Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Balu

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Balu came to us with his large companion, Sky, from a governmental seizure. Unfortunately, we know nothing about the past 10 years of his life... The little male dog is an absolutely friendly, kind, and people-oriented fellow who just wants to be there. He loves cuddles, enjoys going for walks, and shows himself to be compatible with other dogs at the animal shelter. Now, all he needs is a cozy dog bed with loving people for the next 10 years of his life!

DE·Show original

Balu kam mit seiner großen Freundin Sky aus einer behördlichen Sicherstellung zu uns. Somit wissen wir leider nichts über die vergangenen 10 Jahre seines Lebens... Der kleine Rüde ist ein absolut netter, freundlicher und menschenbezogener Kerl, der am liebsten einfach nur dabei sein möchte. Er liebt Kuscheleinheiten, geht gerne spazieren und zeigt sich im Tierheim verträglich mit anderen Hunden. Nun fehlt ihm nur noch ein kuscheliges Körbchen bei liebevollen Menschen für die nächsten 10 Jahre seines Lebens!

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Wiesbaden
Shelter
Tierheim Wiesbaden
Living with Balu
  • Good with dogs
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Tierheim Wiesbaden · WiesbadenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed Yesterday

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.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Balu

What life with Balu looks like

Balu is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Wiesbaden in Wiesbaden.

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.

Wiesbaden, 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. Tierheim Wiesbaden 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 — Tierheim Wiesbaden 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 Tierheim Wiesbaden 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.
You might also like

More Mixed Breed pets

Merlot, Grenache, Pinot and Grigio, female 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Saving Strays Animal Rescue

Merlot, Grenache, Pinot and Grigio

Mixed Breed

4 yearsFemale
Enzo – Currently out on trial,  young Mixed Breed for adoption at Helping Dog Paws

Enzo – Currently out on trial

Mixed Breed

1 yearUnknown
Flynn,  young Mixed Breed for adoption at Helping Dog Paws

Flynn

Mixed Breed

2 yearsUnknown

More from Tierheim Wiesbaden

Plitsch-Platsch, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden

Plitsch-Platsch

Mixed Breed

Male
Ginny und Fili, braun female Domestic Rabbit for adoption at Tierheim Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden

Ginny und Fili

Domestic Rabbit

Female
Rafael (EC-positiv), male 7yo Lop Rabbit for adoption at Tierheim Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden

Rafael (EC-positiv)

Lop Rabbit

7 yearsMale
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Pino, male 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V, Pfungstadt

Pino

Mixed Breed · small

6 yearsMale
Pina, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V, Pfungstadt

Pina

Mixed Breed

12 yearsFemale
Mats, male 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V, Pfungstadt

Mats

Mixed Breed · medium

5 yearsMale
Blacky, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V, Pfungstadt

Blacky

Mixed Breed · large

8 yearsMale
Belisa, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V, Pfungstadt

Belisa

Mixed Breed · small

10 yearsFemale
Muffin, male 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V, Pfungstadt

Muffin

Mixed Breed · medium

3 yearsMale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →