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Adopt Bella

Female · Adult · 6 years

Bella is a charming lady from February 2020 who really enjoys human contact. She is a real cuddle bottom who loves attention, pets, and spending time together. Her daily (limited) walks are the highlight of her day, and she always looks forward to going out with her familiar walkers. At the animal shelter, she has already built a nice bond with the people around her, showing how kind and affectionate she is. Bella was unfortunately taken into custody due to neglect, and this past brings some issues with it. For example, she currently has some weight issues and is on a diet, something her future owner will certainly have to continue working on. In addition, Bella still reacts to other dogs, which means that a home without other dogs is most suitable for her.

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Bella is een charmante dame van februari 2020 die enorm geniet van menselijk contact. Ze is een echte knuffelkont die dol is op aandacht, aaitjes en samen tijd doorbrengen. Haar dagelijkse (beperkte) wandelingen zijn voor haar het hoogtepunt van de dag, en ze kijkt er telkens weer naar uit om eropuit te trekken met haar vertrouwde wandelaars. In het asiel heeft ze al een mooie band opgebouwd met de mensen rondom haar, wat toont hoe lief en aanhankelijk ze is. Bella werd helaas in beslag genomen wegens verwaarlozing, en dat verleden brengt enkele aandachtspunten met zich mee. Zo heeft ze momenteel wat overgewicht en staat ze op dieet, iets waar haar toekomstige eigenaar zeker verder op zal moeten inzetten. Daarnaast reageert Bella nog op andere honden, waardoor we merken dat een thuis zonder andere honden voor haar het meest geschikt is.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇧🇪Gent
Shelter
Dierenasiel Gent
Living with Bella
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
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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.

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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 adult dog waiting at Dierenasiel Gent in Gent.

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 Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Gent, Belgium — browse more dogs in Belgium.

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. Dierenasiel Gent 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 — Dierenasiel Gent 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 Dierenasiel Gent 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 (NL). 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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