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Stella

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Considering what this female dog has already been through, and the bad experiences she had with people before arriving at Cornelia's, it is truly astonishing that Stella is such a people-oriented dog. Originally she belonged to a shepherd. There, the dog was more or less left to fend for herself; she was not even given enough food. When Stella was then completely emaciated and plagued by a severe eye infection, and presumably no longer useful, Cornelia managed to take her from the owner. Unfortunately, one eye had to be surgically removed; the other could be preserved, but the inflammation had already irreversibly damaged her eyesight, so this beautiful dog is now completely blind. Stella gets along wonderfully with all other dogs, she loves every form of attention and enjoys it when she is petted and simply kept occupied. For this wonderful dog we very much hope that a suitable and loving home can be found. Stella copes well with her disability; she should be allowed to move into a quiet environment, and a dog in the new home would also be welcome. Please do not be put off by Stella's blindness: she compensates for the loss of her sight remarkably well, she loves going for walks, and she seems like a "completely normal" dog. If you would like to give Stella a chance, please get in touch with us.

DE·Show original

Wenn man bedenkt, was diese Hündin bereits durchmachen musste und welch schlechte Erfahrungen sie vor ihrer Ankunft bei Cornelia mit Menschen machen musste, dann ist man doch erstaunt, dass Stella ein so menschenbezogener Hund ist. Sie befand sich ursprünglich im Besitz eines Schäfers. Dort wurde die Hündin sich quasi selbst überlassen, nicht einmal ausreichend Futter bekam sie vorgesetzt. Als Stella dann völlig abgemagert und von einer schlimmen Augenentzündung geplagt, wohl nicht mehr nützlich war, gelang es Cornelia, sie dem Besitzer abzunehmen. Leider musste ein Auge operativ entfernt werden, das andere konnte zwar erhalten werden, aber die Entzündung hatte das Sehvermögen bereits unwiderruflich geschädigt, sodass die hübsche Hündin nun komplett blind ist. Stella versteht sich bestens mit allen anderen Hunden, sie liebt jede Form der Aufmerksamkeit und geniesst es, wenn man sie streichelt, sich einfach mit ihr beschäftigt. Für diese tolle Hündin hoffen wir nun sehr, dass sich ein passendes und liebevolles Zuhause finden lässt. Stella kommt gut mit ihrer Behinderung zurecht, sie sollte in ein ruhiges Umfeld ziehen dürfen, gerne dürfte auch ein Hund im neuen Zuhause leben. Lassen Sie sich bitte nicht von Stellas Blindheit abschrecken, sie kompensiert den Verlust des Augenlichts hervorragend, geht sehr gerne spazieren und wirkt wie ein „ ganz normaler“ Hund. Falls Sie Stella eine Chance geben möchten, dann melden Sie sich doch bitte bei uns.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Rifugio Canalba e.V.
Living with Stella
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Rifugio Canalba e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Stella home

What you'll need for Stella 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 Stella

What life with Stella looks like

Stella is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Canalba e.V. in Germany.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Stella, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Stella?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rifugio Canalba e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Stella on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Stella if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rifugio Canalba 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Stella 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 Stella 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 Rifugio Canalba e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Stella 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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