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Doug

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

DougMale dog, small in size. Approx. 8 years old (August 2026). Gentle and friendly boy who loves children and gets on well with cats and other dogs. Meet DougDoug is a small mixed-breed boy who has spent far too much of his life without a home to call his own. For many years, Doug survived alone on the streets, knowing hunger, cold and the uncertainty of never having somewhere safe to sleep. Thankfully, his rescuer found him and brought him to safety. Doug still carries a little reminder of his former life, the identification tag in his ear from his days as a street dog, which will be removed by the vet. Despite everything he's been through, Doug is a wonderfully sweet and gentle boy. He is friendly and well socialised, loves people and gets along well with other dogs and cats. Doug isn't asking for much. A warm home, a comfy bed, plenty of love and a family to show him what it feels like to truly belong. Doug 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 Doug please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Doug

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

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About Doug

What life with Doug looks like

Doug is a small 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Doug, answered.

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