Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Bella

Mixed Breed · Female

This beautiful girl is a Doberman X Staffy - what a mix! Bella is an incredibly intelligent lady, with so much potential. She will need a home that is experienced with high drive and active breeds. She already knows some basic commands, but still has a fair way to go. She is a dog that will need plenty of physical exercise, mental enrichment in her day-to-day life and training, especially with her lead walking. She will need to be the only dog in the home; however, she can be walked around and greet other dogs - she will be looking for positive experiences with other dogs, including being socialised with well-rounded and established adult dogs.

Size
—
Age
—
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Mayflower Sanctuary
Living with Bella
  • ✕Good with dogs
Cared for by Mayflower Sanctuary · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in United Kingdom →

Listed 1 week 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 a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Mayflower Sanctuary in United Kingdom.

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 United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

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. Mayflower Sanctuary 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 — Mayflower Sanctuary 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. 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 Mayflower Sanctuary 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 (EN). 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

Willo, male 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Des Coeurs à Sauver, des coeurs a sauver
🇫🇷des coeurs a sauver, France

Willo

Mixed Breed

7 yearsMale
Cricky, female young Mixed Breed for adoption at Des Coeurs à Sauver, des coeurs a sauver
🇫🇷des coeurs a sauver, France

Cricky

Mixed Breed

2 yearsFemale
Bandit, male 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Des Coeurs à Sauver, des coeurs a sauver
🇫🇷des coeurs a sauver, France

Bandit

Mixed Breed

7 yearsMale

More from Mayflower Sanctuary

Meg, female 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Mayflower Sanctuary
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Meg

Mixed Breed

3 yearsFemale
Aero and Wispa, 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Mayflower Sanctuary
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Aero and Wispa

Mixed Breed

5 yearsUnknown
Thor, female 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Mayflower Sanctuary
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Thor

Mixed Breed

7 yearsFemale
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Adopt Tig, male 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Hope Rescue, Pontyclun
🇬🇧Pontyclun, United Kingdom

Adopt Tig

Mixed Breed

6 yearsMale
Adopt Bamboo, male 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Hope Rescue, Pontyclun
🇬🇧Pontyclun, United Kingdom

Adopt Bamboo

Mixed Breed · large

4 yearsMale
Adopt Birdie, female 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Hope Rescue, Pontyclun
🇬🇧Pontyclun, United Kingdom

Adopt Birdie

Mixed Breed

3 yearsFemale
Adopt Jam, female 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Hope Rescue, Pontyclun
🇬🇧Pontyclun, United Kingdom

Adopt Jam

Mixed Breed

3 yearsFemale
Adopt Spike, male 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Hope Rescue, Pontyclun
🇬🇧Pontyclun, United Kingdom

Adopt Spike

Mixed Breed · extra large

7 yearsMale
Mama Bear, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Hope Rescue, Pontyclun
🇬🇧Pontyclun, United Kingdom

Mama Bear

Mixed Breed · small

8 yearsFemale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →