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Baloo

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Baloo, a 2014-born male, has been living at the Namaco animal shelter in Romania for several years. He is somewhat shy around people, especially strangers. However, during our autumn trip in 2021, Baloo behaved differently than usual. When entering his enclosure, he no longer ran away or hid in panic, but instead watched the activity in the enclosure with curiosity. Baloo would benefit from people who exude a lot of calmness, patience, and composure. He needs time to get used to new situations. Without haste and rapid movements, you can see Baloo's tension decrease. Then he becomes so brave that he even comes to get treats, which he now eats directly from your hand. An initial dog in a new home would also be great for our reserved dog. Baloo travels fully vaccinated, chipped, dewormed, neutered, tested for Mediterranean diseases, and with an EU pet passport to his new home.

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Lange Zeit war an Baloo kein Herankommen möglich. Im rumänischen Namaco-Tierheim lebt er bereits seit einigen Jahren. Der im Jahr 2014 geborene Rüde zeigt sich ein wenig scheu gegenüber Menschen, ganz besonders für ihn fremde Personen. Während unserer Herbstreise im Jahr 2021 verhielt sich Baloo jedoch anders als sonst. Betrat man den Zwinger, so lief er nicht mehr gleich panisch davon oder verkroch sich, sondern schaute dem Treiben im Zwinger neugierig zu. Menschen, die sehr viel Ruhe ausstrahlen, geduldig und ausgeglichen sind, wären für Baloo perfekt. Er braucht viel Zeit um sich an neue Situationen zu gewöhnen. Ohne Hektik und übereilt schnelle Bewegungen kann man sehen, wie Baloo's Anspannung abfällt. Dann wird er sogar so mutig und holt sich Leckereien ab, die er mittlerweile sogar schon direkt aus der Hand nascht. Auch ein Ersthund im neuen zu Hause wäre für unseren zurückhaltenden Hundemann toll. Baloo reist vollständig geimpft, gechippt, entwurmt, kastriert, auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet und mit einem EU-Heimtierausweis in sein neues Zuhause.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇩🇪Bitterfeld - Wolfen

Shelter

Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V.

Living with Baloo

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Baloo

What life with Baloo looks like

Baloo is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V. in Bitterfeld - Wolfen.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Baloo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Baloo?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V. 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?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V. whether they will for Baloo, what they require (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?: Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V. lists Baloo as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Baloo isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Tiernothilfe Zweite Chance e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them 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 (DE). 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.