Bella is a sweet Bichon Frise mix that is approximately 8 years old located in Northern California (20 minutes south of San Francisco). She is house trained. She loves to go on walks and be outdoors. She sleeps through the night on the bed or on the floor with pillows, but she is crate trained if you want her to sleep in a crate. Bella loves to be scratched, rubbed, petted and gives generous kisses once she knows you. Bella likes to give "head hugs" she rubs against you with her head and rubs all around. Bella must be on a grain free diet for skin allergies.
Bella has a controlled case of hepatitis and will likely live a normal lifespan with $20 of monthly supplements and bi-annual blood tests. She takes a supplement, Milk Thistle, for her enlarged liver which helps to control her liver disease (hepatitis). This also means she needs special dog food which you should consider as part of her adoption. She is currently eating a grain free, low protein homemade diet approved by her vet but could easily exist on a product like Hills L/D sold in vet offices. The key is low protein low fat.
Speaking of eating, she loves her food! She especially likes fresh fruit like blueberries and strawberries, and always get green beans as an extra treat between meals.
She has a beautiful smile and can sometimes be seen with the tip of her tongue out of her mouth when she is really relaxed. Bella gets along great with the other Bichons in the home but she really is a lap hog and would love to be your one and only. She gets super excited when you get home, and greets you with exuberance!
She has even been seen bouncing straight up in the air like Tigger (from Winnie the Pooh)! She doesn't play with toys yet but she will play with you and your hands and circle in and out between your legs, this is when her puppiness really shows. We think she just needs to be given the right toy, we have yet to find what that is.
She is a beautiful young lady who is full of life, waiting for her forever home so she can bring happiness to your life and hers.
Needs to be in a home without cats.
Needs to be in a home with children over 10
Bella needs another dog in the home or someone is home most of the time. Bella is located in No CA.
Donations are greatly appreciated for her care. If you would like to donate, please click here
Small Paws Rescue - Donation.
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out the Small Paws Rescue Preadoption Application.
