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Rudy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

RudyMale dog, medium in size. Approx. 8. 5 years old (October 2026). Good with people, children and adores other dogs. Rudy has been with us for quite some time, and we would truly love for him to find his forever home. Because of this, and thanks to some lovely sponsors, we have reduced Rudy's adoption fee to £450. Meet RudyRudy spent at least last two and a half years on the street after he was abandoned as a young dog. When our rescuer first saw him he was very skinny and terrified. He did not allow our rescuer to approach him for a while, but with the help of other dogs from the street, he learned to trust people again. While living on the street he liked to stay in the school yard and hang out with the children. Unfortunately, he also got into the habit of chasing cars down the street so he was in constant danger of being run over. He loves people and spent a lot of time with the children from the school yard, so we believe he can live with a family with older children. Rudy is vaccinated, neutered, and ready for his own 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 Rudy then please register your interest here, or contact us for more information.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Rudy

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

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About Rudy

What life with Rudy looks like

Rudy 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 Rudy, answered.

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