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Merlot

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

MerlotFemale dog, medium in size. Approx. 1. 5 years old (August 2025). Would make a super family pet - loves people, including children, cats and other dogs. Meet MerlotMerlot (and her sister Pinot) is a great dog and would make a lovely family pet. Both Merlot and Pinot are friends with everyone - they love people, children and cats! Merlot is happiest when she is in the company of several dogs who love to play. Merlot is vaccinated and will be spayed before travel. 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 Merlot please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Merlot

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Merlot

What life with Merlot looks like

Merlot is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Balkan Underdogs in Tirana.

A young 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.

Tirana, Albania — browse more dogs in Albania.

Frequently asked

Adopting Merlot, answered.

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