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BELLA

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Bella is a gentle and affectionate dog, very eager for human interaction. She is very playful. She is calm at home but very energetic outside. She may jump up to get attention. She knows basic commands. She loves going for walks off-leash and swimming. She is a good watchdog who will alert you. She chases cats. She is comfortable in the car and can ride with you. Her history: Bella was found abandoned on the side of the road when she was very young. The ideal home: - A rural environment because she loves outdoor life. - Human companionship and plenty of exercise. - She would be happy to have a canine companion.

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Caractère: Bella est gentille et affectueuse, très en attente de contacts avec son humain. Très joyeuse. A la fois calme à la maison et très dynamique en extérieur. Elle peut sauter sur vous pour avoir de l'attention. Elle connait les ordres de bases. Elle adore se balader en libre et se baigner. C'est une bonne gardienne qui prévient. Elle course les chats. Elle est à l'aise en voiture et pourra donc covoiturer. Son histoire: Bella a été trouvé abandonnée sur un bord de route toute petite. Le foyer idéal: - Environnement de campagne car elle affectionne la vie en extérieur. -De la présence humaine et de quoi se dépenser. -Elle serait contente d'avoir un compagnon chien

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇫🇷borderlinecollie

Shelter

Border Line Collie

Living with BELLA

✕Neutered

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About BELLA

What life with BELLA looks like

BELLA is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Border Line Collie in borderlinecollie.

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 France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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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. Border Line Collie 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 — Border Line Collie 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 Border Line Collie 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 (FR). 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.