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Balou

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Gender: male Age: born March 5, 2020, chemically neutered Breed: Labrador Shoulder height: approx. 55 cm Weight: 28.5 kg Severe hip dysplasia Food allergy (beef) Thyroid dysfunction Cheerful and clingy nature Has been in foster care since November 2025; lives there with cats, a female dog, and a child Human-oriented, but hardly responsive to recall in busy environments (currently in training) Has had very little socialization so far and now has a lot of ground to catch up on UPDATE FROM THE FOSTER HOME – February 9, 2026 First of all: Balou is doing well. His thyroid levels are back to normal, so the next check-up won’t be due until October. His knee is also healing nicely; the next follow-up appointment is scheduled for June. He’s still not putting full weight on his leg and doesn’t yet walk smoothly. He’s now attending physiotherapy roughly every two weeks, and at the next session, we’ll receive exercises to do “at home.” He now responds quite well indoors, even without any “rewards” yet. Outdoors, he’s responsive when he’s in his familiar surroundings. In those situations, he usually walks nicely on the leash, though overall his leash manners still need improvement. In unfamiliar environments, he’s still quite out of control. Even when other dogs...

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Geschlecht: männlich Alter: geboren 5.03.2020 chemisch kastriert Rasse: Labrador Schulterhöhe: ca. 55cm Gewicht: 28,5kg schwere Hüftdysplasie Futterallergie (Rind) Schilddrüsenfehlfunktion Frohnatur u. Stalker befindet sich seit November 2025 auf Pflegestelle lebt dort mit Katzen, einer Hündin und Kind zusammen Orientierung am Menschen vorhanden, in belebter Umgebung kaum abrufbar (aktuell im Training) hat nur wenig kennengelernt, muss jetzt viel nachholen UPDATE VON DER PFLEGESTELLE 9.02.2026 Als Erstes: Balou geht es gut. Seine Schilddrüsenwerte sind wieder in Ordnung, sodass erst im Oktober wieder eine Kontrolle ansteht. Auch sein Knie heilt gut, hier ist die nächste Kontrolle im Juni. Er setzt sein Bein noch nicht richtig auf, und er läuft auch noch nicht rund. Er geht jetzt ca. alle 2 Wochen zur Physiotherapie, beim nächsten Termin gibt es dann Übungen für „zu Hause“. Er hört mittlerweile im Haus ganz gut, auch schon ohne „Bezahlung“. Draußen ist er ansprechbar, wenn er im gewohnten Umfeld ist. Dann geht er meistens auch gut an der Leine, aber allgemein ist seine Leinenführigkeit noch ausbaufähig. Im fremden Umfeld ist er noch ziemlich außer Rand und Band. Auch wenn andere Hun

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Rotenburg a.d.F. e.V.
Living with Balou
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Rotenburg a.d.F. e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

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

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Balou

What life with Balou looks like

Balou is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierschutzverein Rotenburg a.d.F. e.V. in Germany.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇩🇪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. Tierschutzverein Rotenburg a.d.F. 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 — Tierschutzverein Rotenburg a.d.F. 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 cats 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 Tierschutzverein Rotenburg a.d.F. 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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