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Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Balua must leave her beloved humans, with whom she has lived since puppyhood. Compelling reasons leave no more time for the female dog, so a difficult decision was made. The kind and lovable girl has a unobtrusive, refined and somewhat reserved nature. At home, she is a pleasant roommate and can be left alone for longer periods without problems. Balua is compatible with other animals, knows basic commands and, after being somewhat motivated, is used to walking on a leash. Cats and small animals should not live in the new household. She knows children and is always available for a car trip. The intelligent dog lady, who closely attaches herself to her human, is now looking for a loving home with a rather quiet family, which gives her enough time to settle in, as she is initially a bit frightened by everything new and loud noises. A house with a garden would be ideal. The beautiful Balua loves being in the garden and playing there. This is a puppy.

Read original (de)

Balua muss ihre geliebten Menschen, bei denen sie schon vom Welpen Alter an lebt, verlassen. Zwingende Gründe lassen keine Zeit mehr für die Hündin,so dass schweren Herzens der richtige Weg gewählt wurde. Das freundliche und liebenswerte Mädchen hat ein unaufdringliches ,feines und etwas zurückhaltendes Wesen. Im Haus ist sie eine angenehme Mitbewohnerin und kann auch mal längere Zeit problemlos alleine bleiben. Balua ist Artgenossen verträglich, beherrscht ihre Grundkommandos und ist, nachdem sie etwas jagdlich motiviert ist, das laufen an der Schleppleine gewöhnt. Katzen und Kleintiere sollten nicht im neuen Haushalt leben. Kinder kennt sie und für einen Ausflug im Auto ist sie immer zu haben. Die kluge Hundedame, die sich ihrem Menschen eng anschließt, sucht nun ein liebevolles Zuhause bei einer eher ruhigen Familie, die ihr genügend Zeit gibt sich einzugewöhnen, da sie alles Neue und laute Geräusche anfänglich etwas ängstigen. Ein Haus mit Garten wäre ideal. Die hübsche Balua liebt es im Garten zu sein und dort zu spielen.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
Living with Balua
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Cared for by Tierhilfe Franken e.V. · LaufLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Balua home

What you'll need for Balua 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 Balua

What life with Balua looks like

Balua is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Balua, answered.

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