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Adopt Balou

Husky · Female

Balou is looking for a new home, as he had to be given up by his family for various personal reasons. He is very friendly and open towards people, including strangers. He already understands some basic commands like sit, stay, down, paw, quiet, and no. Balou is very eager to learn and motivated to work, but at times also shows his typical husky-like stubborn side. Balou enjoys spending time with his humans. He particularly likes to lie on the couch, get petted, and snuggle. But he also enjoys activity - agility courses or slalom are great fun for him and show how much joy he gets from movement and mental stimulation. Balou is compatible with other dogs depending on sympathy. He usually has no problems with female dogs. He has a strong prey drive and sees cats and other small animals as prey.

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Balou sucht ein neues Zuhause, da er aus verschiedenen persönlichen Gründen von seiner Familie abgegeben werden musste. Menschen gegenüber – auch Fremden – zeigt er sich sehr freundlich und offen. Er beherrscht bereits einige Grundkommandos wie Sitz, Platz, Männchen, Pfote, Runter und Nein. Balou ist sehr gelehrig und motiviert zu arbeiten, doch zwischendurch zeigt sich auch seine typisch huskyartige, sture Seite. Balou genießt es sehr, mit seinen Menschen Zeit zu verbringen. Besonders gerne liegt er auf dem Sofa, lässt sich streicheln und kuscheln. Aber auch Aktivität kommt bei ihm nicht zu kurz – Agility-Parcours oder Slalom machen ihm großen Spaß und zeigen, wie viel Freude er an Bewegung und Beschäftigung hat. Mit anderen Hunden ist Balou sympathieabhängig verträglich. Mit Hündinnen hat er in der Regel keine Probleme. Er besitzt einen ausgeprägten Jagdtrieb und sieht Katzen sowie andere Kleintiere als Beute an. Seine Leinenführigkeit ist noch ausbaufähig, doch mit konsequenter Führ

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Aurich
Shelter
Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.)
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Cared for by Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) · AurichLearn about Husky

Listed 3 days 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 large adult husky dog waiting at Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) in Aurich.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) 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 Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) 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 Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) 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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