Bella Alexandria

My story

Meet Bella. This beautiful girl is 3 years old. She is an active and independent dog who thrives with walks, training, and a little bit of alone time. She prefers to be around younger male dogs, her best friend is a 60lb husky mix that has taught her how to be a better dog. He taught her to trust humans more, how to play tug of war with other dogs and how to play with other dogs. She needs a nonreactive dog like her BFF husky, so that she can maintain her confidence with her new family. She LOVES to walk and explore!!! Want a slow hiking buddy? She would probably love it. Bella has some sensitivities that her family will need to understand and work with her on. She has some visual impairment, so it takes her some time to feel confident in a new home and around new people. Quick movements and unpredictable environments still scare her, so a home with small children or a busy household would not be ideal for her. She is being fostered in a home with 7 other dogs. She will need very slow introductions with new friends. She has also been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and is on high-quality food and supplements to manage any symptoms. She is also on doggie Prozac and Gabapentin and will need to continue this until her behavioral vet says otherwise. Bella has spent five weeks at Paws and Play Training program and is really coming along with her confidence, but this work and socialization will need to be continued in her new home. Bella was surrendered to rescue almost a year ago. She has been in and out of numerous homes due to her fear response, which has resulted in reactivity. However, after training and now that we know her much better, we are confident that with continued training and a confident family to lead her, she will thrive and make an amazing companion. She loves to be social and experience new things, just on her own terms. Bella would not work as an emotional support dog; she needs an emotional support human who will advocate for her and give her the space she needs to navigate the world. Does it sound like she could be the girl for you? Please apply, and we’d love for you to meet this special girl. foster/SS 03/25/25

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