Düsseldorf Dog Duo, Luna and Bella, Still Seeking Forever Home After TV Appeal

Düsseldorf, Germany – Despite a recent appearance on the WDR program “Tiere suchen ein Zuhause” (“Animals Looking for a Home”), Luna and Bella, a pair of bonded dogs at the Tierheim Düsseldorf animal shelter, remain without a permanent home. The shelter is appealing to the public for help in finding a suitable adopter for the inseparable duo.

A Troubling Pattern of Cancellations

The Tierheim Düsseldorf highlighted a frustrating trend: potential adopters express initial interest after the televised plea, but repeatedly cancel planned meet-and-greets. This has left shelter staff puzzled and concerned for the dogs’ well-being.

Meet Luna and Bella

Luna, born in 2018, and Bella, born in 2016, are described as “incredibly sweet, cuddly, and affectionate.” Bella is the older of the two, standing at approximately 50 centimeters tall, even as Luna is smaller, around 30 centimeters in height. Both dogs came to the shelter together in October after their previous owners were advised by authorities to relinquish them due to inadequate living conditions wa.de.

Specific Needs for a Loving Home

While generally friendly with other dogs, Luna requires continued training on leash manners and a patient owner. The shelter emphasizes that Luna and Bella must be adopted together, as they share a deep and unbreakable bond World Today Journal. Crucially, the shelter is seeking a home without small children, as both dogs can exhibit uncertainty around young kids and may react with a nip when stressed World Today Journal.

Medical Considerations

Both Luna and Bella are currently in need of dental work, which the shelter plans to perform alongside their spaying, minimizing the number of times they need to be put under anesthesia. These procedures will be scheduled if a suitable home isn’t found beforehand wa.de.

How to Adopt

Anyone interested in providing a forever home for Luna and Bella is encouraged to contact the Tierheim Düsseldorf at 0211 651850. More information about the dogs can also be found on the Tierheim Düsseldorf website or their Facebook page.