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Bernese Mountain Dog · Female · Adult · 5 years

Nora arrived at our shelter for the first time in November 2025, following her owner's move who could no longer provide her with an appropriate living environment. Very quickly, Nora found a family with whom she shared seven months of life. Unfortunately, a significant change in her adopters' daily lives rendered their availability insufficient to meet her needs fully. Feeling less fulfilled at home, they decided to bring her back to the shelter so she could find a more suitable home. Nora is a calm, gentle dog who is particularly close to humans. She is a true little social butterfly who greatly appreciates the presence of her reference people and seeks out contact and moments of tenderness. Affectionate and endearing, she can also sometimes be a bit stubborn, which is part of her charm. Nora particularly enjoys discovery and sharing moments like walks. She is well acquainted with outdoor outings, walks calmly by her side, and does not pull on the leash. Naturally curious, she likes to take her time exploring her surroundings and sniffing all the scents that cross her path. Regarding her interactions, Nora seems to have a rather social profile. She shows curiosity toward other dogs and does not react to crossings during walks. A cohabitation with other dogs could therefore be envisaged, although it will remain to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis according to affinities. As for cats, Nora previously lived with three of them, and the cohabitation went well. She has also shared her daily life with small rodents, which she tolerates, although constant supervision will remain necessary. Nora also greatly appreciates children, with whom she is gentle, calm, and very affectionate. Like many dogs, she enjoys being able to regain her calm and bubble after prolonged periods of interaction.

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Nora est arrivée une première fois au refuge en novembre 2025, suite au déménagement de son propriétaire qui ne pouvait malheureusement plus lui offrir un cadre de vie adapté. Très rapidement, Nora a retrouvé une famille avec laquelle elle a partagé sept mois de vie. Malheureusement, un changement important dans le quotidien de ses adoptants a rendu leur disponibilité insuffisante pour répondre pleinement à ses besoins. La sentant moins épanouie à la maison, ils ont pris la décision de la ramener au refuge afin qu’elle puisse trouver un foyer plus en adéquation avec elle. Nora est une chienne calme, douce et particulièrement proche de l’humain. C’est un véritable petite pot-de-colle qui apprécie énormément la présence de ses personnes de référence et recherche volontiers le contact et les moments de tendresse. Affectueuse et attachante, elle peut aussi parfois se montrer un peu têtue, ce qui fait tout son charme. Nora apprécie particulièrement les moments de découverte et de partage comme les balades. Elle connaît bien les sorties en extérieur, marche calmement au pied et ne tire pas en laisse. Curieuse de nature, elle aime prendre le temps d’explorer son environnement et de renifler toutes les odeurs qui croisent son chemin. Concernant ses ententes, Nora semble avoir un profil plutôt sociable. Elle se montre curieuse envers les autres chiens et ne réagit pas lors des croisements en balade. Une cohabitation pourrait donc être envisageable avec d’autres chiens, même si cela restera à évaluer au cas par cas selon les affinités. Du côté des chats, Nora vivait auparavant avec trois d’entre eux et la cohabitation se passait bien. Elle a également déjà partagé son quotidien avec de petits rongeurs, qu’elle tolère, bien qu’une surveillance restera indispensable. Nora apprécie aussi beaucoup les enfants, avec qui elle se montre douce, calme et très attachante. Comme beaucoup de chiens, elle apprécie cependant de pouvoir retrouver son calme et sa bulle après des périodes d’interactions prolongées.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇧🇪Sans Collier
Shelter
Perwez)
Living with Nora
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  • Good with kids
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Bringing Nora home

What you'll need for Nora in week one.

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About Nora

What life with Nora looks like

Nora is a adult bernese mountain dog dog waiting at Perwez) in Sans Collier.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nora, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nora?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Perwez) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nora on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nora if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Perwez) 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 Nora 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 Nora 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 Perwez) early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nora 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 (FR). 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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