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Bella

English Bulldog · Female · Adult · 7 years

Bella & Artus – Siblings Seeking a New Home Bella and Artus are two adorable French-English bulldogs who were born on January 1, 2019. The two are inseparable and, despite their difficult past, they are very friendly and open. Unfortunately, Bella and Artus have only known life in a garage and have barely interacted with the outside world. This has led to them currently being significantly overweight, and Bella also requires veterinary care – particularly due to skin problems. However, despite these challenges, the two dogs still have a lot of energy and are curious and open to new experiences and walks.

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Bella & Artus – Geschwister suchen ein neues Zuhause Bella und Artus sind zwei entzückende Französisch-englische Bulldoggen, die am 01.01.2019 das Licht der Welt erblickt haben. Die beiden sind unzertrennlich und zeigen sich trotz ihrer bisher schwierigen Lebensumstände sehr freundlich und aufgeschlossen. Leider wurden Bella und Artus bisher in einer Garage gehalten und haben kaum etwas außerhalb kennengelernt. Dies hat dazu geführt, dass sie aktuell noch stark übergewichtig sind und Bella zusätzlich tiermedizinische Betreuung benötigt – insbesondere wegen Hautproblemen. Doch trotz dieser Herausforderungen haben die beiden Hunde noch viel Lebensfreude und zeigen sich neugierig und offen für Spaziergänge und neue Erfahrungen. Bella und Artus orientieren sich sehr stark aneinander, weshalb wir uns eine gemeinsame

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Ahlen
Shelter
Tierheim Ahlen
Living with Bella
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Cared for by Tierheim Ahlen · AhlenLearn about English Bulldog

Listed 2 months ago

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 english bulldog dog waiting at Tierheim Ahlen in Ahlen.

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 Ahlen 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 Ahlen 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 Ahlen 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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