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Santi

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

SantiMale Balkan hound, medium in size. Approx. 3. 5 years old (August 2026). Adores people and cuddles, great with other dogs, and is good with cats. Can be homed to families with children over 8 years old. Meet SantiSanti is a beautiful example of a Balkan hound, a breed known for making wonderful house guests. Likely cast aside by a hunter, he was struggling to survive on the streets when he was found with a serious infection in his paws that had left him unable to walk. Fortunately, Santi was rescued and received urgent medical care at a veterinary clinic. After a few days, he moved to a pension where his recovery continued. Thanks to his amazing sponsor, he is now doing well, his paws are healing, and he’s thriving. Described as a gentle, sweet-natured dog by both his rescuer and the pension owner, Santi adores people and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. He’s affectionate, cheerful, and playful without being overly active. A true cuddle bug, he loves to listen and will be easy to train. He can be homed with children over 8 years old. All our dogs are tested for the following prior to travel: Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Erlichiosis, Lyme Disease, Brucellosis (since 11th June 2021). vaccinated, and tested for Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Brucellosis. Rescue back up for life policy If you are interested in adopting Santi please register your interest here or contact us for more information.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇦🇱Tirana

Shelter

Balkan Underdogs

Living with Santi

✓Vaccinated
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

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About Santi

What life with Santi looks like

Santi 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Santi, answered.

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