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Balu &#8211

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Balu gives it a try with warmth, and you should definitely give it a try with Balu! Our Andalusian heartthrob is around seven years old and a charming Rottweiler-mix. Balu appeared beside the car of our animal protection friends Puri and Mike in February 2023. That the two are always ready to help a forsaken four-legged friend is evident from the fact that they always have food in the car—and Balu was immediately taken with this fact. Cuddles and the offer of a ride were also immediately wagged-tailingly accepted, and so Balu first moved to the care of the couple’s home. In his temporary home, Balu showed himself to be a quiet, content, affectionate, and very lovable roommate. Balu is very open to all people, which is surprising, considering he must have endured a lot of suffering. For example, someone had filed down the teeth of the wonderful male dogs … fortunately, this does not restrict him in everyday life; he can eat normally and play. The vet confirmed that Balu has no pain and that at the moment there is no need for action. In the spring of 2023, Balu then moved to the animal shelter El Azar, where he met his girlfriend Sita, with whom he shares a pen. Since Sita is in the same weight class as our bear, they have a lot of fun playing and cuddling, and they enjoy their walks together, during which Balu is very happy to show how well he can walk on a leash. Generally, Balu gets along well with female dogs, while with other male dogs it depends on the sympathy—and whether the other party is willing to accept that Balu likes to be the leader. With relaxed colleagues, Balu also shows himself to be very cool. Balu loves people of all sizes, shapes, and colors, he is a big fan of children, and would have preferred a permanent job with a large family. As much as Balu is great with big and small, he dislikes house tigers very much. We are looking for a family for Balu that can physically accommodate a dog of his size and has a bit of dog experience. Balu is a nature boy who would like to live close to nature, preferably with a beloved doggy lady by his side. If you have fallen in love with the funny teddy, we look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Balu probiert es mit Gemütlichkeit, und Sie sollten es dringend mal mit Balu versuchen! Unser andalusischer Herzensbrecher ist circa sieben Jahre alt und seines Zeichens ein bestechend hübscher Rottweiler-Mischling. Balu stand im Februar 2023 plötzlich einfach neben dem Auto unserer Tierschutzfreunde Puri und Mike. Dass die beiden immer bereit sind, einem verlassenen Vierbeiner zu helfen, zeigt sich schon allein an der Tatsache, dass sie immer Futter im Auto haben – und von dieser Tatsache zeigte sich auch Balu gleich angetan. Streicheleinheiten und das Angebot zu einer Mitfahrgelegenheit wurden ebenso sofort schwanzwedelnd akzeptiert, und so zog Balu erst einmal zur Pflege ins Haus des Paars. In seinem vorübergehenden Zuhause zeigte sich Balu als ruhiger, genügsamer, zärtlicher und sehr liebenswerter Mitbewohner. Balu ist allen Menschen gegenüber sehr aufgeschlossen, was verwunderlich ist, denn er musste wohl schon sehr viel Leid durchleben. Unter anderem hat jemandem dem wundervollen Rüden die Zähne abgeschliffen … zum Glück ist er dadurch im Alltag nicht eingeschränkt, kann normal Futter aufnehmen und spielen. Der Tierarzt hat bestätigt, dass Balu keine Schmerzen hat und im Moment kein Handlungsbedarf besteht. Im Frühjahr 2023 zog Balu dann ins Tierheim El Azar um, wo er seine Freundin Sita kennenlernte, mit der er seinen Zwinger teilt. Da Sita in der gleichen Gewichtsklasse liegt wie unser Bärchen, haben die beiden jede Menge Spaß beim Spielen und Kuscheln und freuen sich über gemeinsame Spaziergänge, bei denen Balu sehr gerne beweist, wie vorbildlich er an der Leine gehen kann. Generell kommt Balu mit Hündinnen gut zurecht, bei anderen Rüden entscheidet die Sympathie – und ob das Gegenüber bereit ist, zu akzeptieren, dass Balu gerne der Anführer ist. Mit entspannten Kollegen zeigt sich auch Balu sehr cool. Menschen liebt Balu in allen Größen, Formen und Farben, er ist ein großer Fan von Kindern und hätte am liebsten eine Festanstellung bei einer Großfamilie. So toll Balu mit Groß und Klein ist, so wenig mag er Stubentiger. Wir suchen für Balu also eine Familie, die einem Hund seiner Größe körperlich gewachsen ist und ein bisschen Hundeerfahrung mitbringt. Balu ist ein Naturbursche, der gern naturnah wohnen würde, gern mit einer lieben Hundedame an seiner Seite. Wenn Sie sich in den lustigen Teddy verliebt haben, freuen wir uns darauf, bald von Ihnen zu hören!

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Balu &#8211 home

What you'll need for Balu &#8211 in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Balu &#8211

What life with Balu &#8211 looks like

Balu &#8211 is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Balu &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Balu &#8211?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Balu &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Balu &#8211 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein ARCA 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 Balu &#8211 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 Balu &#8211 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 ARCA e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Balu &#8211 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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