Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Bella

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

Appenzeller Sennenhündin | 8 years | unspayed Health: Vaccinated, microchipped, EU pet passport available Previous life: Bella has lived exclusively outdoors and has had very few social contacts. As a result, many everyday situations that are self-evident for other dogs are still foreign to her. She needs people who understand that she has much to learn and must learn step by step. Her new home: I could imagine Bella well with a single person or a couple. Children should be at least about 12 to 13 years old and already understand that Bella needs a lot of rest, patience and respectful treatment. A home with clear rules, loving consistency and people who give her security would be ideal for her. What Bella still needs to learn: - Life and everyday life in a house - New people and social contacts - Everyday situations and routines - Safe behavior and interaction with other dogs - Further basics of everyday and outdoor education Bella gets along with males. What you should know about Bella: Bella is an incredibly attentive and eager to learn female dog. Even at eight years old, she wants to learn new things. When you talk to her, she looks at you attentively, turns her head to the side and really listens. She needs people who give her orientation, lovingly but consistently convey rules and show her how beautiful a shared life can be. Whoever gives her this time and patience will get to know a very special female dog. Bella has the potential to become an absolute dream female dog. IMPORTANT: Bella will only be placed with people who are really willing to spend a lot of patience and time. She must first learn many things of daily life. This will not happen overnight. People are being sought who are aware of this task, do not expect too much too soon and give Bella the chance to arrive at her own pace. She deserves people who do not give up on her when something does not work immediately, but lovingly and reliably accompany her on her way.

DE·Show original

Appenzeller Sennenhündin | 8 Jahre | unkastriertGesundheit: Geimpft, Gechippt, EU-Heimtierausweis vorhandenBisheriges Leben:Bella hat bisher ausschließlich draußen gelebt und nur sehr wenige soziale Kontakte kennengelernt. Dadurch sind ihr viele alltägliche Situationen, die für andere Hunde selbstverständlich sind, noch fremd.Sie braucht Menschen, die Verständnis dafür haben, dass sie vieles erst noch kennenlernen und Schritt für Schritt lernen muss. Ihr neues Zuhause:Ich könnte mir Bella gut bei einer Einzelperson oder einem Paar vorstellen. Kinder sollten mindestens etwa 12 bis 13 Jahre alt sein und bereits verstehen, dass Bella viel Ruhe, Geduld und einen respektvollen Umgang braucht.Ein Zuhause mit klaren Regeln, liebevoller Konsequenz und Menschen, die ihr Sicherheit geben, wäre für sie ideal.Was Bella noch lernen muss: Das Leben und den Alltag in einem Haus, Neue Menschen und soziale Kontakte, Alltägliche Situationen und Abläufe, Das sichere Verhalten und den Umgang mit anderen Hunden, Weitere Grundlagen der Erziehung im Alltag und draußenMit Rüden versteht sich Bella.Was man über Bella wissen sollte:Bella ist eine unglaublich aufmerksame und lernwillige Hündin. Auch mit ihren acht Jahren möchte sie noch Neues lernen. Wenn man mit ihr spricht, schaut sie einen aufmerksam an, legt den Kopf zur Seite und hört richtig zu.Sie braucht Menschen, die ihr Orientierung geben, ihr liebevoll, aber konsequent Regeln vermitteln und ihr zeigen, wie schön ein gemeinsames Leben sein kann.Wer ihr diese Zeit und Geduld schenkt, wird eine ganz besondere Hündin kennenlernen. Bella hat das Potenzial, eine absolute Traumhündin zu werden. WICHTIG:Bella wird nur an Menschen vermittelt, die wirklich bereit sind, sehr viel Geduld und Zeit aufzubringen. Sie muss viele Dinge des täglichen Lebens erst noch kennenlernen. Das wird nicht von heute auf morgen gehen.Gesucht werden Menschen, die sich dieser Aufgabe bewusst sind, nicht zu schnell zu viel erwarten und Bella die Chance geben, in ihrem eigenen Tempo anzukommen.Sie verdient Menschen, die sie nicht aufgeben, wenn etwas nicht sofort funktioniert, sondern sie liebevoll und verlässlich auf ihrem Weg begleiten.

Size
—
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Brilon
Living with Bella
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Brilon · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Bella home

What you'll need for Bella in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

    View on Amazon→
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon→
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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

    View on Amazon→
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Bella

What life with Bella looks like

Bella is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Brilon in Germany.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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 Brilon 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 Brilon 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 Tierheim Brilon 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.
You might also like

More Mixed Breed pets

Henri, male 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Düren und Umgebung

Henri

Mixed Breed

7 yearsMale
Peanut, female 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim und Tierhotel Arche Chur

Peanut

Mixed Breed

5 yearsFemale
Winnie & Willow, female young Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim und Tierhotel Arche Chur

Winnie & Willow

Mixed Breed

2 yearsFemale

More from Tierheim Brilon

Jauli, Frechdachs, Monchy & Fiete, weiß female senior European Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Brilon

Jauli, Frechdachs, Monchy & Fiete

European Shorthair

9 yearsFemale
Zoey Und Toni, female senior British Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Brilon

Zoey Und Toni

British Shorthair

9 yearsFemale
Ruby, female senior European Shorthair for adoption at Tierheim Brilon

Ruby

European Shorthair

9 yearsFemale
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Torros, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Köln, Cologne

Torros

Mixed Breed · large

8 yearsMale
Nero, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Köln, Cologne

Nero

Mixed Breed · large

9 yearsMale
Sam (Zuhause und Paten gesucht), male 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Köln, Cologne

Sam (Zuhause und Paten gesucht)

Mixed Breed · large

6 yearsMale
Luke, male 5yo German Shepherd for adoption at Tierheim Köln, Cologne

Luke

German Shepherd · large

5 yearsMale
Valentino (Zuhause und Paten gesucht), male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Köln, Cologne

Valentino (Zuhause und Paten gesucht)

Mixed Breed · medium

8 yearsMale
Dudu, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Köln, Cologne

Dudu

Mixed Breed · medium

10 yearsMale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →