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Griffin

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

GriffinSmall male dog. Approx. 7 years old (October 2026). Good with people and other dogs. Meet GriffinThis is cute Griffin! Griffin was rescued in 2021 with a number of other dogs when his owner was taken into hospital. Griffin is currently being safely looked after in a pension. He is quite relaxed and happy around people he knows but can be a little reserved at first. He lives with a number of dogs which he gets along with. Griffin is vaccinated, neutered and ready for a home of his own. 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 Griffin please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Griffin

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs

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About Griffin

What life with Griffin looks like

Griffin 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 Griffin, answered.

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