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Bob (Balzac)

Labrador Retriever · Male

Breed: Labrador-mixed breed compatibility with others: Generally compatible, would feel well as a single dog Current location: animal shelter Sokolka (Poland) Surrender reason: Found dog (picked up in a village) Bob & Bonny on YouTube Bob is a friendly and lively young male dog who was found without an owner in a village. We suspect he either ran away from home or his owners no longer take care of him. He is generally compatible with other dogs but doesn't necessarily need them. The human is his top priority. Leash manners and training should still be improved. He learns quickly and well. Children should be steady and a bit bigger.

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Rasse: Labrador-Mischling Verträglichkeit: Grundsätzlich verträglich, würde sich als Einzelhund wohler fühlen Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Sokolka (Polen) Abgabegrund: Fundhund (wurde in einem Dorf aufgegriffen) Bob & Bonny auf YouTube Bob ist ein freundlicher und aufgeweckter junger Rüde, den man ohne Besitzer in einem Dorf aufgefunden hat. Wir vermuten, dass er zuhause weggelaufen ist bzw. sich die Halter nicht mehr um ihn gekümmert haben. Bei anderen Hunden ist er grundsätzlich verträglich, jedoch braucht er sie nicht unbedingt. Der Mensch steht für ihn an erster Stelle. Leinenführigkeit und Erziehung sollten noch vertieft werden. Er lernt gut und schnell. Kinder sollten standfest und etwas größer sein.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.v.
Living with Bob (Balzac)
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Bob (Balzac) home

What you'll need for Bob (Balzac) 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 Bob (Balzac)

What life with Bob (Balzac) looks like

Bob (Balzac) is a large adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.v. in Germany.

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 Bob (Balzac), answered.

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