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Bella &#8211

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Bella is a two-and-a-half-year-old (as of June 2025) female dog who is waiting at our friends' animal shelter in Linares to be adopted by her own family. The pretty mixed-breed lady, who undoubtedly has very Andalusian genes in her (Bella’s ancestors surely include Bodeguero and Podenco), was rescued by a loving woman in February 2025 when she desperately searched for food. Bella’s new friend took the friendly girl home and brought her to the vet the next day to check if she might have a microchip. But Bella was not marked, and no one was looking for her. Our adorable snuggle ball was allowed to live with her rescuer for several weeks, who in turn tried to find a family for Bella. But since she cannot keep the friendly dog lady and the situation became really complicated, the concerned woman asked ArcoNatura for help. Now Bella lives in the animal shelter of our friends and is ready to win her ticket to great happiness. Bella is a loving and calm female dog who quickly made friends and shows herself to be very affectionate and open. With a shoulder height of 50cm and her elegant build, our beauty is well kept but too big to be overlooked constantly. Bella gets along well with other dogs, cats, and children. At first, she is always a little shy. But Bella is curious and loves new friends. She just wants to make contact at her own pace. Bella likes toys and, of course, long walks, soft cushions, and lots of cuddles. If you have fallen in love with our pretty heartbreaker and want to know how she can soon beautify your life and home, we look forward to hearing from you!

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Bella ist eine zweieinhalb Jahre alte (Stand 06/2025) Hündin, die bei unseren Freunden in Linares darauf wartet, ihre eigene Familie adoptieren zu dürfen. Die hübsche Mischlingsdame, die sehr andalusische Gene in sich vereint (Bella hat in ihrer Ahnenreihe sicherlich Bodeguero und Podenco), wurde im Februar 2025 von einer tierlieben Frau gerettet, als sie verzweifelt nach Futter suchte. Bellas neue Freundin nahm das freundliche Mädchen mit nach Hause und brachte es am nächsten Tag zum Tierarzt, um schauen zu lassen, ob sie vielleicht einen Chip hat. Aber Bella war nicht gekennzeichnet und niemand suchte nach ihr. Unsere liebenswerte Knutschkugel durfte einige Wochen bei ihrer Retterin wohnen, die ihrerseits versuchte, eine Familie für Bella zu finden. Aber da sie die freundliche Hundedame auf keinen Fall behalten kann und die Situation wirklich kompliziert wurde, fragte die besorgte Frau bei der ArcoNatura um Hilfe. Jetzt wohnt Bella im Tierheim unserer Freunde und ist startklar, ihr Ticket ins große Glück zu lösen. Bella ist eine liebevolle und ruhige Hündin, die schnell Anschluss gefunden hat und sich sehr zärtlich und aufgeschlossen zeigt. Mit einer Schulterhöhe von 50cm und ihrem eleganten Körperbau ist unsere Schönheit gut zu halten, aber zu groß, um ständig übersehen zu werden. Bella verträgt sich gut mit anderen Hunden, Katzen und Kindern. Anfänglich ist sie immer etwas schüchtern. Aber Bella ist neugierig und liebt neue Freunde. Sie will nur in ihrem eigenen Tempo Kontakt aufnehmen. Bella mag Spielzeug, und natürlich lange Spaziergänge, weiche Kissen und ausgiebige Streicheleinheiten. Wenn Sie sich in unsere hübsche Herzensbrecherin verliebt haben und wissen möchten, wie sie schon bald Ihr Leben und Ihr Haus verschönern kann, dann freuen wir uns darauf, von Ihnen zu hören!

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Bella &#8211
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bella &#8211 home

What you'll need for Bella &#8211 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 Bella &#8211

What life with Bella &#8211 looks like

Bella &#8211 is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bella &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bella &#8211?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bella &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bella &#8211 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein ARCA 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 Bella &#8211 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 Bella &#8211 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 ARCA e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bella &#8211 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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