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Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 16 years

Bella – 15 Years of Life; Love Sought for the Grand Finale → Breed: mixed breed → Gender: female → Born: 2010 → Size / Weight: 46 cm / 20 kg → Neutered: yes → Vaccinated: yes → Identification: Chip → Compatible with: male dogs and female dogs → Incompatible with: N/A → Sponsorships possible: yes Description Our grandma Bella is a very special dog soul. For almost fifteen years, she has fought her way through life alone on the streets – through scorching summers, icy winters, hunger, thirst, and loneliness. It's a small miracle that she survived all of this. About a year ago, she was able to move into a pension because street life became too difficult for her with advancing age. While she is safe there, it is not a home. The summers are still hot and the winters cold, the wind that blows through her old bones – none of this is a place for an old lady who longs for a soft bed, warmth, affection, and a peaceful retirement. When you look at her face, you can see her age, but her smile still melts hearts. Her eyes tell stories from a long and eventful life, which she has carried with impressive calm and dignity. Nothing can upset her anymore. She takes life easy, getting along well with her dog friends, friendly and open to people who show her affection. Bella sometimes has a mind of her own.

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Bella – 15 Jahre Leben; Liebe gesucht fürs große Finale → Rasse: Mischling → Geschlecht: weiblich→ Geboren: 2010 → Grösse / Gewicht: 46 cm / 20 kg→ Kastriert: ja→ Geimpft: ja→ Kennzeichnung: Chip→ Verträglich mit: Rüden und Hündinnen→ Unverträglich mit: k.A.→ Patenschaften möglich: ja Beschreibung Unsere Oma Bella ist eine ganz besondere Hundeseele. Fast fünfzehn Jahre lang hat sie sich alleine auf der Straße durchs Leben gekämpft – durch glühend heiße Sommer, eisige Winter, Hunger, Durst und Einsamkeit. Ein kleines Wunder, dass sie all das überstanden hat. Vor etwa einem Jahr durfte sie in eine Pension ziehen, weil ihr das Straßenleben mit zunehmendem Alter zu schwer wurde. Dort ist sie zwar sicher, aber es ist kein Zuhause. Die Sommer sind weiterhin heiß und die Winter kalt, der Wind, der durch ihre alten Knochen fährt – all das ist kein Ort für eine alte Dame, die sich nach einem weichen Bett, nach Wärme, Zuwendung und einem ruhigen Lebensabend sehnt. Schaut man in ihr Gesicht, dann erkennt man zwar ihr Alter, doch ihr Lächeln bringt die Herzen noch immer zum Schmelzen. Ihre Augen erzählen Geschichten aus einem langen, bewegten Leben, das sie mit einer beeindruckenden Ruhe und Würde getragen hat. Nichts kann sie mehr aus der Fassung bringen. Sie geht entspannt durchs Leben, verträglich mit ihren Hundekumpels, freundlich und zugewandt zu den Menschen, die ihr Zuneigung schenken. Bella hat manchmal ihren eigenen Kopf. Sie weiß genau, was sie nicht mehr mag, und da braucht es

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V.
Living with Bella
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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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 large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi e.V. in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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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. Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi 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 — Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi 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. 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 Tierschutzverein Franz von Assisi 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.
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