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Balou

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

Dringend Zuhause gesucht! Opi Balou ist als Fundhund bei uns gelandet. Wie sich dann raus gestellt hat, wurde er vom eigenen Besitzer verleugnet und einfach als Fundtier bei uns abgegeben. Vermutlich, weil er nicht gesund ist. Balou ist aktuell ein kleines Sorgentier und sucht deshalb dringend einen Platz. Balou ist mit Menschen sehr lieb und verschmust. Kinder sollten schon größer sein und Verständnis für die Bedürfnisse eines alten Hund mitbringen können. Balou hat große Probleme mit den Augen und sieht nicht mehr gut. Aktuell wird er behandelt, es kann aber sein, dass noch operiert werden muss. Auch eine Zahnsanierung steht noch aus und er hat ein leichtes Herzgeräusch was beobachtet werden muss. Vermutlich alles Gründe, weshalb man ihn loswerden wollte. Wir wünschen uns sehr, dass wir nicht Opi Balous letzte Station sind und suchen deshalb dringend Menschen, die ihm nochmal ein Zuhause geben und ihn nicht mehr im Stich lassen.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇩🇪Nuremberg
Shelter
Tierheim Nürnberg
Living with Balou
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Balou home

What you'll need for Balou in week one.

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    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
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    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
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    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 senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Nürnberg in Nuremberg.

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 Nürnberg 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 Nürnberg 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 Nürnberg 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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