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Balu

Golden Retriever · Male · Adult · 4 years

Balu sucht ein neues Zuhause ohne Kinder !!!!! Balu wird im Sommer 2026 4 Jahre alt. Stubenrein, kann gut alleine bleiben, fährt ruhig im auto mit und kennt die grundkomandos. Leinenführigkeit funktioniert ohne Ablenkung sehr gut sowie Fahrrad fahren auch ! Rasse : Golden Retriever ( sehr wahrscheinlich Hovawart mit drin ) . Er bewacht zu 100% sein Grundstück. Grundsätzlich ist Balu ein freundlicher Hund der auf Menschen zu geht, leider begrüßt er distanzlos und wird bei Aufregung sehr penetrant. Balu ist sehr selbstbewusst. Auf Artgenossen kann er gut verzichten, auf ein zusammenleben mit Kindern und Kleintieren schließen wir aus !! Balu wiegt knapp 40kg und ist recht groß! Er braucht ein großes eingezäuntes Grundstück wo er viel draußen sein darf ! Er hat einen sehr ausgeprägten jagt Instinkt! Wir kommen aus 48612 und wünschen uns ein FÜR IMMER Zuhause... Den neuen Besitzer sollte bewusst sein das er ein Kraft Paket ist !!!! Balu hat HD/ED und einen 8ten Wirbel was ihn aktuell aber nicht behindert ! Balu wird nur gegen Schutzvertrag/Schutzgebühr abgegeben !!!!! Da wir nicht möchten das er ein Wanderpokal wird !!! Er ist nicht kastriert, voll durch geimpft und gechipt... Bei weiteren Fragen können sie sich gern per E-Mail bei uns melden : oder per Handy :

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Neuenkirchen
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Rheine
Living with Balu
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Rheine · NeuenkirchenLearn about Golden Retriever →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Balu home

What you'll need for 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 Balu

What life with Balu looks like

Balu is a large adult golden retriever dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Rheine in Neuenkirchen.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Neuenkirchen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierschutzverein Rheine 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 — Tierschutzverein Rheine 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Tierschutzverein Rheine 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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