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Balu

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 5 years

Balu, a lovable Ridgeback-Shepherd mix, is looking for a new home. ❤️ Name/Breed: Balu Location: Animal shelter in 38895 Derenburg Height: approx. 68 cm Age/Weight: almost 5 years old / approx. 48 kg Balu is a wonderful male who has been in the shelter since February 2025 due to a government seizure. He is very attentive but relaxed on walks and shows great loyalty to his caregivers after a short time. He is initially a bit reserved with strangers and needs some time to build trust. But with the right attention, he will quickly open his heart - you should take the time to get to know him during several visits. Balu is a dog with a big heart - funny, affectionate and very grateful for attention. According to our experience, he generally gets along with other dogs outside the shelter and shows a neutral attitude in many situations. Balu knows the common basic commands and reacts calmly to cyclists and joggers. He walks relaxed on a leash and the recall works very well. A loving owner is waiting for a big cuddly face who is ready to pack their bags. Balu wants to share his life with people who set loving clear boundaries and give him guidance. Important to know: Balu was classified as a "dangerous dog" in Saxony-Anhalt after a biting incident with another dog, which is why a certificate of competence and a character test are required before he can be placed. Interested parties from other federal states should inform themselves about the respective conditions of keeping in their communities in advance. If you would like to give a special dog like Balu a chance, have the necessary dog expertise, live in a rural area and are physically fit for him, we would be very happy to hear from you. If you are interested, please contact H.

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Gesucht wird … .❤ein liebevolles Zuhause für unseren “kleinen Balu-Bären“❤ Name/Rasse: Balu/ Schäferhund-Ridgeback Mischling Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in 38895 Derenburg Schulterhöhe: ca. 68 cm Alter/Gewicht: fast 5 Jahre alt / ca. 48 kg Balu ist ein wundervoller Rüde, der seit Februar 2025 aufgrund einer behördlichen Beschlagnahmung im Tierheim sitzt. Beim Gassigehen ist er sehr aufmerksam aber entspannt und zeigt seinen Bezugspersonen gegenüber schon nach kurzer Zeit eine große Loyalität. Fremden gegenüber ist er anfangs etwas zurückhaltend und braucht ein wenig Zeit, um Vertrauen aufzubauen. Aber mit der richtigen Zuwendung wird er sein Herz schnell öffnen – dafür sollte man sich die Zeit nehmen, ihn bei mehreren Besuchen kennenzulernen. Balu ist ein Hund mit großem Herzen – lustig, verschmust und sehr dankbar für jede Aufmerksamkeit. Außerhalb des Tierheims versteht er sich nach unseren bisherigen Erfahrungen grundsätzlich mit anderen Hunden und zeigt in vielen Situationen eine neutrale Haltung. Balu beherrscht die gängigen Grundkommandos und reagiert ruhig auf Fahrradfahrer und Jogger. An der Leine geht er entspannt und der Rückruf funktioniert schon sehr gut. Auf seinen neuen Besitzer wartet ein großherzige Schmusebacke, die auf „gepackten Koffern sitzt“. Balu möchte sein Leben mit Menschen teilen, die liebevoll klare Grenzen setzen und ihm Orientierung geben. Wichtig zu wissen: Balu wurde in Sachsen-Anhalt nach einem Beißvorfall mit einem anderen Hund als “gefährlicher Hund“ eingestuft, weshalb dort ein Sachkundenachweis und Wesenstest notwendig sind, bevor er vermittelt werden kann. Interessenten aus anderen Bundesländern sollten sich in ihren Gemeinden vorab über die jeweiligen Haltungsbedingungen informieren. Wenn Sie einem besonderen Rüden wie Balu eine Chance geben möchten, über entsprechenden Hundesachverstand verfügen, im ländlichen Raum wohnen und ihm körperlich gewachsen sind, freuen wir uns sehr auf Ihre Kontaktaufnahme. Bei Interesse melden Sie sich bitte bei H.

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Burgdorf
Shelter
Tierheim Burgdorf
Living with Balu
  • ✕Neutered
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Bringing Balu home

What you'll need for Balu 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
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    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
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    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 Balu

What life with Balu looks like

Balu is an extra-large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Burgdorf in Burgdorf.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Burgdorf, 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 Burgdorf 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 Burgdorf 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 Burgdorf 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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