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BALU

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Balu is a 12-year-old, wire-haired, male dog weighing approximately 22 kg. He is a classy and experienced dog - independent, but appreciates good company... especially during walks, which he still loves very much! Balu doesn't need fireworks - he just needs a quiet home, a daily routine without chaos and a person who understands his dog personality. He doesn't push himself, doesn't seek constant attention - but when he likes someone, he can form a beautiful, mature bond. We are looking for a home for Balu that will allow him to be himself - without pressure, with sensitivity. Give him a dignified, peaceful retirement he deserves. Vaccinated, healthy, ready for adoption.

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Balu 12-letni, szorstkowłosy kawaler o wadze ok. 22 kg. To pies z klasą i doświadczeniem – niezależny, ale ceniący sobie dobre towarzystwo… zwłaszcza podczas spacerów, które wciąż bardzo lubi! Balu nie potrzebuje fajerwerków – wystarczy mu spokojny dom, rytm dnia bez chaosu i człowiek, który zrozumie jego psią osobowość. Nie narzuca się, nie szuka nieustannej uwagi – ale gdy kogoś polubi, potrafi nawiązać piękną, dojrzałą więź. Szukamy dla Balu domu, który pozwoli mu być sobą – bez presji, z wyczuciem. Daj mu godną, spokojną emeryturę, na jaką zasługuje. Zaszczepiony, zdrowy, gotowy do adopcji.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Stalowowolskie Stowarzyszenie Opieki nad Zwierzętami
Living with BALU
  • ✓Vaccinated
Cared for by Stalowowolskie Stowarzyszenie Opieki nad Zwierzętami · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 days 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 medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Stalowowolskie Stowarzyszenie Opieki nad Zwierzętami in Poland.

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 Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

Poland, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

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. Stalowowolskie Stowarzyszenie Opieki nad Zwierzętami 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 — Stalowowolskie Stowarzyszenie Opieki nad Zwierzętami 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 Stalowowolskie Stowarzyszenie Opieki nad Zwierzętami 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 (PL). 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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