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Border Collie · Female

Bella is a 4-year-old, unneutered Labbi-Border Mix female dog who was reluctantly surrendered to us. Bella is a very insecure female dog who needs a lot of time to gain trust from new people. She is mostly reserved and fearful towards strangers. If strongly pressured or cornered, she may snap out of insecurity. However, with the right amount of patience and calmness, she can gradually earn their trust. She loves going for walks outside and is more open and curious about her surroundings during these walks. She gets along well with other dogs, showing some sympathy. For Bella, we are looking for a safe and quiet home without much commotion and without children.

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Bella ist eine 4 Jährige, unkastrierte Labbi-Border-Mix Hündin, die schweren Herzens bei uns abgegeben wurde. Bella ist eine sehr unsichere Hündin, die viel Zeit braucht um Vertrauen zu neuen Menschen zu fassen. Fremden gegenüber zeigt sie sich vorallem zurückhaltend und ängstlich. Wird sie stark bedrängt oder in die Enge getrieben, kann sie aus Unsicherheit auch mal schnappen. Wer ihr die nötige Ruhe und Geduld schenkt, kann aber nach und nach ihr Vertrauen gewinnen. Sie geht sehr gerne draußen spazieren, zeigt sich hierbei auch etwas offener und neugieriger. Mit anderen Hunden ist sie nach Sympathie verträglich. Für Bella suchen wir ein sicheres und ruhiges Zuhause, ohne viel Trubel und ohne Kinder.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Plattling
Shelter
Tierheim Plattling
Living with Bella
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Bella home

What you'll need for Bella 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 Bella

What life with Bella looks like

Bella is a adult border collie dog waiting at Tierheim Plattling in Plattling.

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. 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, answered.

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