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Bela

Male · Adult · 8 years

05.08.2026 Bela is still looking for his new beginning. Unfortunately, no one has applied for him yet, which we find very sad. A dog at his best age has so many advantages. The stormy teenage years are over, the basic rules of living together are in place, and he knows exactly how to enjoy cozy cuddling sessions. He is not old iron, but a loyal friend at his best age, who wants to experience many new adventures together. 22.05.2026 We are providing placement assistance for Bela. Bela is being given up due to private reasons. Bela grew up in his family, and it is not his fault that he has to pack his bags. His family is also very sad, but Bela's life should not be limited because of this. Below is a description from his owner: "Health status: - He receives 3x daily 100 mg Pregabalin and every two days in the morning 15 mg Prednisolone due to chronic back pain (diagnosis via MRI and high-field MRI, asymmetry of the right spinal nerve at the exit at L7/S1, chronic inflammation; also slight protrusion of a disc in the lower back), which makes Bela pain-free and has an unobtrusive gait; due to the medication, he is very focused on food intake. - Mild AV valve insufficiency (currently unobtrusive, no medication required, regular check-up) - Docked due to a broken tail, very well healed - Pancreatic insufficiency, with low-fat food and administration of pancreatin, it can be well controlled. - He is house-trained and drives in the car - He cannot be left alone - Good basic obedience is present He used to be in agility, but had to stop because of back pain. He enjoys alternative agility. He is trained in nose work (target object search and scent search with great display behavior). Those who want to be active in this area will have a lot of fun with him. The basis in fetching is laid, but it would need to be built up. Generally, Bela is rather energetic and can therefore live better with older children. No small animals live in the house at the moment. Outdoors, he reacts with hunting behavior to cats and the like. He is tolerable with calm dogs, sympathy decides. Bela is very affectionate and human-oriented, just very vizsla-typical. He needs a holder who helps him to calm down. In greeting situations, he is sometimes very excited, including barking, ideally he wears something "legal" in his mouth at this time, because otherwise he tends to take hands in his jaws or carry away shoes." He can be visited and knows life in Germany. Bela will be a wonderful companion. We look forward to your housing application. Bela will not be placed in kennel housing. Location: Kreis Kleve/NRW.

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05.08.2026 Bela sucht immer noch seinen Neuanfang. Leider hat sich bisher noch niemand für ihn gemeldet und das finden wir sehr schade. Dabei hat ein Hund im besten Alter so unendlich viele Vorteile. Die stürmischen Flegeljahre sind vorbei, die Grundregeln des Zusammenlebens sitzen und er weiss genau, wie man gemütliche Kuschelrunden genießt. Er ist kein altes Eisen, sondern ein treuer Freund im besten Alter, der noch viele neue gemeinsame Abendteuer erleben möchte. 22.05.2026 Wir geben für Bela Vermittlungshilfe. Bela wird aus privaten Gründen abgegeben. Bela ist in seiner Familie aufgewachsen und es liegt nicht an ihm, dass er leider sein Köfferchen packen muss. Seine Familie ist auch sehr traurig, aber für Bela soll sich sein weiteres Leben nicht einschränken. Anbei die Beschreibung seines Frauchens: „Gesundheitsstatus: – Er bekommt 3x täglich 100 mg Pregabalin und alle zwei Tage morgens 15 mg Prednisolon aufgrund chronischer Rückenschmerzen (Diagnostik via MRT und Hochfeld-MRT, Asymmetrie des rechten Spinalnervs am Austritt bei L7/S1, chronische Entzündung; zudem leichte Protrusion einer Bandscheibe im unteren Rücken), damit ist Bela schmerzfrei und hat ein unauffälliges Gangbild; aufgrund der Medikamente ist er sehr auf Nahrungsaufnahme fokussiert. – leichte AV-Klappeninsuffizienz (derzeit unauffällig, keine Medikamente erforderlich, regelmäßige Kontrolle) – kupiert aufgrund gebrochener Rute, sehr gut verheilt – Pankreasunterfunktion, mit fettarmem Futter und Gabe von Pankreatin bekommt man es gut in den Griff. – er ist stubenrein und fährt im Auto mit – er kann nicht alleine bleiben – guter Grundgehorsam vorhanden Früher wurde er im Agility geführt, musste wegen Rückenschmerzen aufhören. Alternative Degility macht er gerne. Trainiert in Nasenarbeit (Zielobjektsuche und Duftstoffsuche mit tollem Anzeigeverhalten). Wer in dem Bereich aktiv sein möchte wird, ganz viel Freude ,it ihm zusammen haben. Basis im Apportieren ist gelegt, Einweisen etc. müsste aber noch aufgebaut werden. Generell ist Bela eher stürmisch und kann daher besser mit großen Kindern zusammenleben. Kleintiere leben momentan keine mit im Haus. Draußen reagiert er mit Jagdverhalten auf Katzen und Co. Er ist erträglich mit ruhigen Hunden, die Sympathie entscheidet. Bela ist sehr verschmust und menschenbezogen, eben sehr vizslatypisch. Er braucht einen Halter, der ihm hilft zur Ruhe zu kommen. In Begrüßungssituationen ist er teilweise sehr aufgeregt inkl. Bellen, idealerweise trägt er dabei etwas „legales“ im Maul, da er sonst dazu neigt Hände in den Fang zu nehmen oder Schuhe wegzutragen.“ Er kann besucht werden und kennt ein Leben in Deutschland. Bela wird ein wundervoller Begleiter werden. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Haltungsbogen. Bela wird natürlich nicht in Zwingerhaltung vermittelt. Aufenthaltsort: Kreis Kleve/ NRW.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vizsla in Not e.V.
Living with Bela
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Vizsla in Not e.V. · Germany

Listed 1 month 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 dog waiting at Vizsla in Not e.V. in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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. Vizsla in Not 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 — Vizsla in Not 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Vizsla in Not 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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