Manage your fosterlings with just a few clicks

We are here to assist you in finding the ideal candidates for your fosterlings

Happy Border Collie from animal shelter Tornow being petted, showing a relaxed and joyful expression while lying down.
Features

Together for Animal Welfare

Create your profile on Balu today and find new homes for your animals

  • Easy Registration

    Your account is set up in just a few steps

  • Easy Management

    Manage all inquiries and animals from your dashboard

  • 100% Free

    Balu remains free for you and your potential adopters

  • Donation Feature

    Collect donations for your organization - 0% platform fee

Balu the platform for German animal shelters where pet lovers meet their new furry friends.

Tips

Successful Pet Adoption

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.

Testimonials

Together We Are Stronger

Balu enables animal welfare organizations to increase the visibility of their pets beyond their city borders, significantly improving their chances of finding a new home.
We are delighted to have found a trustworthy adoption platform, and we highly recommend Balu to to all animal welfare organizations.

Thomas Schröder

Präsident des Deutschen Tierschutzbundes
Thomas Schröder President of the Deutscher Tierschutzbund
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Frequently Asked Questions

We've Got Answers to Your Questions

Is Balu free?

Yes, Balu is free for both adopters and animal welfare organizations.

How does Balu make money?

We are funded by our advertising partners who care about animals just as much as we do.

Who can create a profile on Balu?

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.

Can I collect donations through Balu?

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.

What types of animals can be adopted through Balu?

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.

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