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Labrador Retriever · Female

Background Hope is a lovely, friendly little labrador cross who was found in the Macedonian streets all skin and bones. She was obviously very sick and needed help, so we too her to the vet. It turned out she had leishmaniosis, but luckily she responded really well to the treatment and is now healthy and happy. She has been with us in kennels for more than two years and really hopes to find her very own home with a warm soft place to sleep and all the love and attention she craves for. Likes This black gem is such an adorable girl, she loves everybody and has a very soft, gentle nature. She loves when the rescuers visit her in kennels and give her cuddles, and the best thing is if they take her for a little adventure, even if it means going to the vet. She takes it all in her stride and enjoys every little break from the grey life in kennels. She walks well on the lead. Hope gets on very well with children and will make a wonderful family dog. Her energy level is average but she would enjoy lots of walking and likes to explore the world around her. Hope is very good with other dogs, she likes to play but is submissive and very friendly. With cats she is fine too. Dislikes and issues Now that Hope is healthy again there are no issues with her at all. Her leishmaniosis is well managed with medication and proper care. We don’t know if she has ever lived in a home, so she might need house training, but she is a very clever girl so she will soon catch up. Ideal home Hope would really like to live with someone who has lots of time for walks and will be together with her most of the time – she really needs someone she can give all that love that she has saved up. She would be suitable for first dog owners and can live as an only dog or in a multiple dog home. Hope is very good with children and will make a lovely family dog. Hope is spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇲🇰Skopje
Shelter
Strays Without Borders
Living with Hope
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Strays Without Borders · SkopjeLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Hope home

What you'll need for Hope 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 Hope

What life with Hope looks like

Hope is a medium-sized adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Strays Without Borders in Skopje.

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 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hope, answered.

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