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Balou

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Balou is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, neutered, vet checked and has an EU passport. A friendly hello to all dog lovers, my name is Balou and my birth date is approximately May 2015. I am a mixed-breed male dog and have a shoulder height of approximately 55cm. Don't you think I am a wonderful dog man and look simply incredible? Unfortunately, I am still waiting for my own home and therefore currently live in the animal shelter Herzsprung. My caretakers at the animal shelter have promised me that they will find me a loving home with responsible people, where I can spend the rest of my life. I think that's great and I want to tell you many things about me so you know if I would fit into your family. I must tell you right at the beginning that I am not an easy guy. Because I am a dog with two personalities. My first personality is that of a loving, affectionate, cheerful and smart puppy. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I love my owner very much and enjoy every affection from you immensely. I really enjoy the nice cuddle and snuggle time and also regularly ask for it. I love to run, play, jump and explore lots of things. Happy walks are exactly right for me and I really thrive during them. There are also many things I still need to learn, such as basic dog training. But with your loving training and my intelligence, I will be the top of the class and a real show dog. However, unfortunately, this behavior only shows towards women. My second personality is unfortunately the exact opposite and this behavior I show towards male bipeds. In my past, I have unfortunately had very bad experiences with men and this has left scars on my dog soul. Because I appear very suspicious, scared and also distant towards them. If I feel threatened by them, I also react with snapping and biting. Therefore, I am looking for a home with a responsible and all-female household and my new home should be in a rural environment. My caretakers at the animal shelter have explained to me that this behavior can certainly improve bit by bit with the right people and with loving, consistent upbringing and the support of a dog trainer. Then we will definitely become a great team and we will face every life situation together. In my new home, I would like to live as a single dog, because I become very jealous towards my fellow animals quickly. I hope very much that wonderful people fall in love with me and I can enjoy my life full of joy with them. This animal can be anxious in unfamiliar situations.

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Balou ist geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt, kastriert, tierärztlich untersucht und hat einen EU-Pass. Ein freundliches Hallo an alle Hundeliebhaber, Mein Name ist Balou und mein Geburtsdatum ist ca. am 05.2015. Ich bin ein Mischlingsrüde und habe eine Schulterhöhe von ca. 55cm. Findet ihr nicht auch das ich ein wunderhübscher Hundemann bin und einfach unglaublich niedlich aussehe? Leider warte ich aber immer noch auf ein eigenes Zuhause und wohne deshalb derzeit noch im Tierheim Herzsprung. Meine Pflegefrauchen im Tierheim haben mir versprochen, dass sie mir ein liebes Zuhause bei verantwortungsbewussten Menschen suchen, bei denen ich den Rest meines Lebens verbringen darf. Ich finde das klasse und möchte euch vieles über mich erzählen, damit ihr wisst ob ich in eure Familie passen würde. Ich muss euch jetzt gleich am Anfang sagen, das ich kein ganz einfacher Bursche bin. Denn ich bin ein Hundemann mit zwei Persönlichkeiten. Meine erste Persönlichkeit ist die eines liebevollen, anhänglichen, lebensfrohen und aufgeweckten Hundejungens. Ich übertreibe nicht, wenn ich euch sage das ich meinen Besitzer sehr liebe und jede Zuwendung von euch unheimlich genieße. Die angenehmen Kuschel und Schmuseeinheiten genieße ich sehr und fordere diese auch regelmäßig ein. Ich liebe es zu toben, rennen, spielen, springen und jede Menge Dinge zu erforschen. Fröhliche Spaziergänge sind genau das Richtige für mich und dabei blühe ich unheimlich auf. Es gibt auch noch viele Dinge die ich lernen muss, wie z.B. das Hunde-Ein-Mal-Eins. Aber mit eurem liebevollem Training und meiner Intelligenz, werde ich Klassenbester und ein richtiger Vorzeigehund. Dieses Verhalten zeige ich jedoch leider nur gegenüber Frauen. Meine zweite Persönlichkeit ist leider das genaue Gegenteil und dieses Verhalten zeige ich gegenüber männlichen Zweibeinern. In meiner Vergangenheit habe ich leider sehr schlechte Erfahrungen mit Männern gemacht und dies hat Narben in meiner Hundeseele hinterlassen. Denn ich zeige mich ihnen gegenüber sehr misstrauisch, ängstlich und auch abweisend. Sollte ich mich von ihnen bedroht fühlen, reagiere ich auch mit Schnappen und Beißen. Daher suche ich ein Zuhause bei einem verantwortungsbewussten und reinen Frauenhaushalt und mein neues Zuhause sollte im ländlichen Umfeld sein. Meine Pflegefrauchen im Tierheim haben mir aber erklärt, das sich dieses Verhalten bei den passenden Menschen und mit einer liebevollen, konsequenten Erziehung und der Unterstützung eines Hundetrainers sicher wieder Stück für Stück verbessert. Wir werden dann bestimmt zu einem klasse Team und werden jede Lebenssituation gemeinsam meistern. In meinem neuen Zuhause möchte ich am liebsten als Einzelhund leben, da ich sehr schnell eifersüchtig gegenüber meinen Artgenossen werde. Ich hoffe sehr das sich tolle Menschen in mich verlieben und ich bei ihnen mein Leben voller Freude genießen kann. Wir benötigen Ihre Zustimmung zum Laden der Übersetzungen

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
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Shelter
Tierheim Herzsprung
Living with Balou
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierheim HerzsprungLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months 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
    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 Balou

What life with Balou looks like

Balou is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Herzsprung.

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. 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 Herzsprung 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 Herzsprung 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 Herzsprung 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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