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Dobby

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Dobby***IN UK FOSTER*** Male dog, medium in size. Approx. 4 years old (April 2026). Loves a cuddle and gets on well with other dogs. Can live with children over the age of 12. Meet DobbySuper cute Dobby (was Boober) is very friendly, obedient and is medium in size (around 16-18kg). When he was rescued, he had cherry eye however this has now been operated on and he is fully recovered. Dobby is a super friendly dog who lives for a cuddle and is playful, and is good with other dogs. He recently came back into our care as he struggled to relax around the toddler in the home, despite his adopters trying very hard for several months. He is looking for a home without children or children 12 plus. Dobby would love a garden where he can potter about or just sit in the sun - he just loves to be outside. He has settled really well into his foster family and is ready to find his forever home. Dobby can be strong on the lead so will need an owner that is able to work on this All our dogs are tested for the following prior to travel: Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Erlichiosis, Lyme Disease, Brucellosis (since 11th June 2021). Rescue Backup for Life If you are interested in adopting beautiful Dobby please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Dobby

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Dobby

What life with Dobby looks like

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

An 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 Dobby, answered.

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