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Balu &#8211

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Australian Shepherd * June 29, 2017 – black tri – male – neutered – medium – approximately xxxx kg compatible with children: yes compatible with cats: no suitable as a second dog: yes at the animal shelter since: April 2025 More pictures and videos: Find more dogs in the Dogs section.

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Australian Shepherd * 29.06.2017 – black tri – männlich – kastriert – mittel – ca. 20 kg verträglich mit Kindern: ja verträglich mit Katzen: nein als Zweithund geeignet: ja im Tierheim seit: 04/2026 Weitere Bilder und Videos: ngg_shortcode_2_placeholder Noch mehr Hunde finden Sie in der Rubrik Hunde .

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Göppingen
Shelter
Tierheim Göppingen
Living with Balu &#8211
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Göppingen · GöppingenLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Göppingen →More dogs in Germany →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Balu &#8211 home

What you'll need for Balu &#8211 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 &#8211

What life with Balu &#8211 looks like

Balu &#8211 is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Göppingen in Göppingen.

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.

Göppingen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Balu &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Balu &#8211?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Göppingen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Balu &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Balu &#8211 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Göppingen 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 &#8211 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 &#8211 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 Göppingen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Balu &#8211 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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