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Earl

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

EarlMale dog, small to medium in size and weighing about 11 kg. Approx. 8 years old (October 2026). Friendly and affectionate boy who loves cuddles and gets on well with other dogs. Meet EarlEarl was spotted stumbling at the side of the road. His rescuers stopped to help, and moments later he lost consciousness. He was rushed straight to a vet before moving into foster care, where he spent a month recovering. He had a large, old wound on his neck which has now healed. He has now moved to pension care. Earl is a cheerful, playful boy with a lovely nature. He loves human company and cuddles, gets on well with other dogs and enjoys playing with them. Earl is neutered, vaccinated and negative on tests. He occasionally has tremors in his right front leg and is currently taking a supplement prescribed by his vet. Earl is looking for a home where he can enjoy company, cuddles and playtime. Our dogs are tested for the following conditions as part of our standard testing procedure - Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis and Brucellosis (Since 11th June 2021). Rescue Back-Up for Life If you would are interested in adopting Earl, please complete the register of interest form on our website or contact us.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Earl

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs

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About Earl

What life with Earl looks like

Earl is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Earl, answered.

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