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My name is Bella *NEEDS FOSTER HOME*!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated 4 days ago

My basic info

Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
21487617-2025-1546

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Bella is a happy, active 55lb love nugget! Officially, she is 50% American Pit Bull Terrier, 27% American Staffordshire Terrier, 6% Bulldog,  and the rest is a mashup. 

She has never met a person she didn’t like - man, woman or child. She loves kids - has lived with toddlers just fine. She is strong so just be careful around little ones - she could easily knock them over when she’s excited. She enjoys visiting the older neighborhood kids when they’re outside. 

She gets along well with other dogs - currently living with a GSD mix and a senior Yorkie. She loves toys, balls and walks, second only to snuggles. She really does think she’s a lap dog.

She is house trained and only destructive with stuffies. She’s never touched anything of value.

She listens well and knows commands - sit, down, heel, paw, wait, break.

She is 5-ish years old and energetic. A home with a big backyard to run around in would be ideal. She is currently in a townhouse and does just fine with 2-3 walks a day. She is a bit leash reactive when she sees other dogs on walks, but it’s excitement, not aggression. She responds well to correction, redirection and consistent movement. 

She settles nicely when inside, opting to play with toys or nap on the couch or at your feet. She is crate trained, although she doesn’t love it. Nothing a stuffed Kong won’t fix though. She really is a great dog.  All she wants is to play, snuggle and get treats.

Adoption fee: $525, includes all shots, sterilized, heartworm negative, dewormed, flea preventative, microchip






 

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs.

See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom)

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December 29, 2025, 6:51 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21487617-2025-1546
Contact
Catherine Awad
Address
P. O. Box 182, Herndon, VA 20172
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our adopters fill out an application that screens for problems that may be detrimental to our cats and kittens. Once the adopter is approved we provide veterinary referrals which help with low cost spays or neuters for the kittens that are too young at the time of adoption. We are always available to help with behavioral issues that arise. We provide numerous information sheets in our adoption folders, plus the medical background of each cat. The only fees involved with our program are adoption fees that offset our veterinary bills.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our adoptions are held at the Fair Lakes PETsMART in Fairfax Virginia, at the Chantilly PetsMART, at the Gainesville PetsMART, and at the Springfield PetsMART
Check our website for upcoming adoptions. www.fancycats.org

More about this rescue

Fancy Cats Rescue Team was founded to provide the community a "safety net" for cats and kittens that are abused and abandoned, or added to the euthanasia list at the shelters that we are currently participating with. We are a 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Organization and participate with the United Way/CFC #8929. The goal is to have no kill shelters in place. Education and responsible pet ownership are the foundation of our organization. Our program provides literature, counseling, referral services and educational resources to families and individuals needing guidance. Teaching people responsible pet guardianship by spay and neutering their pets, behavioral modification and health concerns. We also provide a mentoring environment for our youth volunteers where they can learn the rewards of community service while caring for animals that need their gentle, loving kindness. They also interact with the community providing self-confidence and the ability to interact with a variety of cultures and diverse backgrounds. Once an animal is received into our program, they remain with us until a safe, appropriate home is found. They are never euthanized based on their age or space limitations. They are given appropriate medical care, immunizations, spays or neuters and endless hours of tender, loving care. We are an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff. We are funded by community donations, 91% goes toward the care and well being of our animals. Our adoption fees help offset our veterinary bills.

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