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Baloo

Male · Puppy · 9 months

Balou was found as a tiny puppy with his litter in the trash. A difficult start in life that didn't stop him from becoming an incredibly joyful, tender, and energetic dog. A cross between an Atlas Shepherd, Balou is a magnificent young dog with long hair and big paws, with an appearance as endearing as his character. Balou loves human contact. He likes to come for hugs, climb up against you to be as close as possible and enjoy every moment of attention. He is also a dog who loves to move, play, go for walks and discover the world. Very sociable, Balou gets along with dogs, cats, children as well as farm animals. He will need a real family life, balanced, with nice walks, moments of play, presence and a lot of affection. Young, beautiful, kind, sociable and deeply endearing, Balou really has everything to please. He is an ideal family dog, the kind of companion who will quickly take up a lot of space in your daily life... and even more in your heart.

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Balou a été retrouvé tout petit avec sa fratrie dans les poubelles. Un début de vie difficile qui ne l’a pourtant pas empêché de devenir un chien incroyablement joyeux, tendre et plein d’énergie. Croisé Berger de l’Atlas, Balou est un magnifique jeune chien aux poils longs et aux grosses patounes, avec une allure aussi attachante que son caractère. Balou adore le contact humain. Il aime venir chercher des câlins, grimper contre vous pour être au plus près et profiter de chaque moment d’attention. C’est aussi un chien qui aime bouger, jouer, partir en promenade et découvrir le monde. Très sociable, Balou s’entend avec les chiens, les chats, les enfants ainsi qu’avec les animaux de la ferme. Il aura besoin d’une vraie vie de famille, équilibrée, avec de belles promenades, des moments de jeu, de la présence et beaucoup d’affection. Jeune, magnifique, gentil, sociable et profondément attachant, Balou a vraiment tout pour plaire. C’est un chien de famille idéal, le genre de compagnon qui prendra vite beaucoup de place dans votre quotidien… et encore plus dans votre cœur.

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy · 9 months

Location

🇫🇷France

Shelter

Nos Amis Pour La Vie Europe

Living with Baloo

✓Good with kids

Cared for by Nos Amis Pour La Vie Europe · France

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About Baloo

What life with Baloo looks like

Baloo is a medium-sized puppy dog waiting at Nos Amis Pour La Vie Europe in France.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Baloo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Baloo?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Nos Amis Pour La Vie Europe handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Baloo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Baloo if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Nos Amis Pour La Vie Europe 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 Baloo 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 Baloo 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 Nos Amis Pour La Vie Europe early rather than rehoming privately; they know Baloo 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 (FR). 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.