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Bella

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

💗 Bella 💗 MAR (TANJ) 📍 Location: Croatia, Zagreb - can be visited at any time 📅 Born: October 2022 ⚖️ Weight: approx. 42 kg 🐕 Breed: Turkish Kangal (possibly mixed) 💉 Health: microchipped, vaccinated, EU pet passport present, neutered - mild hip problems, occasional limping 🤝 compatibility with others: Gets along well with other dogs; unknown with cats; only with children after experience and with care, as she is typically watchful Bella's Story 😢 Bella was found in a deserted village - only a lonely country road and crumbling ruins surrounded her. Whether she was hit by a car or injured in some other way remains unclear. Left to her own devices, she survived through strength, courage, and unbridled will to live. With much patience and daily feeding, she slowly gained trust in the people who wanted to help her. Bella's Character 💗 ✨ Friendly & grateful - One hardly notices her difficult past today. ✨ Social with dogs - She currently lives problem-free with several other dogs. ✨ Watchful & typical of the breed - As is typical for Kangals, she has a pronounced watch and protective instinct. ✨ People-oriented - Loving, clingy, and full of gratitude for any form of attention. Bella's Dream Home 🏡 For Bella, we are looking for people and dog-experienced owners, ideally with experience with Kangals or similar herding guard dogs. She needs: Patience & empathy to build further trust A home that respects her breed-specific traits Safety, love, and the opportunity to settle and flourish A foster home would also greatly help Bella in taking the step to a better life. Specialties 💉 Ears cropped, likely by previous owners Mild hip problems, occasional limping How You Can Help 💌 ❣️ Adopt - Give Bella her forever home ❣️ Foster home offer - Give her a safe place to continue building trust ❣️ Share - Help Bella find her people Videos of Bella:.

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💗 Bella 💗 MAR (TANJ) 📍 Aufenthaltsort: Kroatien, Zagreb - kann jederzeit vor Ort besucht werden 📅 Geboren: Oktober 2022 ⚖️ Gewicht: ca. 42 kg 🐕 Rasse: Türkischer Kangal (möglicherweise Mix) 💉 Gesundheit: Gechippt, geimpft, EU-Heimtierausweis vorhanden, Kastriert - leichte Probleme mit einer Hüfte, gelegentliches Humpeln 🤝 Verträglichkeit: Mit anderen Hunden gut verträglich; Katzen unbekannt; Kinder nur nach Erfahrung und mit Bedacht, da sie rassetypisch wachsam ist Bellas Geschichte 😢 Bella wurde in einem verlassenen Dorf gefunden - nur eine einsame Landstraße und verfallene Ruinen umgaben sie. Ob sie von einem Auto angefahren wurde oder auf andere Weise verletzt wurde, bleibt unklar. Auf sich allein gestellt, überlebte sie nur durch Stärke, Mut und unbändigen Lebenswillen. Mit viel Geduld und täglichem Füttern gewann sie langsam Vertrauen zu den Menschen, die ihr helfen wollten. Bellas Charakter 💗 ✨ Freundlich & dankbar - Ihre schwere Vergangenheit merkt man ihr heute kaum noch an. ✨ Sozial mit Hunden - Sie lebt aktuell problemlos mit mehreren Hunden zusammen. ✨ Wachsam & rassetypisch - Wie es bei Kangals üblich ist, besitzt sie einen ausgeprägten Wach- und Schutzinstinkt. ✨ Menschenbezogen - Lieb, anhänglich und voller Dankbarkeit für jede Form der Aufmerksamkeit. Bellas Traumzuhause 🏡 Für Bella suchen wir menschen- und hundeerfahrene Halter, idealerweise mit Erfahrung mit Kangals oder ähnlichen Herdenschutzhunden. Sie benötigt: Geduld & Einfühlungsvermögen, um weiter Vertrauen aufzubauen Ein Zuhause, das ihre rassetypischen Eigenschaften respektiert Sicherheit, Liebe und die Möglichkeit, anzukommen und sich zu entfalten Auch eine Pflegestelle würde Bella sehr helfen, den Schritt in ein besseres Leben zu schaffen. Besonderheiten 💉 Ohren kupiert, vermutlich von Vorbesitzern Leichte Hüftprobleme, gelegentliches Humpeln So kannst du helfen 💌 ❣️ Adoptieren - Schenk Bella ihr Für-immer-Zuhause ❣️ Pflegestelle anbieten - Gib ihr einen sicheren Ort, um Vertrauen weiter aufzubauen ❣️ Teilen - Hilf Bella, ihre Menschen zu finden Videos von Bella: Video 1 Bella Video Bella Video 2 Bella Bella sucht ein Zuhause - YouTube Bella sucht ein Zuhause 2 - YouTube Bella sucht ein Zuhause 3 - YouTube

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇦🇹Austria
Shelter
Hund sucht Hütte
Living with Bella
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hund sucht Hütte · AustriaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 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 young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hund sucht Hütte in Austria.

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" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇦🇹Adopting from Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

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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. Hund sucht Hütte 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 — Hund sucht Hütte 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 Hund sucht Hütte 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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