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Bella

Adult·Female·Small

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About Bella

Bella is a one-of-a-kind girl with a one-of-a-kind personality! This medium-sized pup is believed to be a Basenji and Beagle mix, complete with expressive ears, a huge smile, and plenty of opinions of her own. Bella has spent more than three and a half years in rescue waiting for someone to see past her imperfections and appreciate the wonderful dog she is. She loves walks, lives for a game of fetch, and absolutely loses her mind with excitement over a squeaky spiky ball. Toys are the quickest way to her heart, and her goofy personality shines brightest when she's playing. Bella isn't the kind of dog who wants to be everyone's best friend, and that's okay. She enjoys affection on her terms and prefers shorter cuddle sessions. She's also happiest as the only dog in the home. While she can coexist with other dogs, she would much rather not have to share her space. One thing Bella does exceptionally well is communicate. If she's uncomfortable or needs space, she'll let you know through her body language and vocalizations. She needs an adopter who will respect those boundaries and listen when she speaks. Because she can become mouthy when her signals are ignored, Bella is looking for an adult-only home without children. We're looking for a very special person willing to offer Bella patience, understanding, and grace as she continues learning what it means to simply be a dog. We know we're asking for a lot. But after three and a half years of waiting, we still believe that somewhere out there is the person who will see Bella for exactly who she is and give her the chance she's been waiting for.

Ideal Home

An adult-only home without children. Bella is happiest as the only pet in the home and would prefer not to share her space with other animals.

Ongoing Health

Bella has no known ongoing health conditions.

Training & Support

Bella can become mouthy when her signals are ignored, so an adopter who respects her boundaries and listens to her vocalizations and body language is essential.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Bella is located at our rescue facility. Transportation may be available to approved adopters within a reasonable distance.

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Know the breed

Basenji

Exercise

60 min/day, Moderate activity

Trainability

Moderate

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

Apartment, Condo, House

Shedding

Minimal

Lifespan

12-14 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

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