Create your profile on Balu today and find new homes for your animals
Your account is set up in just a few steps
Manage all inquiries and animals from your dashboard
Balu remains free for you and your potential adopters
Collect donations for your organization - 0% platform fee
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In these tutorials, we’ll show you how your shelter can upload pets to Balu
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to create an account on Balu as an organization.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to complete your profile on Balu.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to post pets online on Balu.
We've Got Answers to Your Questions
Yes, Balu is free for both adopters and animal welfare organizations.
We are funded by our advertising partners who care about animals just as much as we do.
Animal shelters, animal welfare organizations, and foster homes that meet our animal welfare standards can create a profile on Balu. Compliance with § 11 of the German Animal Welfare Act (TierSchG) and proof of nonprofit status are the minimum requirements. Depending on the application, additional criteria may be reviewed.
Yes, to collect donations through Balu, contact our team through your profile. We will send you a registration link with a form, and once it's filled out, we'll activate the donation feature for you.
Currently, adopters can apply to adopt dogs and cats on Balu. However, you can already list small animals, birds, and reptiles in your profile, and we're working hard to release more categories as soon as possible.