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BellaAnimal ID: 45217423

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About Bella

Adoption Fee: $60
American Staffordshire Terrier mix
Age: Senior
Sex: Female

Bella deserves a few good years before her turn on this earth is over. Unfortunately, she was an outside tethered dog for most of her life. The loneliness and heartache that animals suffer living life on a chain is beyond comprehension. Now at age 10 she is a resident of Citrus County Animal Services. She's learning so much about interacting with people and other animals. She's learning that she matters and her life has value. She's super affectionate, loves the butt scratches, and being around people. She soaks up every ounce of attention as if it's her lifeline. She gives you a huge smile and happy tail wag whenever you see her. We've been told by the previous owner that she is not good with kids because she will resource guard food (which is very common with tethered dogs). She's done well with big dogs in play group and her prior owner states she does well with small dogs and young puppies. The play group coordinator states that she mostly keeps to herself but when she does play she uses a 'gentle/dainty' play style. He states that he has never had a problem with her in playgroups and she has participated in many of them. The previous owner states that when she was loose in the house she was NOT destructive but you would need to time her bathroom breaks so she didn't have accidents. Being an outdoor dog she never had an opportunity to perfect her potty training. She will catch on really quickly though if given an opportunity to live inside. Bella is blind in one eye but sees well in the other. She's spry and enjoys life and is appreciative of every little kindness. She is a loyal girl who will devote herself to an adopter and truly be a best friend. Bella weighs 57 pounds. If you can give beautiful Bella the life she deserves come meet her at Citrus County Animal Services, 4030 S. Airport Road, Inverness, FL 352-746-8400. BELLA'S ADOPTION FEE IS PAID VIA THE 'SPONSOR ME HOME' PROGRAM. ID# 45217423

Citrus County
Inverness, Florida 34450

Compatibility

  • Good with Most Dogs
  • Good with Adults (Not Kids)

Personality

  • Average Energy
  • Average Temperament

Health

  • Spayed
  • Vaccinations Current
  • Blind

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