Adopt

My name is Bela (VA)!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated over 4 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Approve Application

4

Pay Fee

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Belgian Malinois
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
21565256

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
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:

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

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Coordinator: Brittany Berger/Daria Adams

Currently fostered in VA

Looking for a dog with a heart as big as her ears? Meet Bela — a gentle, soulful girl who’s been patiently waiting for her person to come along.


Bela is more reserved than her outgoing sister, but don’t let that fool you — once she trusts you, she really trusts you. Her fosters describe her as sweet, sensitive, and smart as a whip.


✨ A few things to know about Bela:

  • She loves head and ear rubs (prepare to be charmed by her little white chin while she leans into your hand).
  • Knows sit and stay — unless a squirrel, cat, or deer tempts her wild side.
  • Polite at mealtimes — sits and waits to be told she can eat.
  • Walks great on a leash and is comfortable with a collar or harness.
  • Prefers not to be crated (she’s been known to Houdini her way out). She sleeps peacefully on a dog bed in the bedroom at night, but is crated when her humans leave the house.
  • Protective of her toys and treats, but no issues with food.
  • Needs supervision in a fenced yard — this girl has serious squirrel-chasing dreams and can climb fences (and yes, even trees).
  • Not cat-friendly, and barks at visitors, but settles down once everyone is inside and seated. Then, she’ll graciously accept pets and attention like the dignified queen she is.

She may shake at the vet or hang back in new situations, but Bela has a kind and trusting heart. With a patient adopter and a bit of encouragement, she’ll blossom into your most loyal companion.





Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.


ABMR thanks you for taking the time to look at our malinois available for adoption. 



December 9, 2025, 10:22 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21565256
Contact
Phone
Address
NATION WIDE, WI 54407
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

The Reference Check - ensure that the information you provide is accurate - the inability to contact your References may effect the approval

2.

Home Check

Arrangements will be made for someone to visit you and your family in your home environment. ALL family members must be present.

3.

Approve Application

Dogs are not adopted out first come, first served. They are placed with the best match for the dog and adopter.

4.

Pay Fee

Adoption fees vary based upon the age of the dog, $325 - $550.

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Take the Pet Home

We assist with transport from the foster home to the forever home

Additional adoption info

We require an adoption application with personal and vet references and a home visit.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We do not hold adoption events. Meet and greets are arranged on a case by case basis upon application approval.

More about this rescue

We are a breed specific rescue, American Belgian Malinois Rescue. We rescue dogs from across U.S.

Other pets at this rescue