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Balu

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Balu was spotted on the street with his two siblings. His mother was also in the vicinity. Cristina and Sebastian were asked for help. The three little ones were secured, but the mother was extremely shy and could not be secured. However, Cristina and Sebastian are trying to catch her of course. At least the three fur balls are now in safety and are being provided with everything they need. What is still missing is a loving home where they can grow up safely. With high probability, Balu carries herding dog genes, so his family should have experience with dogs to be able to deal with his special characteristics. Also, a large, fenced yard would be beneficial to meet his needs.

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Balu wurde mit seinen beiden Geschwistern auf einer Straße gesichtet. Auch seine Mutter war in der Nähe. Cristina und Sebastian wurden um Hilfe gebeten. Die 3 kleinen ließen sich sichern, aber die Mama war extrem scheu und konnte nicht gesichert werden. Jedoch versuchen Cristina und Sebastian es natürlich weiter. Nun sind zumindest die 3 Fellpopos in Sicherheit und werden mit allem versorgt, was sie benötigen. Was jetzt noch fehlt ist ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem sie sicher groß werden kann. Mit großer Wahrscheinlichkeit trägt Balu Herdenschutzhundgene in sich. Daher sollte ihre Familie Hundeerfahrung besitzen, um mit seinen besonderen Eigenschaften umgehen zu können. Auch ein großes, eingezäuntes Grundstück wäre von Vorteil um seinen Bedürfnissen gerecht zu werden.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Aschaffenburg
Shelter
Streunerfreunde e.V. / Streunerhilfe
Cared for by Streunerfreunde e.V. / Streunerhilfe · AschaffenburgLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

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
    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 adult mixed breed dog waiting at Streunerfreunde e.V. / Streunerhilfe in Aschaffenburg.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Aschaffenburg, 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. Streunerfreunde e.V. / Streunerhilfe 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 — Streunerfreunde e.V. / Streunerhilfe 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 Streunerfreunde e.V. / Streunerhilfe 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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