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Malena

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

MalenaLarge female Malinois. 5 years old (December 2025). Good with people, including older children, and other dogs. Meet MalenaMalena was found abandoned at the side of a busy road where she waited for days for her owner to return. When she was picked up she was skinny, sick and depressed, but some TLC from our lovely rescuer has turned her around. As a Malinois, Malena is a really active dog and will need an active home with lots of mental stimulation. She’s great with other dogs, people and can be placed with children - older children are recommended as she is energetic and playful. Marvellous Malena would make a wonderful member of an active family, she is such a sweet girl and deserves a wonderful forever home. All our dogs are tested for the following prior to travel: Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Erlichiosis, Lyme Disease, Brucellosis (since 11th June 2021). Rescue back up for life If you are interested in adopting Malena please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Malena

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Malena

What life with Malena looks like

Malena is an 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 Malena, answered.

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