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Big Balu

Mixed Breed · Female

Big Balu is such a nice old boy, who had a lot of bad luck in his life. He is fit for his age, runs well on a leash, and enjoys the company of fellow animals, especially the female kind. Children can also happily live in his new family, but cats are better left out. He is an extremely affable senior citizen who loves to be cuddled and always has a good attitude. In the car, he travels well, and with time, he can also be left alone for short periods. The lovable old timer is looking for people who will finally say to him: "Come on, let's go home!"

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Big Balu ist so ein netter Hundemann, der großes Pech in seinem Leben hatte. Er ist seinem Alter entsprechend fit, läuft gut an der Leine und mag Artgenossen, hier besonders das weibliche Geschlecht. Auch Kinder können gerne in seiner neuen Familie leben, Katzen jedoch eher nicht. Er ist ein äußerst verschmuster Zeitgenosse, der sich gerne knuddeln lässt und hat immer gute Laune. Im Auto fährt er gut mit und kann nach Eingewöhnung auch einmal alleine bleiben. Der liebenswerte Oldie sucht Menschen, die endlich zu ihm sagen: komm wir gehen nach Hause!

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
Living with Big Balu
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierhilfe Franken e.V. · LaufLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Big Balu home

What you'll need for Big 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.

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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 Big Balu

What life with Big Balu looks like

Big Balu is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Big Balu, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Big Balu?
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 Big Balu on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Big Balu 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 Big 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 Big 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 Tierhilfe Franken e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Big 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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