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My name is Bella!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated 1 month 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:

Are you looking for a loving, playful, and smart dog to complete your life? Meet  Bella , an amazing girl who is ready to be your new best friend. At around 5 years old, this healthy and happy girl is full of energy and affection, ready to become your loyal shadow.

Quick Facts:

  • Age:  Approx. 5 years old
  • Breed:  Best guess is American Staffordshire Terrier mix (DNA results pending!)
  • Weight:  ~60-65 lbs
  • Size:  ~20 inches at the shoulder
  • Good with dogs:  Yes (currently living with a GSD mix and a senior Yorkie)
  • Good with kids:  Yes (has lived with toddlers, but older kids 8+ may be best due to her strength)
  • Good with cats:  No, she has a high prey drive
  • Housetrained:  Yes
  • Crate-trained:  Yes, for a few hours
  • Spayed:  Yes
  • Known medical issues or allergies:  None
  • Ideal Family : Single person, couple or family. An active home would be best for her.
  • Personality : Loving, loyal, playful, curious
  • Fostered in:  Fairfax County, VA

Bella is incredibly smart and eager to please. She's a quick learner who already knows commands like "sit," "heel," "down," "wait," and "come." She’s not just motivated by treats—she's motivated by you! Her greatest reward is your love and affection.

She’s a people-dog through and through and wants to be friends with everyone - men, women and kids. She also does well with other dogs. Bella is a "front of the pack" dog with good instinct and appropriate interest in other dogs. She is confident in herself and good at matching energy - knowing when to back off if another dog isn’t interested in playing. She’s just as happy playing on her own. She walks well on leash and her pulling has greatly improved.

This girl loves to be active. She gets super excited for walks, mealtimes, and car rides where she can stick her head out the window. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she can even jump over five feet straight up in the air! Don’t worry, though; she has mastered self-control. She knows that a calm sit is the key to getting her leash on, going out the door, continuing the walk, and getting her food.  With a confident leader, she is an easy keeper and a dream to train. It's clear that her first owner gave her a solid training foundation. It's been fun discovering what she already knows and training her with new skills.

This smart girl loves a good challenge and would thrive with a family who enjoys being active. She needs mental and physical stimulation, so things like puzzles, sniff work, hikes, and new adventures around town would be perfect for her.

At 65 pounds, Bella is a strong dog who needs clear boundaries. With the right leadership, she’s a wonderful companion. We’ve really enjoyed having her in our home. And despite her size, she thinks she’s a lap dog—so be ready for some serious cuddles after a long day!

If you are looking for a loyal, loving, and playful shadow to complete your life, Bella is waiting to be your new best friend. The person who adopts her will be incredibly lucky.

Bella is currently fostered in  Fairfax County, VA . If you think you're the right match for this sweet girl, please get in touch! Let’s get Bella into her forever home!

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)

You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteer



October 11, 2025, 10:54 am
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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