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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Ballu – male dog, neutered, born ca. 2021, medium-sized, weight ca. 21.8 kg, in the animal shelter Belchatow since 03.06.2022! We tried to check on Ballu in April – but the male dog had simply too much fear. So we started a new attempt, which really paid off – for Ballu, also for us. He was initially still very hesitant, reserved, and one can see how much he clings to his caregiver Agnes and trusts her. He stands next to her relaxed and relaxed, the leash hangs through. In her presence, he takes treats from us very gently and carefully, without snapping. When we take a few steps, he goes into a slightly crouched husbandry position, but he comes with. The male dog is built robustly, he has a very loving, gentle expression, a real handsome fellow. We take him into the run, here we observe his change in small steps, very interesting and the one that so delighted us: he moves increasingly freer, more open, the tail comes up more relaxed, his posture becomes softer and more upright, his gaze becomes further, he shows more interest in his surroundings, runs around a little, sniffs at the bushes. He even comes to us, cautiously, sniffs at our hands, we can stroke Ballu gently on the head, and he lets this happen without a problem. We stand quite close together, Ballu is right in the middle. When Agnes leaves the run, he longingly stands by the door and waits for her return. He knows her, trusts her. This shows us that Ballu can trust, he just needs time, care, and affection. The free run also relaxes him and he shows himself more open to us. We are happy for him, he has shown himself well in the run. He came to the animal shelter at 1 year old, has been waiting here for 4 years, knows nothing but his caregivers, whom he trusts. Ballu is a super sympathetic, fine dog, very friendly, gentle, and loving. Agnes says, "He will be an absolutely loyal companion. With people he doesn't know, he feels a little held back. He likes to go for walks. He likes small as well as large dogs. A perfect dog." We agree with her, having observed him so well. Whoever gives Ballu time, love, patience, and clarity will have a loving, loyal, and faithful dog by his side who will give a lot back. He has earned it – we wish him finally his own home. Ballu can walk on the leash. He shares his kennel with female dogs and male dogs. (05/2026 KW/WK). This animal has a history of biting.

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Ballu – Rüde, kastriert, geboren ca. 2021, mittelgroß, Gewicht ca. 21,8 kg, im Tierheim Belchatow seit 03.06.2022! Wir versuchten Ballu im April anzuschauen - aber der Rüde hatte einfach zu viel Angst. So starteten wir einen neuen Versuch, der sich wirklich gelohnt hat - gelohnt für Ballu, auch für uns. Er war anfangs noch sehr zögerlich, zurückhaltend, man sieht wie sehr er an seiner Pflegerin Agnes hängt und ihr vertraut. Er steht locker und entspannt neben ihr, die Leine hängt durch. In ihrem Beisein nimmt er ganz sanft und vorsichtig Leckerlis von uns, schnappt nicht zu. Als wir ein paar Schritte gehen, geht er in leicht geduckter Haltung, aber er kommt mit. Der Rüde ist kräftig gebaut, er hat einen sehr lieben, sanften Gesichtsausdruck, ein richtig hübscher Kerl. Wir gehen mit ihm in den Freilauf, hier beobachten wir seine Veränderung in kleinen Schritten, sehr interessant und die uns so gefreut hat: er bewegt sich zunehmend freier, offener, die Rute kommt locker hoch, seine Körperhaltung wird weicher und aufrechter, sein Blick wird weiter, er zeigt mehr Interesse an seiner Umgebung, läuft ein bisschen herum, schnuppert am Gebüsch. Er kommt sogar zu uns, vorsichtig, schnuppert an unseren Händen, wir können Ballu sanft auf dem Kopf streicheln, dies lässt er ohne Probleme zu. Wir stellen uns recht nah zusammen, Ballu ist mitten drin. Als Agnes den Auslauf verlässt, stellt er sich sehnsüchtig ans Tor und wartet auf ihre Rückkehr. Er kennt sie, vertraut ihr. Dies zeigt uns, dass Ballu vertrauen kann, er braucht nur Zeit, Fürsorge und liebevolle Zuwendung. Auch das freie Laufen entspannt ihn und er zeigt sich uns gegenüber offener. Wir freuen uns für ihn, er hat sich toll hier im Freilauf gezeigt. Er kam mit 1 Jahr ins Tierheim, wartet nun seit 4 Jahren, er kennt nichts, außer seine Pfleger, denen er vertrauen kann. Ballu ist ein super symphatischer, feiner Hund, sehr freundlich, sanft und lieb. Agnes sagt, "er wird ein absolut treuer Begleiter sein. Bei Menschen, die er nicht kennt, fühlt er sich ein wenig gehemmt. Er mag gerne spazieren gehen. Er mag kleine sowie große Hunde. Ein perfekter Hund. " Wir stimmen ihr zu, konnten wir ihn so gut beobachten. Wer Ballu Zeit, Liebe, Geduld und Klarheit schenkt, wird einen lieben, treuen und loyalen Hund an seiner Seite haben, der viel zurückgeben wird. Er hat es so verdient - wir wünschen ihm endlich ein eigenes Zuhause. Ballu kann an der Leine laufen. Er teilt sich seinen Zwinger mit Hündinnen und Rüden. (05/2026 KW/WK )

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Dierkshausen
Shelter
Hundehilfe Polen
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About Unknown

What life with Unknown looks like

Unknown is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Polen in Dierkshausen.

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 Unknown, answered.

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