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Ginny

Female · Puppy · 4 months

Ginny is one of the less fortunate dogs who was rescued as a big puppy in the hope that we could find her a home, but she never had a home offer. She has spent years in kennels and because she never had much human contact and socialisation she is a very shy and timid girl, who will need a special home with an understanding of how to support her and help her adapt to life in a home. She will need a long time to decompress with gentle guidance and lots of patience. But seeing a dog like her blossom is so rewarding and the relation she will develop to her guardian will be exceptional and worth all the effort! The ideal home for this beautiful girl will be in quiet surroundings, no small children and with a confident, friendly resident dog she can lean on for comfort. The home must have a far sized absolutely secure garden and space enough for her to have a separate area as safe space so she can interact on her terms without any pressure. Spayed, vaccinated & microchipped

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇲🇰Skopje
Shelter
Strays Without Borders
Living with Ginny
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Strays Without Borders · Skopje

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ginny home

What you'll need for Ginny in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Ginny

What life with Ginny looks like

Ginny is a medium-sized puppy/kitten dog waiting at Strays Without Borders in Skopje.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇲🇰Adopting from North Macedonia

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.

Skopje, North Macedonia browse more dogs in North Macedonia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ginny, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ginny?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Strays Without Borders handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ginny on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ginny if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Strays Without Borders 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Ginny 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 Ginny 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 Strays Without Borders early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ginny 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.
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