated and negative on testing. 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 Ben please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Ben

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

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About Ben

What life with Ben looks like

Ben 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 Ben, answered.

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