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Rhodesian Ridgeback · Male · Adult · 7 years

Birthdate: 03.03.2019 Gender: male not neutered Breed: Boxer-Ridgeback-Mix Size/Weight: over 50 cm, 27 kg Specials: has spondylarthrosis; requires permanent pain medication Balu came to us via the veterinary office. But we unfortunately cannot say anything about his background. With us, he always shows a high energy level and a very distant demeanor towards people. Towards other dogs, it depends on their liking. Balu needs a lot of training and would also like to attend dog training classes. For safety reasons, he goes for walks with a muzzle at the animal shelter.

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Geburtsdatum: 03.03.2019 Geschlecht: männlich nicht kastriert Rasse: Boxer-Ridgeback-Mix Größe/ Gewicht: über 50 cm, 27kg Besonderheiten: hat Spondylarthrosen; braucht dauerhaftes Schmerzmittel Balu kam über das Veterinäramt zu uns. Aber über seine Vorgeschichte können wir leider nichts sagen. Bei uns zeigt er sich Menschen gegenüber stets energiegeladen und sehr distanzlos. Anderen Hunden gegenüber entscheidet die Sympathie. Balu braucht sehr viel Erziehung und möchte gerne auch eine Hundeschule besuchen. Im Tierheim geht er aus Sicherheitsgründen mit Maulkorb spazieren.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Recklinghausen
Shelter
Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen e.V.
Living with Balu
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Cared for by Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen e.V. · RecklinghausenLearn about Rhodesian Ridgeback

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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 adult rhodesian ridgeback dog waiting at Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen e.V. in Recklinghausen.

An 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. Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen 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 — Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen 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 Tierheim und Tierschutz Recklinghausen 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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