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Bella (Irish water spaniel)

Mixed Breed ยท Female ยท Young ยท 2 years

๐Ÿพ Meet Bella ๐Ÿพ Beautiful Bella is a 2-year-old Irish Water Spaniel looking for a very special home. ๐ŸคŽ Bella is a super-natured, sweet girl who can be a little unsure of new people and new surroundings initially. Give her a little time, patience and reassurance, though, and youโ€™ll see the lovely girl underneath. Once Bella gets to know you and feels safe, she absolutely loves being with her humans. ๐Ÿฅฐ Bella has lived with children, but because of her slightly nervous side, we feel children 8+ would be best for her. Sheโ€™s also good with other dogs, although she tends to show very little interest in them. She could happily share her home with a suitable resident dog. Bella walks beautifully on the lead and is a really lovely all-round girl who just needs someone who understands dogs and will allow her to build confidence at her own pace. ๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿก Weโ€™re looking for a dog-savvy home where Bella can feel safe, settled and loved. She may take a little time to trust you โ€” but once she does, youโ€™ll have a very special friend for life. โค๏ธ Could you be Bellaโ€™s person? ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’•

Size
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Age
Young ยท 2 years
Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชBelfast
Shelter
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI
Living with Bella (Irish water spaniel)
  • โœ“Good with dogs
  • โœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Almost Home Animal Rescue NIย ยท BelfastLearn about Mixed Breed โ†’
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Bringing Bella (Irish water spaniel) home

What you'll need for Bella (Irish water spaniel) in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier โ€” what most shelters require for pickup.

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    โ‚ฌ35โ€“45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    โ‚ฌ50โ€“80
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    Legal ยท EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    โ‚ฌ8โ€“12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade โ€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    โ‚ฌ30โ€“60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    โ‚ฌ20โ€“35

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About Bella (Irish water spaniel)

What life with Bella (Irish water spaniel) looks like

Bella (Irish water spaniel) is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Almost Home Animal Rescue NI in Belfast.

An young 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" โ€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures โ€” to let them settle.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชAdopting from Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

Belfast, Ireland โ€” browse more dogs in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bella (Irish water spaniel), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bella (Irish water spaniel)?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Almost Home Animal Rescue NI handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bella (Irish water spaniel) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bella (Irish water spaniel) if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” Almost Home Animal Rescue NI 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 โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Bella (Irish water spaniel) 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 โ€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bella (Irish water spaniel) isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bella (Irish water spaniel) 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 (EN). Translation is imperfect โ€” 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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