How do I contact the shelter about Bela?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Kleine & große Pfoten e.V. 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 — Kleine & große Pfoten e.V. 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 Kleine & große Pfoten e.V. 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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Bela

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Hündin – ca 1,5 Jahre alt (Stand: März 2026) – ca. 60 bis 65cm – kastriert – auf einer Pflegestelle in 65529 Waldems-Esch Herkunft Bela wurde von aufmerksamen Spaziergängern entdeckt. Längere Zeit streifte sie durch die Wälder, offensichtlich verwundet, vermutlich durch einen Schuss. Es dauerte mehrere Monate, bis wir sie endlich fanden und ihr helfen konnten. Ihre Wunden wurden versorgt, nun ist Bela auf der Suche nach einem Zuhause. Wesen Bela ist ein Rohdiamant, lieb, verspielt und im Kopf noch ein kleiner Welpe. Sie liebt das Leben, begegnet allem voller Neugier und stürmt dabei gern mitten hinein. Dabei vergisst sie manchmal, dass nicht jeder Hund oder Mensch ihre Energie sofort teilen möchte. Bela ist sehr menschenbezogen und möchte am liebsten immer dabei sein. Erziehung kennt sie bisher kaum, daher sollte ihre neue Familie Freude daran haben, ihr geduldig das Hunde-ABC beizubringen. Für Leckerlis ist sie zu begeistern, sodass das Lernen bestimmt Spaß machen wird. Wir suchen für Bela aktive Menschen, die Zeit, Ruhe und Konsequenz mitbringen, um ihr die Welt zu zeigen und sie in die richtigen Bahnen zu lenken. Da sie sich ganz auf ihre Menschen konzentrieren sollte, vermitteln wir sie lieber als Einzelhund. Mit Artgenossen ist sie leider meist nicht verträglich, hier braucht es noch Training. Bela wird mit Liebe, Geduld und klarer Führung zu einer wundervollen Begleiterin heranwachsen. *Wir weisen ausdrücklich darauf hin dass sich Verhaltensweisen in einem neuen Umfeld nach einiger Zeit ändern können. Dies sollte bei jeder Adoption berücksichtigt werden Selbstauskunft Adoption Selbstauskunft Pflegestelle

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇩🇪Germany (national, Bulgaria rescue focus)

Shelter

Kleine & große Pfoten e.V.

Living with Bela

✓Spayed
✕Good with dogs

Cared for by Kleine & große Pfoten e.V. · Germany (national, Bulgaria rescue focus)Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Bela home

What you'll need for Bela in week one.

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About Bela

What life with Bela looks like

Bela is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Kleine & große Pfoten e.V. in Germany (national, Bulgaria rescue focus).

An young 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.

Germany (national, Bulgaria rescue focus), Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Kleine & große Pfoten e.V. 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 — Kleine & große Pfoten e.V. 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 Kleine & große Pfoten e.V. 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.