How do I contact the shelter about Balu?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierfreunde im Fläming e.V. 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 — Tierfreunde im Fläming e.V. 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 Tierfreunde im Fläming e.V. 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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Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 3 years

Name: Balu Rasse: Labrador mixed breed Geschlecht: male Größe: ca. 40 cm Alter: 15.04.2023 Gewicht: ca. 20 kg Kinderfreundlich: Ja verträglich mit fellow animals: Ja verträglich mit Katzen: muss getestet werden neutered: Ja Information des Tierarztes: microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, EU Pass Mittelmeertest: Negativ Bemerkungen: Amigos dos A Ami Amigos dos Animais de Campo Maior Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Spain Euro inkl. Transport letztes Update: March 2023 Balu was found by a family on the countryside and brought to Perrera. A wound on his front paw was discovered. No one knows what happened. However, Balu shows no impairment; he runs and plays with the other dogs. He is a totally friendly dog and is happy to see every visitor! Balu shows great joy during playtime and romping with the other dogs. His favorite toy is a ball, which he carries proudly in his mouth. Of course, he also loves the cuddles from the caretakers and enjoys being spoiled. Balu needs a place in a family, preferably with older children, due to his stability. A house with a garden would be great, as he loves to move around outside or just laze around. Balu is eager to learn and enjoys attention, making him definitely a good student!. This animal is good with children. Gets along with other dogs. Gets along with other cats.

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Name: Balu Rasse: Labrador Mischling Geschlecht: männlich Größe: ca. 40 cm Alter: 15.04.2023 Gewicht: ca. 20 kg Kinderfreundlich: Ja verträglich mit Artgenossen: Ja verträglich mit Katzen: muss getestet werden Kastriert: Ja Information des Tierarztes: gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt, EU Pass Mittelmeertest: Negativ Bemerkungen: Amigos dos A Ami Amigos dos Animais de Campo Maior Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Spanien Schutzgebühr: 600 Euro inkl. Transport letztes Update: März 2023 Balu wurde von einer Familie auf dem Land gefunden und in die Perrera gebracht. Es wurde eine Verletzung an seiner Vorderpfote festgestellt. Niemand weiß, was da passiert ist. Balu zeigt aber keine Beeinträchtigung, er läuft und spielt mit den anderen Hunden. Er ist ein total freundlicher Hund und freut sich über jeden Besuch! Balu zeigt viel Freude beim gemeinsamen Spielen und Toben mit den anderen Hunden. Sein Lieblingsspielzeug ist ein Ball, den trägt er dann ganz stolz in seinem Maul. Er mag natürlich auch die Streicheleinheiten der Pfleger und lässt sich gern verwöhnen. Balu braucht einen Platz in einer Familie, sehr gern mit größeren Kindern, wegen der Standfestigkeit. Ein Haus mit einem Garten wäre super, da er sich sehr gern draußen bewegt oder einfach nur faulenzt. Balu ist lernwillig und genießt die Aufmerksamkeit, er ist mit Sicherheit ein guter Schüler!

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierfreunde im Fläming e.V.

Living with Balu

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Balu

What life with Balu looks like

Balu is a young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierfreunde im Fläming e.V. in Germany.

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, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Balu?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierfreunde im Fläming e.V. 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 — Tierfreunde im Fläming e.V. 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 Tierfreunde im Fläming e.V. 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.