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Kater Balu

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 12 years

I have no other choice but to find a good place for our 12-year-old Balu, born in 2020. Balu is accustomed to children, dogs, and other cats, if they let him. He is neutered and a mouser 😞. He delivers them safely at home. To do this, he always summons his family loudly. His outdoor freedom is very important to him. We have a cat flap that he uses as a last resort. Before that, he prefers to call from the door. He is exceptionally loving but not the big cuddler. Maybe the current child occupancy is too boisterous for him. His favorite person, however, has to make more room in the bed but is rewarded with a hearty purr. I would love to find a cat lover who can give him a good home. I am always available for any questions.

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Mir bleibt nichts anderes übrig als eine Suche nach einem guten Platz für unsere 12 Jahre alter Balu, geb. 2020. Balu ist Kinder, Hunde und andere Katzen gewöhnt, wenn diese ihn denn lassen würde. Er ist kastriert und ein Mäusefänger 😞. Diese liefert er brav zu Hause ab. Dazu ruft er seine Familie immer lautstark zusammen. Seine Freiheit nach draußen ist ihm sehr wichtig. Wir haben eine Katzenklappe die er notfalls auch verwendet. Zuvor versucht er es aber lieber mit vor der Tür rufen. Er ist ausgesprochen lieb aber nicht der große Schmuser. Vielleicht ist ihm die jetzige Kinderbelegung auch zu ungestüm. Sein Lieblingsmensch muss allerdings öfter im Bett Platz machen, wird aber mit kräftigem schnurren dafür belohnt. Ich wünsche mir so sehr einen Katzenliebhaber zu finden der ihm ein gutes Zuhause geben kann. Für Fragen stehe ich jederzeit zur Verfügung.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Starnberg
Shelter
Tierheim Starnberg
Living with Kater Balu
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Kater Balu home

What you'll need for Kater Balu in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Kater Balu

What life with Kater Balu looks like

Kater Balu is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Starnberg in Starnberg.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Kater Balu, answered.

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