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Labrador Retriever · Female · Adult · 8 years

The pretty Bela was rescued along with other dogs and cats from poor husbandry conditions. Despite the terrible conditions that prevailed there, all the animals were friendly and trusting. Bela is a super nice, lovable, playful, and balanced female dog. She loves both human and canine company and is not easily ruffled. When meeting strangers, Bela can be initially shy, but with some treats and kind words, that quickly passes. Otherwise, she is a very uncomplicated and gentle female dog who looks much younger than her age and loves going for walks very much. Bela can be rehomed as a second dog and would also be fine with a family that has slightly older children.

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Die hübsche Bela wurde zusammen mit anderen Hunden und Katzen aus schlechter Haltung gerettet. Trotz der schlimmen Zustände, die dort herrschten, waren alle Tiere freundlich und zutraulich. Bela ist eine super nette, liebenswürdige, verspielte und ausgeglichene Hündin. Sie liebt menschliche wie hündische Gesellschaft und lässt sich nicht so leicht aus der Ruhe bringen. Bei fremden Menschen kann Bela zunächst etwas schüchtern sein, aber mit Leckerchen und lieben Worten ist das schnell vorbei. Ansonsten ist sie eine ganz unkomplizierte und sanftmütige Hündin, die wesentlich jünger wirkt, als sie ist und sehr sehr gerne Spazieren geht. Bela kann gerne als Zweithund vermittelt werden und auch eine Familie mit etwas älteren Kindern ist kein Problem.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Hundehilfe Portugal
Living with Bela
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Hundehilfe Portugal · SpeyerLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Bela home

What you'll need for Bela in week one.

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  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 Bela

What life with Bela looks like

Bela is a large adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Hundehilfe Portugal in Speyer.

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 Bela, answered.

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