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BALU

Male · Young · 3 years

Rasse: Appenzeller Sennenhund Geschlecht: männlich Geboren: 17.01.2023 kastriert: nein (chemischer Chip) Vorerkrankungen: keine bekannt Schulterhöhe: 68 cm Im Tierheim seit: 30.11.2025 Besonderheiten: kennt Maulkorb Unser Appenzeller Sennenhund Balu kam nicht mit wehender Fahne zu uns, sondern mit viel Anspannung im Gepäck. Ein wachsamer, kluger Kerl, der offenbar lange selbst die Verantwortung getragen hat - ohne, dass er wusste, wie abgeben. Mit Zeit und bei klarer, ruhiger Führung ist inzwischen aus dem etwas grummeligen Kontrolleur ein kooperativer Hundemann geworden. Heute zeigt sich der hübsche Rüde bei seinen vertrauten Menschen freundlich, zugewandt und deutlich entspannter. Den Maulkorb trägt Balu selbstverständlich, orientiert sich draußen gut und genießt die Sicherheit, die ihm seine Bezugspersonen geben. Temperament hat der Bursche – aber inzwischen mit Herz und guter Energie. Der sensible Arbeitshund sucht ein ländliches Zuhause ohne viel Trubel und besser ohne Kinder, bei souveränen, hundeerfahrenen Menschen mit klarer Linie und ruhiger Kompetenz. Eine Aufgabe, gemeinsames Tun und verlässliche Führung würden diesem klugen Kopf guttun. Wer einen loyalen Gefährten mit Charakter sucht, bekommt mit Balu keinen einfachen Mitläufer – sondern einen echten Buddy mit Herz, einen wahren Kumpel fürs Leben. 💛

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Günzburg
Shelter
Tierheim Günzburg
Living with BALU
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Günzburg · Günzburg

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing BALU home

What you'll need for BALU 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

What life with BALU looks like

BALU is a young adult dog waiting at Tierheim Günzburg in Günzburg.

A 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Günzburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting BALU, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about BALU?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Günzburg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw BALU on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt BALU if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Günzburg 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is BALU 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 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 Günzburg early rather than rehoming privately; they know BALU 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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