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Lumi

Mixed Breed Β· Female Β· Puppy Β· 8 months

LumiFemale puppy, very small in size. Approx. 8-9 months old (November 2026). A little friendly cutie pie who gets on well with people and other dogs. Meet LumiFound in April 2026 when she was just a tiny puppy, Lumi is now living in pension care while she waits for a family of her own. Lumi is a friendly little girl who gets on well with people and other dogs. Lumi is vaccinated, negative on tests and will be spayed before travel to the UK. 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 like to be considered to adopt Lumi, please complete the register of interest form on our website or contact us.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy Β· 8 months
Location
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡±Tirana
Shelter
Balkan Underdogs
Living with Lumi
  • βœ“Vaccinated
  • βœ“Spayed
  • βœ“Good with dogs
Cared for by Balkan UnderdogsΒ Β· TiranaLearn about Mixed Breed β†’

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Bringing Lumi home

What you'll need for Lumi in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Lumi

What life with Lumi looks like

Lumi is a small puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Balkan Underdogs in Tirana.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window β€” 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.

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡±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 β€” confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

Tirana, Albania β€” browse more dogs in Albania.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lumi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lumi?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Balkan Underdogs handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lumi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lumi if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” 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 Lumi 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Lumi isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Balkan Underdogs early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lumi 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 β€” 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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