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Bella

German Shepherd · Female · 5 years

Looking for a sporty and alert companion? Bella is the right dog for you. Her previous owners were overwhelmed, so Bella took charge on walks and attacked passersby, joggers, and cyclists she perceived as threats. She's initially very skeptical of strangers and barks energetically at visitors. However, Bella is very attentive and teachable - once she knows someone, she's very people-oriented and enjoys training. She's generally compatible with other dogs, usually fine with males, and compatibility with females depends on chemistry. Due to her history, she cannot be placed in households with children or cats/small animals. With some work, Bella could become a wonderful companion who would enjoy dog sports.

Size

Large

Age

5 years

Location

🇩🇪Bremen

Shelter

Bremer Tierschutzverein e.V.

Living with Bella

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Bella home

What you'll need for Bella in week one.

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About Bella

What life with Bella looks like

Bella is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Bremer Tierschutzverein e.V. in Bremen.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Behavioral issues with strangers, leash reactivity, needs experienced handler for training

🇩🇪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.

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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. Bremer Tierschutzverein e.V. 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 — Bremer Tierschutzverein 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 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 Bremer Tierschutzverein e.V. 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.