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Balou

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Balou came to us as a stray dog, though it later turned out that this male dog had to change owners multiple times and ultimately was no longer wanted. Balou is a very bright, lively dog who would definitely be best placed in a quiet household. The handsome fellow likes to comment on everything happening around him, is very sociable with other animals here, and loves walks. Balou is initially cautious and reserved when facing new things, learns quickly, and absolutely needs a confident, dog-experienced family who can compensate for any insecurities Balou may have.

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Balou kam als Fundhund zu uns, später stellte sich allerdings heraus, dass der Rüde mehrmals den Besitzer wechseln musste und er schlussendlich nicht mehr gewollt wurde. Balou ist ein sehr aufgeweckter, quirliger Hund, der in einem ruhigen Haushalt sicher am besten aufgehoben wäre. Der hübsche Kerl kommentiert gerne das Geschehen in seiner Umgebung, zeigt sich bei uns sehr umgänglich mit Artgenossen und liebt Spaziergänge. Neuem gegenüber verhält sich Balou zuerst vorsichtig und zurückhaltend, er lernt schnell und braucht unbedingt eine souveräne und hundeerfahrene Familie, die eventuelle Unsicherheiten von Balou kompensieren kann.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇦🇹Linz
Shelter
Tierheim Linz
Living with Balou
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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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 medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Linz in Linz.

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 Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

Linz, Austria browse more dogs in Austria.

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 Linz 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 Linz 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 Linz 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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