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My name is BELLA WELLA!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated over 4 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Approve Application

5

Meet the Pet

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID

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 Needs experienced adopter
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 Wella was an owner surrender due to the landlord saying that she had to go. So they dropped her off at the New York Animal Care Centers - the NYC municipal shelter. The shelter was overcrowded and Bella didn't have much time.

A very special person stepped up to save her life and foster her. She is now looking for her forever home.

These are BELLA WELLA'S STATS:

Approximate age Estimated 3 years by shelter, but I estimated 1-2 years based on very puppy like behavior
Approximate weight 40lbs
Breed (s) Pitbull Mix
Spayed or neutered? Yes, Spayed

Good with:
kids? Over 13 years . Bella's previous owner states that she lived with kids.
strangers? Yes
other dogs? Seems fine with large dogs but reactive to small dogs / wants to chase (potentially prey drive but not sure)
cats? No
On leash? Pulls hard due to prey drive
Housetrained? Yes
Crate trained? Yes
Paper trained? No


Bella Wella would thrive with an experienced owner that can manage her prey drive and give her a job. She is very much a working dog and finds great stimulation in doing a job. A home with a fenced in back yard that cannot be escaped would be a plus. Currently, in the city, her job is looking for rats and other critters which provides a lot of mental exercise for her. However, she is very intelligent and would love to help with any tasks.

Bella likes to howl like a husky when excited. Is a big napper and couch potato when properly stimulated and likes to sleep close (or sometimes on top) of her humans.

Bella has some dog reactivity towards smaller dogs

Heavy leash pulling due to her prey drive. Can be hard to control as she quickly gets overstimulated and stops listening at that point and it’s difficult to break focus.

Bella loves Loves daily walks and exploring the neighborhood. She enjoys mental stimulation and puzzle toys. She's a big napper once exercise and walk time is over and great on car rides (but wants to be a passenger princess)
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Donna Darrell
Phone
Address
Manhattan, NY 10011

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

https://www.poundhoundsresq.org/application-for-adoption

2.

Interview

We will talk about your experience, home, lifestyle etc.

3.

Home Check

We will require photos of your home, inside and out.

4.

Approve Application

We will do reference checks, vet check and background check.

5.

Meet the Pet

You will then set up a mutual convenient time with the foster go meet the pet.

Additional adoption info

Please be patient during the process,

Adoption application

More about this rescue

MISSION STATEMENT

Pound Hounds ResQ is a dedicated 501(c)(3) NYC-based animal rescue committed to saving the most vulnerable animals from the NYC Animal Care Centers and other local shelters. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome at-risk dogs, providing them with the medical care, love, and support they need to thrive. Through a compassionate network of fosters and adopters, we work tirelessly to ensure every dog finds a safe, loving, and permanent home. Because every life matters, and every dog deserves a second chance

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