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Bernese Mountain Dog · Female · Senior · 9 years

Hello dear dog lovers, I am the wonderful Bella. My human was allowed to sleep peacefully at home, and I was by her side until the very end. Now I need a new home. Even though I am almost 8 years old and considered a senior by my breed, you wouldn't notice that at all. I get along great with other animals, whether they are small or large, young or old, male or female. So, a single dog can happily live in my new family. If that is not the case, that is also okay. Then, my new humans should have plenty of time for me, because I am an extremely affectionate and clingy female dog. I love lying in the garden and experiencing nature up close. Unfortunately, there is a shadow to every sun: Since I arrived at BSiN with a limp, my knee was X-rayed along with my veterinary intake. It turned out that fluid is in my knee. This can have various causes, such as the cruciate ligament, the meniscus, or other things. To stabilize my knee, an operation is necessary. Since I cannot be properly cared for on my current foster home, which is a dog kennel, the operation should take place in my new home to ensure round-the-clock care. But don't worry: The Berner Sennenhunde in Not, which rehomed me, will cover all the costs for this operation. Because it is very important to them that I find a nice new home despite my temporary handicap and that my future owners are not deterred by the high operation costs. Then, there is something else: In my past, I occasionally had something called a "hot ear." This can happen in "lampiohr dogs" when something itches or irritates, and they scratch or shake their heads a lot. On my foster home, the cause was investigated: It seems that I have a food intolerance. I was therefore switched to a single-protein food, which I eat without any problems. With consistent feeding, the itchy ears should finally be a thing of the past. I am very looking forward to your message and to a loving new home.

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Hallo liebe Hundefreunde, ich bin die wunderschöne Bella. Mein Frauchen durfte zuhause friedlich einschlafen, und ich war bis zum Schluss an ihrer Seite. Nun brauche ich ein neues Zuhause. Auch wenn ich mit meinen bald 8 Jahren zu den Senioren meiner Rasse gehöre, merkt man mir das überhaupt nicht an. Mit Artgenossen verstehe ich mich prima, egal ob klein oder gross, jung oder alt, männlich oder weiblich. Es darf also gerne ein Ersthund in meiner neuen Familie leben. Sollte dies nicht der Fall sein, ist das auch ok. Dann sollten meine neuen Menschen aber ganz viel Zeit für mich haben, denn ich bin eine äusserst liebesbedürftige und anhängliche Hündin. Ich liebe es, draussen im Garten zu liegen und die Natur hautnah zu erleben. Leider gibt es zu jeder Sonnen– auch eine Schattenseite: Da ich bereits hinkend zu BSiN gekommen bin, wurde nebst der tierärztlichen Aufnahmeuntersuchung auch mein Knie geröntgt. Dabei stellte sich heraus, dass sich Flüssigkeit in meinem Knie befindet. Das kann verschiedene Ursachen haben, zum Beispiel das Kreuzband, den Meniskus oder anderes. Um mein Knie zu stabilisieren, ist eine Operation notwendig. Da ich auf meinem jetzigen Pflegeplatz, einer Tierpension, nicht optimal geschont werden kann, sollte die OP in meinem neuen Zuhause stattfinden, damit meine Rundumbetreuung gewährleistet ist. Aber keine Sorge: Der Verein Berner Sennenhunde in Not, der mich vermittelt, übernimmt die gesamten Kosten für diese OP. Denn es ist ihnen sehr wichtig, dass ich trotz meines vorübergehenden Handicaps ein schönes neues Zuhause finde und meine zukünftigen Halter nicht durch die hohen OP-Kosten abgeschreckt werden. Dann ist da noch etwas: In meiner Vergangenheit hatte ich immer wieder mal ein sogenanntes Blutohr. Das kommt bei «Lampiohren-Hunden» gerne mal vor, wenn etwas juckt oder stört, und man viel kratzt oder den Kopf schüttelt. Auf meiner Pflegestelle wurde der Ursache nun nachgegangen: Es sieht so aus, als hätte ich eine Futtermittel-Unverträglichkeit. Ich wurde daher auf ein Monoprotein-Futter umgestellt, welches ich ohne Probleme esse. Bei konsequenter Ernährung sollten so auch die juckenden Ohren endlich der Vergangenheit angehören. Ich freue mich sehr auf Ihre Nachricht und auf ein liebevolles neues Zuhause.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇨🇭Bsin
Shelter
Berner Sennenhunde in Not Schweiz
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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 large senior bernese mountain dog dog waiting at Berner Sennenhunde in Not Schweiz in Bsin.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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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. Berner Sennenhunde in Not Schweiz 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 — Berner Sennenhunde in Not Schweiz 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 Berner Sennenhunde in Not Schweiz 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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