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Bela

Female · Adult · 5 years

Description: Bela is an extremely gentle and loving little dog. She is not aware of her size, so she likes to crawl into the arms and surrender to being cuddled. She loves people. She is calm and walks nicely on a leash. She also has playful moments. She is certainly not suitable for living with other animals and dogs. We do not recommend that she live in a family with younger children. She has two physical peculiarities. Her tongue is attached to the lower jaw and she has a non-fused fused lower jaw. However, this does not interfere, as she eats and drinks normally. She is housebroken and does not destroy things. Bela has the characteristics of a kangal and weighs about 40 kg. Date of birth: 3. 7.

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Opis: Bela je izredno crkljiva in ljubeča psička. Se ne zaveda svoje velikosti, zato rada zleze v naročje in se prepusti čohanju. Obožuje ljudi. Je umirjena in na povodcu lepo hodi. Ima pa tudi razigrane momente. Nikakor ni primerna za bivanje z drugimi živalmi in psi. Ne priporočamo, da bi živela v družini z manjšimi otroci. Ima dve fizični posebnosti. Jezik ima priraščen na spodnjo čeljust in ima nefiksno zaraščeno simfizo spodnje čeljusti. Je pa to ne moti, saj se normalno prehranjuje in pije. Je sobno čista in ne uničuje stvari. Bela ima pasemske značilnosti kangala in tehta okoli 40 kg. Datum rojstva: 3. 7. 2021

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇸🇮Ljubljana
Shelter
Zavetišče Ljubljana
Living with Bela
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Cared for by Zavetišče Ljubljana · Ljubljana

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Bela home

What you'll need for Bela in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 dog waiting at Zavetišče Ljubljana in Ljubljana.

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.

Note from the shelter: Has a tongue attached to lower jaw and unfused lower jaw symphysis, but this does not affect eating or drinking

🇸🇮Adopting from Slovenia

Slovenian shelters follow EU pet passport requirements rigorously and coordinate with Italian, Austrian, and German rescue partners. Animals are fully vetted before leaving.

Ljubljana, Slovenia browse more dogs in Slovenia.

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. Zavetišče Ljubljana 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 — Zavetišče Ljubljana 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 Zavetišče Ljubljana 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 (SL). 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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