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Adopt BALIN

Mixed Breed · Male

Meet Balin: The Dog with a Dual Personality! Balin is literally two-faced (in the best way possible!), sporting one awesome brown patch and one white patch. And his personality? It’s just as split! Which Balin will you get today? * The Enthusiastic Employee: This Balin is fun, energetic, and busy—always looking for a job and a great adventure! He is so excited about life that he needs a kind, patient person to teach him some leash manners because he truly wants to see everything at once! (We suspect some Spaniel sass is in the mix!) * The Professional Snuggler: This Balin is a massive cuddle bug who will happily melt into your lap (or a nearby sofa) for hours. He’s been practicing his gentle treat-taking and knows how to sit... mostly because sitting usually leads to cuddles. Are you ready for a dog that can do both? Balin is strong, sweet, and social, and he's looking for someone to guide him on his walks and enjoy his amazing enthusiasm. In return, you get a loyal best friend who is guaranteed to keep life interesting! (P.S. He loves dogs, but he believes cats are only for watching on TV. ) Approx weight 09/04/24: 22kgs Approx weight 15/07/25: 21.5kg Approx weight 08/01/26: 23kg Approx weight 15/04/26: 28.75kgs Approx measurements Neck 47cms Chest 76cms Length 68cms Height 55cms Pupdate 12/11/25 Balin enjoyed his play time in the park today with volunteer Denise, she was impressed with his recall in an enclosed area and believes Balin is a highly trainable dog. Pawgress report from Volunteer Denise 21/01/26: Balin greats you with enthusiastic tail wags, and shows devotion by leaning in and seeking cuddles. He displays pure joy on his walks and enjoys learning new tasks Balin will be loyal and unconditional and his love will be constant . Because he is so eager to please he will excel in all tasks, he wants to learn. He's great with all other dogs not so good with cats displays high prey drive.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇪🇸Lips Rescue
Shelter
Murcia)
Living with BALIN
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Murcia) · Lips RescueLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing BALIN home

What you'll need for BALIN in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About BALIN

What life with BALIN looks like

BALIN is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Murcia) in Lips Rescue.

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 Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Lips Rescue, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting BALIN, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about BALIN?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Murcia) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw BALIN on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt BALIN if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Murcia) 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is BALIN 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 BALIN 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 Murcia) early rather than rehoming privately; they know BALIN 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.
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