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Balu (reserviert)

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

We took Balu in along with five other dogs from our bmt animal shelter in Brașov, Romania. He and another dog were among the most anxious in the group. Initially, it was difficult to establish contact with him as he was completely overwhelmed by the new situation at the shelter. Presumably, he had not had much interaction with humans in his young life. In the weeks he has been here, he has made a lot of progress for his circumstances. Initially, he only went out for exercise; everything else was terrifying to him. Now he goes for walks with our volunteers and is gradually discovering the world. He shares his kennel with a companion and we would like to place him with a confident dog he can orient himself around. He is still not a dog that joyfully approaches people, but he is warming up every day, no longer runs away and, when he feels safe, allows himself to be petted. Those interested in Balu should have experience with dogs and above all, bring a lot of time. Getting to know him at the shelter will also certainly take some time. If you would like to adopt Balu, please feel free to send us a detailed email.

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Wir haben Balu zusammen mit fünf weiteren Hunden aus unserem bmt-Tierheim in Brașov, Rumänien, übernommen. Er und ein weiterer Hund gehörten zu den ängstlichsten der Truppe. Anfangs war es schwer, Kontakt zu ihm aufzunehmen, da er mit der neuen Situation im Tierheim völlig überfordert war. Vermutlich hatte er in seinem jungen Leben noch nicht viel mit Menschen zu tun. In den Wochen, in denen er jetzt hier ist, hat er für seine Verhältnisse schon viele Fortschritte gemacht. Anfangs ging er nur in den Auslauf; alles andere fand er gruselig. Mittlerweile geht er mit unseren Ehrenamtlern spazieren und entdeckt Schritt für Schritt die Welt. Er teilt seinen Zwinger mit einem Artgenossen und wir möchten ihn am liebsten zu einem souveränen Hund vermitteln, an dem er sich orientieren kann. Er ist zwar immer noch kein Hund, der freudestrahlend auf Menschen zugeht, aber er taut jeden Tag ein Stückchen mehr auf, läuft nicht mehr weg und lässt sich, wenn er sich sicher fühlt, streicheln. Wer sich für Balu interessiert, sollte Erfahrung mit Hunden haben und vor allem viel Zeit mitbringen. Auch das Kennenlernen im Tierheim wird sicherlich einige Zeit in Anspruch nehmen. Wenn Sie Balu adoptieren möchten, schreiben Sie uns gerne eine ausführliche Mail.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Balu (reserviert)
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierheim Köln · CologneLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Balu (reserviert) home

What you'll need for Balu (reserviert) 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 (reserviert)

What life with Balu (reserviert) looks like

Balu (reserviert) is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Balu (reserviert), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Balu (reserviert)?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Köln handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Balu (reserviert) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Balu (reserviert) if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Köln 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 (reserviert) 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 (reserviert) 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 Köln early rather than rehoming privately; they know Balu (reserviert) 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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