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Pirga

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

PirgaMale dog, medium in size. Approx. 6 years old (Feb 2025). Good with dogs, and adores kids. Doesn't like cats or chickens! Meet PirgaHandsome Pirga is about 6 years old and looking for somewhere to finally call home after a life on the streets. Could you offer this happy boy a loving home for life? Pirga is described as a good dog - loves to run, good with other dogs and adores kids. Pirga is fully-vaccinated, neutered, and would make a perfect addition to a cat and chicken-free family! All of our dogs are tested for the following conditions as part of our standard testing procedure - Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, Brucellosis (since 11th June 2021). Rescue back up for life If you are interested in adopting Pigra, please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Pirga

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Pirga

What life with Pirga looks like

Pirga is a medium-sized 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 Pirga, answered.

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