Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

BELÉN

Mixed Breed · Female

BELÉN, born 02.04.2021, shoulder height approx. 63 cm, weight approx. 24 kg, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, tested negative for Mediterranean diseases. Update 26.10.2026: BELÉN is a five-year-old Galgo who quickly spreads good cheer with her lively, curious and playful nature. At a first meeting she is still a little cautious, but her strong attachment to people soon shows how much she enjoys being close to her humans. She also seeks out contact with other dogs and likes to lie down relaxed beside them. We therefore wish for her to have at least one more dog in her new home, with whom she can share everyday life and whom she can look to for guidance. From the start, BELÉN has been house-trained, and she takes car rides quite calmly. Indoors she settles well, though she prefers to be near her people. Staying alone with the pack already works for short periods, but this should be gently built up further in her new home. On walks, she is alert, interested and curious about her surroundings. She walks well on the leash and fits in nicely with the group in traffic. When cars pass close by her, she sometimes stops briefly to look before continuing completely unfazed. Out in the open countryside, however, this beautiful Galgo is quickly distracted by exciting impressions – after all, there is so much to discover! Even so, she always remains easy to handle. BELÉN lights up in a very special way when she has the chance to really let off steam. She then truly blossoms, stretches out her long Galgo legs and races around with obvious joy. We therefore wish for her a home where she can regularly enjoy secured off-leash time and run to her heart's content. BELÉN is looking for people who appreciate her cheerful, affectionate nature, give her the time she needs in new encounters, and provide her with security through loving consistency. Anyone seeking a joyful companion who would rather be in the middle of things than just watching, and who enjoys cozy hours close to people after her adventures, could find in BELÉN exactly the right companion. Contact: Claudia Steuernagel, Mail: claudiasteuernagel-friends.org or via WhatsApp

DE·Show original

BELÉN BELÉN, geboren 02. 04. 2021, SH ca. 63 cm, Gewicht etwa 24 kg, kastriert, geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt, negativ auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Update 26. 10. 2026:BELÉN ist eine fünfjährige Galga, die mit ihrer aufgeweckten, neugierigen und lustigen Art schnell gute Laune verbreitet. Bei einer ersten Begegnung zeigt sie sich zunächst noch ein wenig vorsichtig, doch ihre große Menschenbezogenheit lässt schnell erkennen, wie gerne sie die Nähe zu ihren Menschen genießt. Auch mit Artgenossen sucht sie gerne Kontakt und liegt mit ihnen entspannt zusammen. Deshalb wünschen wir uns für sie mindestens einen weiteren Hund in ihrem neuen Zuhause, mit dem sie den Alltag teilen und an den sie sich orientieren kann. Von Anfang an war BELÉN stubenrein und auch Autofahrten meistert sie recht gelassen. Im Haus kommt sie gut zur Ruhe, am liebsten allerdings in der Nähe ihrer Menschen. Alleinebleiben im Rudel klappt bereits für kurze Zeit, sollte aber in ihrem neuen Zuhause behutsam weiter aufgebaut werden. Bei Spaziergängen zeigt sichBELÉN wach, interessiert und neugierig auf ihre Umwelt. Sie läuft gut an der Leine und fügt sich im Straßenverkehr prima in die Gruppe ein. Fahren Autos dicht an ihr vorbei, bleibt sie manchmal kurz stehen und schaut, bevor sie anschließend ganz unbeeindruckt weiterläuft. In der freien Natur lässt sich die schöne Galga allerdings auch schnell von spannenden Eindrücken ablenken – schließlich gibt es so viel zu entdecken! Sie bleibt dabei trotzdem immer gut händelbar. Ein ganz besonderes Leuchten bekommt BELÉN, wenn sie die Möglichkeit hat, sich richtig auszutoben. Dann blüht sie regelrecht auf, streckt ihre langen Galgobeine und flitzt mit sichtlicher Freude durch die Gegend. Deshalb wünschen wir uns für sie ein Zuhause, in dem sie regelmäßig gesicherten Freilauf genießen und nach Herzenslust rennen kann. BELÉN sucht Menschen, die ihre fröhliche, zugewandte Art schätzen, ihr bei neuen Begegnungen die nötige Zeit lassen und ihr mit liebevoller Konsequenz Sicherheit geben. Wer eine lebensfrohe Begleiterin sucht, die gerne mittendrin statt nur dabei ist und nach ihren Abenteuern auch gemütliche Stunden in Menschennähe genießt, könnte in BELÉN genau die richtige Gefährtin finden. Kontakt: Claudia SteuernagelMail: claudiasteuernagel-friends. org oder per WhatsApp Whatsapp

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends e.V.
Living with BELÉN
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing BELÉN home

What you'll need for BELÉN 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.

    View on Amazon→
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon→
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon→
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About BELÉN

What life with BELÉN looks like

BELÉN is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends e.V. in Germany.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting BELÉN, answered.

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

More Mixed Breed pets

Carolina, female 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V., Gernsbach

Carolina

Mixed Breed · large

6 yearsFemale
Coco,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V., Gernsbach

Coco

Mixed Breed · small

Unknown
Repsol, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V., Gernsbach

Repsol

Mixed Breed · large

Male

More from Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends e.V.

VERA, female 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends e.V.

VERA

Mixed Breed · medium

7 yearsFemale
TOMMI, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends e.V.

TOMMI

Mixed Breed · large

Male
TASSIA, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Galgo-Friends e.V.

TASSIA

Mixed Breed · medium

Female
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Nudo,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Kreistierheim Weißenhorn, Weißenhorn

Nudo

Mixed Breed

Unknown
Hermine,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Kreistierheim Weißenhorn, Weißenhorn

Hermine

Mixed Breed

Unknown
Lara,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Kreistierheim Weißenhorn, Weißenhorn

Lara

Mixed Breed

Unknown
Akeela,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Kreistierheim Weißenhorn, Weißenhorn

Akeela

Mixed Breed

Unknown
Paula,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Kreistierheim Weißenhorn, Weißenhorn

Paula

Mixed Breed

Unknown
Mabel,  Mixed Breed for adoption at Kreistierheim Weißenhorn, Weißenhorn

Mabel

Mixed Breed

Unknown

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →