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Balu12

Akita · Male · Young · 2 years

Balu12 is a rottweiler-gray American Akita puppy, born in December 2024. Balu12 weighs around 45 kg and stands at a shoulder height of about 68 cm. Balu12 is neutered. Balu12 is looking for a new home because the professional situation of his owners has changed. Balu12 is loyal, vigilant, and confident, but also independent and stubborn. He forms a close bond with his primary caregiver. He needs people who can provide him with security and clear leadership. In the house and garden, he is more reserved towards strangers and barks at them (without aggressive behavior). If he knows the person, he remains calm.

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Balu12 ist ein rotweiÃschwarzer Amerikanischer Akita-Rüde, geboren Dezember 2024. Balu12 wiegt ca. 45 kg und hat eine Schulterhöhe von ca. 68 cm. Balu12 ist kastriert. Balu12 sucht ein neues Zuhause, weil sich die berufliche Situation seiner Besitzer geändert hat. Balu12 ist loyal, wachsam und selbstbewusst, gleichzeitig aber auch eigenständig und stur. Er baut eine enge Bindung zu seiner Bezugsperson auf. Er braucht Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit und klare Führung geben. Gegenüber Fremden in Haus in Garten ist er eher reserviert und verbellt sie (ohne aggressives Verhalten). Kennt er die Person, bleibt er ruhig.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Kamen
Shelter
slug
Living with Balu12
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by slug · KamenLearn about Akita →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Balu12 home

What you'll need for Balu12 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 Balu12

What life with Balu12 looks like

Balu12 is a young adult akita dog waiting at slug in Kamen.

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.

Kamen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Balu12, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Balu12?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. slug handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Balu12 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Balu12 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — slug 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 Balu12 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 Balu12 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 slug early rather than rehoming privately; they know Balu12 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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