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Husky · Male · Adult · 7 years

Balou was secured by the veterinary office due to poor husbandry. Balou has obviously not yet had much experience in life. No play rules either. Therefore, the temperamental male dog is quite distant and untrained. He jumps at people, pulls on the leash, and likes to go full speed. The handsome fellow, however, is friendly and open. As a Husky, he wants to be moved a lot and is therefore looking for sporty owners who already have some dog experience. We cannot yet say much about Balou's behavior towards his fellow animals. However, he will certainly get along with female dogs. Balou has not yet met any children, and we do not know if he can be left alone. His new owners should have a lot of time for him so that they can, in the beginning, quietly figure out how Balou behaves in the household environment. His training will also take some time.

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Balou wurde aufgrund einer schlechten Haltung durch das Veterinäramt sichergestellt. Balou hat in seinem bisherigen Leben offenbar noch nicht viel kennengelernt. Auch keine Spielregeln. Daher ist der temperamentvolle Rüde recht distanzlos und unerzogen. Er springt an Menschen hoch, zieht an der Leine und gibt gerne Vollgas. Der hübsche Kerl ist dabei aber freundlich und aufgeschlossen. Als Husky möchte er viel bewegt werden und er sucht daher sportliche Halter, die schon etwas Hundeerfahrung mitbringen sollten. Wir können noch nicht so viel über Balous Verhalten gegenüber seinen Artgenossen sagen. Mit Hündinnen wird er aber sicherlich zurecht kommen. Kinder kennt Balou bislang nicht und wir wissen leider nicht ob er gut alleine bleiben kann. Seine neuen Halter sollten viel Zeit für ihn haben um gerade in der Anfangszeit in Ruhe herausfinden zu können, wie Balou sich im häuslichen Umfeld benimmt. Auch seine Erziehung wird noch etwas Zeit in Anspruch nehmen.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Braunschweig
Shelter
Tierheim Braunschweig
Living with Balou
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Braunschweig · BraunschweigLearn about Husky

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Balou home

What you'll need for Balou 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
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    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 Balou

What life with Balou looks like

Balou is a adult husky dog waiting at Tierheim Braunschweig in Braunschweig.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Balou, answered.

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