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Balou

Pit Bull Terrier · Female · Senior · 9 years

Breed:Pitbull-mixed. Gender:castrated male Shoulder height:45 cm. Born:February 2017 In our shelter since:April 2021 Behavior:Hey, my name is Balou. Getting close takes me a bit of time, but once I'm comfortable, I enjoy lots of cuddles. I love long walks in nature, but if I catch a glimpse of any wild animals, my strong prey drive might come to the fore. It's also fun when the person on the walk hides dog treats for me to find. I get along well with female dogs that exude confidence. Balou is a strong prey drive. For adoption, Balou should only go to people with dog experience. No children or other pets should be in the new home. Please arrange a meet-and-greet. Contact:Tel.:

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Rasse:Pitbull-Mischling. Geschlecht:männlich kastriertSchulterhöhe:45 cm. Geboren:Februar 2017Bei uns seit:April 2021Verhalten:Hey, mein Name ist Balou. Vertrauen zu fassen fällt mir gar nicht so leicht, außer man lässt mir erst mal Freiraum, so dass ich mir die Leute in Ruhe anschauen kann. Wenn ich einen Menschen mag, genieße ich ausgiebige Kuscheleinheiten. Ich liebe ausgedehnte Spaziergänge in der Natur, sollte ich allerdings das ein oder andere Wildtier erhaschen, kommt gelegentlich mein ausgeprägter Jagdtrieb zum Vorschein. Es ist auch toll, wenn der Mensch unterwegs Hunde – Naschis versteckt und ich sie dann suchen kann. Mit Hündinnen, die ein selbstbewusstes Erscheinungsbild haben, vertrage ich mich gut.Hinweis(e):Balou wird nur an Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung vermittelt. Im neuen Zuhause sollten keine Kinder und keine anderen Tiere leben. Balou hat einen ausgeprägten Jagdtrieb. Zum Kennenlernen bitte einen Termin vereinbaren.Kontakt:Tel.: oder

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Schleswig
Living with Balou
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✕Good with kids
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Listed 3 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
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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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Balou

What life with Balou looks like

Balou is a senior pit bull terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Schleswig in Germany.

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 Schleswig 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 Schleswig 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 Schleswig 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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