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Adopt Balu

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

The Balu was found abandoned near Kapandriti, Attica. It is temporarily housed in Kapandriti but unfortunately cannot stay for much longer. It is extremely friendly with people, playful, and seeks contact and affection. It needs a little training in walking on a leash and basic communication since we assume it lived somewhere either tied up or restricted. It is 37 kilograms, mixed breed Belgian shepherd, 2-3 years old, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped in the municipality of Ormos. It will be given with a contract and with love and guidance from our side if needed.

Read original (el)

O Balu βρέθηκε εγκαταλειμμένος κοντά στο Καπανδρίτι Αττικής. Φιλοξενείται προσωρινά στο Καπανδρίτι αλλά δυστυχώς δεν μπορεί να μείνει ακόμα για πολύ καιρό. Είναι τρομερά φιλικός με τους ανθρώπους, παιχνιδιάρης, και αναζητά την επαφή και τα χάδια. Χρειάζεται λίγο εκπαίδευση στην βόλτα με λουρί και στην βασική επικοινωνία διότι εικάζουμε ότι ζούσε κάπου είτε δεμένος είτε περιορισμένος. Είναι 37 κιλά, ημίαιμο βελγικό λυκόσκυλο, 2-3 ετών, στειρωμένος, εμβολιασμένος, και τσιπαρισμένος στον δήμο Ωρωπού. θα δοθεί με συμβόλαιο και με αγάπη και καθοδήγηση από μέρους μας αν χρειαστεί.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇷Athens
Shelter
Dogs Voice
Living with Balu
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Voice · AthensLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month 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 large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Voice in Athens.

An young 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 Greece

Greek shelters often partner with Northern European rescue groups for placements. Animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and chipped before adoption. Fees vary widely depending on whether the shelter is municipal or NGO-run.

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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. Dogs Voice 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 — Dogs Voice 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 Dogs Voice 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 (EL). 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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