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Bella

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Bella Age: Approx 10 years Sex: Female Colour: White Breed: Bichon X Living with cats: Unknown Living with dogs: Possibly Make an adoption enquiry About Bella Bella entered our care through our social rehoming scheme after her owner could sadly no longer continue to care for her. After spending time in our care, she is now ready to find herself her new home!Bella is a sweet older lady with a big personality, she is searching for a calm and peaceful home where she can enjoy her golden years in comfort. Bella absolutely loves people and approaches life with a wagging tail and a smile. She is always happy to say hello to everyone she meets and enjoys forming bonds with her human friends.Bella loves nothing more than pottering around and keeping you company wherever you go. She would be happiest as a companion dog, enjoying a relaxed lifestyle with plenty of fuss, affection, and daily walks. Bella does enjoy going for walks and exploring the outdoors, she would love a secure garden of her own, giving her the space to enjoy the outdoors and burn off some energy with her favourite toys or people.She could live with calm, sensible older children who can respect her space and understand when she would like some quiet time. It is unknown how she would react to cats in the home but may be able to share her home with another similar sized dog with gradual introductions at our centre.Bella has had a history of some skin and ear issues, which may require ongoing treatment, so prospective adopters should consider this before applying. Do you want to give Bella a new home? Make an enquiry Share: LinkedIn Facebook X Email Rehoming information The Our Rehoming Policy Rehoming FAQs

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇬🇧Northern Ireland

Shelter

Ulster SPCA

Living with Bella

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Bella

What life with Bella looks like

Bella is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Ulster SPCA in Northern Ireland.

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 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.

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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. Ulster SPCA 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 — Ulster SPCA 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. 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 Ulster SPCA 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.