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Cocker Spaniel · Male · Senior · 11 years

Balu • Cocker mixed breed male dog, born 03.12.2015 kg, cm shoulder height 🐾 Balu wants to win another heart Balu is a friendly and open male dog. Absolutely friendly to other dogs and to people. He likes children and also enjoys going for rides in the car. Being alone, he does not know and does not want it. Regular fur care should be expected with Balu.

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Balu • Cocker Mischling Rüde, geboren 03.12.2015 kg, cm Schulterhöhe 🐾 Balu möchte nochmal ein Herz erobern Balu ist ein freundlicher und aufgeschlossener Rüde. Absolut freundlich zu anderen Hunden und zu Menschen. Er mag Kinder und fährt auch gerne im Auto mit. Nur alleine bleiben, kennt er nicht und möchte es auch nicht. Auf regelmäßige Fellpflege sollte man sich bei Balu einstellen.

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Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Ahrenshöft
Shelter
Tierheim Ahrenshöft
Living with Balu
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Bringing Balu home

What you'll need for Balu 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
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    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

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Balu

What life with Balu looks like

Balu is a senior cocker spaniel dog waiting at Tierheim Ahrenshöft in Ahrenshöft.

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.

Ahrenshöft, 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 Ahrenshöft 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 Ahrenshöft 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 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 Ahrenshöft 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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