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Ruby

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

RubyGorgeous female pointer cross, large in size. Approx. 3. 5 years old (September 2026). Loves a cuddle and is good with other dogs. Meet RubyThis beautiful girl is Ruby. She was found in a catastrophic condition, completely starved and literally before she died of hunger and cold. She was taken to safety by our rescuer and this saved her life. Despite being found is such a terrible condition, Ruby is a lovely dog and she is slowly gaining weight. She’s very happy mixing with the other dogs in the pension and likes to play with them. Ruby loves people and is very cuddly! She is a big dog, probably a pointer mix. Ruby is spayed, vaccinated and negative on tests. 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 Ruby please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Ruby

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs

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About Ruby

What life with Ruby looks like

Ruby is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Ruby, answered.

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