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Cupa

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

CupaMale dog, medium in size. Approx. 2 years old (February 2026). Loves children and gets along well with female dogs. Not a fan of dominant male dogs. Meet CupaCupa is a street dog, who wandered around the city before settling in our rescuer's neighbourhood. He started bothering the neighbours because he was entering buildings searching for food, so our rescuer stepped in before Cupa was removed. Cupa gets along well with female dogs and friendly males - he’s not a huge fan of overly dominant males and he needs a cat free home. Cupa loves children and is very good around them. Cupa is neutered, vaccinated and negative on tests. 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 Cupa please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Cupa

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Good with kids

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About Cupa

What life with Cupa looks like

Cupa 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.

Tirana, Albania — browse more dogs in Albania.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cupa, answered.

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