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Bella

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 13 years

Bella is 13 years old. And she actually has every reason not to trust humans anymore. For years she lived chained in a small hut. Her last chain was so short that she had hardly any freedom of movement. No cozy bed, no walks, no self-determined life - just endure. When our animal protection officer found her, Bella weighed an incredible 32 kilos. She was examined by a veterinarian, medically treated and was finally able to experience what it feels like when someone takes care of her in a foster home. Bella has already lost six kilos. But her journey is not over yet: She still needs to lose about ten kilos so that her body is as well-supported as possible. This will take time - and above all, people who support her consistently and lovingly. Controlled feeding, sufficiently adapted exercise and regular veterinary check-ups will also play an important role in her new home. Her kidneys still need special attention and due to her severe overweight, Bella suffers from high blood pressure. But her last blood tests show: It's going steadily upwards. And do you know what touches us most about Bella? She has a zest for life. 🤍 After everything she has been through, Bella is friendly, open and incredibly grateful. She shows us every day that there is still so much joie de vivre in her and she wants to blossom again. Of course, there are also things that her future people need to know: Bella does not want to share her food with other dogs and defends her resources against her fellow dogs. That's why we wish for her a home where her needs are understood and respected and where she can enjoy her meals in peace and without competition. Now there is still the perhaps most beautiful part of her story: A home where Bella wakes up in the morning and knows: I can stay. I am safe. I am loved. Bella does not need big adventures anymore. She needs people who show her that there can still be a home in old age. People who are willing to accompany her on her further journey - also with the health challenges and above all with her further weight loss. Because ten kilos are still ahead of her. And Bella cannot walk this path alone. She needs people who help her to become lighter and hopefully healthier and more mobile step by step. People who do not give up after a few weeks, but understand that Bella's body needs time. We wish our senior a loving, quiet home where she can arrive and just be Bella. A home where her past no longer plays a role. A home where she does not have to function anymore. But just live. 🤍 Maybe you are exactly the person Bella has been waiting for all these years.

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Bella ist 13 Jahre alt. Und eigentlich hätte sie allen Grund, uns Menschen nicht mehr zu vertrauen. Jahrelang lebte sie angekettet in einer kleinen Hütte. Ihre letzte Kette war so kurz, dass sie kaum Bewegungsfreiheit hatte. Kein gemütliches Körbchen, kein Spaziergang, kein selbstbestimmtes Leben – einfach nur ausharren. Als unsere Tierschützerin sie fand, wog Bella unglaubliche 32 Kilo. Sie wurde tierärztlich untersucht, medizinisch versorgt und durfte auf einer Pflegestelle endlich erleben, wie es sich anfühlt, wenn sich jemand um sie kümmert. Mittlerweile hat Bella bereits sechs Kilo abgenommen. Doch ihr Weg ist noch nicht zu Ende: Etwa zehn Kilo muss sie noch verlieren, damit ihr Körper möglichst gut entlastet wird. Das wird Zeit brauchen – und vor allem Menschen, die sie dabei konsequent und liebevoll unterstützen. Eine kontrollierte Fütterung, ausreichend angepasste Bewegung und regelmäßige tierärztliche Kontrollen werden auch in ihrem neuen Zuhause eine wichtige Rolle spielen. Ihre Nieren benötigen weiterhin besondere Aufmerksamkeit und aufgrund ihres starken Übergewichts leidet Bella unter erhöhtem Blutdruck. Doch ihre letzten Blutuntersuchungen zeigen: Es geht stetig bergauf. Und wisst ihr, was uns an Bella am meisten berührt? Sie hat Lust auf Leben. 🤍 Nach allem, was hinter ihr liegt, ist Bella freundlich, offen und unglaublich dankbar. Sie zeigt uns jeden Tag, dass in ihr noch so viel Lebensfreude steckt und sie noch einmal richtig aufblühen möchte. Natürlich gibt es auch Dinge, die ihre zukünftigen Menschen wissen müssen: Bella möchte ihr Futter nicht mit anderen Hunden teilen und verteidigt ihre Ressource gegenüber Artgenossen. Deshalb wünschen wir uns für sie ein Zuhause, in dem ihre Bedürfnisse verstanden und respektiert werden und in dem sie ihre Mahlzeiten in Ruhe und ohne Konkurrenz genießen darf. Jetzt fehlt noch der vielleicht schönste Teil ihrer Geschichte: Ein Zuhause, in dem Bella morgens aufwacht und weiß: Ich darf bleiben. Ich bin sicher. Ich bin geliebt. Bella braucht keine großen Abenteuer mehr. Sie braucht Menschen, die ihr zeigen, dass es auch im Alter noch ein Zuhause geben kann. Menschen, die bereit sind, sie auf ihrem weiteren Weg zu begleiten – auch bei den gesundheitlichen Herausforderungen und vor allem bei ihrer weiteren Gewichtsabnahme. Denn zehn Kilo liegen noch vor ihr. Und Bella kann diesen Weg nicht alleine gehen. Sie braucht Menschen, die ihr dabei helfen, Schritt für Schritt leichter und damit hoffentlich auch gesünder und beweglicher zu werden. Menschen, die nicht nach ein paar Wochen aufgeben, sondern verstehen, dass Bellas Körper Zeit braucht. Wir wünschen uns für unsere Seniorin ein liebevolles, ruhiges Zuhause, in dem sie ankommen und einfach Bella sein darf. Ein Zuhause, in dem ihre Vergangenheit keine Rolle mehr spielt. Ein Zuhause, in dem sie nicht mehr funktionieren muss. Sondern einfach leben darf. 🤍 Vielleicht bist genau du der Mensch, auf den Bella all die Jahre gewartet hat.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇩🇪Stuttgart
Shelter
Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V.
Living with Bella
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. · StuttgartLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

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 Fellnasen Stuttgart e.V. in Stuttgart.

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.

Stuttgart, 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. Fellnasen Stuttgart 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 — Fellnasen Stuttgart 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 Fellnasen Stuttgart 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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