This helps For Belle's Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc - ND Chapter with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Parson Russell Terrier
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
3 years old, Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
14 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Intake Date: 4 January 2026 ----- Birthdate: 4/23/2022 ----- Breed: Russell Terrier ----- Size: 14 lbs ----- Status: owner surrender ----- Compatible with: dogs, cats, children----- Suitable for: home with fenced yard. No apartments or duplex ----- Medical/Behavioral Needs: noisy when alone ----- Additional Notes:
💕 Meet Schera — Cuddle Champion & Certified Bestie 🎾
Hi! I’m Schera, a 3-year-old Parson Russell Terrier with a very important life mission: maximum cuddles, minimum personal space. If you sit down, I may be on you. If you lie down, I will be expertly draped across you. This is a skill.
I came to rescue after a big life change (humans call it a divorce; I call it highly inconvenient), which meant I was suddenly separated from my dog siblings. Turns out I’m a social butterfly who really likes company — both human and canine — who knew? Without a canine buddy, I got a little stressed and may have voiced my feelings to the neighbors. Loudly. Repeatedly. Oops. When I’m left solo for long stretches, I sometimes express my feelings through song 🎶 (I’ve been told I have strong opinions). Because of this, I’d do best in a home with:
❤️Stay-at-home companions, or
❤️A single-family home without shared walls, or
❤️Another dog buddy to help keep me company and confident
The good news? I’m not dramatic — I’m just a social girl. Give me another dog to pal around with and I’m much happier, calmer, and ready to show off my true talents: snuggling, playing, and being your tiny shadow.
Why you’ll love Schera:
🐶 World-class cuddler (lap space is optional)
🐶 Sweet, affectionate, and people-oriented
🐶 Thrives with a canine BFF (bestie desired!)
🐶 Small dog, big personality, even bigger heart
Schera isn’t “noisy” — she’s just a girl who likes her people close and her pack intact. Give her companionship, consistency, and a cozy couch, and she’ll reward you with endless love, snuggles, and loyalty.
If you’re home often, live wall-to-wall free, or have a friendly dog who needs a bestie… Schera is ready to steal your heart (and your blanket). 💕🐕
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If interested in meeting and potentially adopting, please read the adoption requirements and complete the adoption application located at forbellessake.org. Once processed and approved a meet and greet can be scheduled and if a match an adoption can be finalized at that time. FBS standard adoption fee is $175. All residents are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and treated for any known medical needs. Breeds are best guess. Housetraining is not guaranteed but crate training is worked on with all residents. A secure physically fenced yard is prioritized if a yard is present. Temperament cannot be and is not guaranteed.
Intake Date: 4 January 2026 ----- Birthdate: 4/23/2022 ----- Breed: Russell Terrier ----- Size: 14 lbs ----- Status: owner surrender ----- Compatible with: dogs, cats, children----- Suitable for: home with fenced yard. No apartments or duplex ----- Medical/Behavioral Needs: noisy when alone ----- Additional Notes:
💕 Meet Schera — Cuddle Champion & Certified Bestie 🎾
Hi! I’m Schera, a 3-year-old Parson Russell Terrier with a very important life mission: maximum cuddles, minimum personal space. If you sit down, I may be on you. If you lie down, I will be expertly draped across you. This is a skill.
I came to rescue after a big life change (humans call it a divorce; I call it highly inconvenient), which meant I was suddenly separated from my dog siblings. Turns out I’m a social butterfly who really likes company — both human and canine — who knew? Without a canine buddy, I got a little stressed and may have voiced my feelings to the neighbors. Loudly. Repeatedly. Oops. When I’m left solo for long stretches, I sometimes express my feelings through song 🎶 (I’ve been told I have strong opinions). Because of this, I’d do best in a home with:
❤️Stay-at-home companions, or
❤️A single-family home without shared walls, or
❤️Another dog buddy to help keep me company and confident
The good news? I’m not dramatic — I’m just a social girl. Give me another dog to pal around with and I’m much happier, calmer, and ready to show off my true talents: snuggling, playing, and being your tiny shadow.
Why you’ll love Schera:
🐶 World-class cuddler (lap space is optional)
🐶 Sweet, affectionate, and people-oriented
🐶 Thrives with a canine BFF (bestie desired!)
🐶 Small dog, big personality, even bigger heart
Schera isn’t “noisy” — she’s just a girl who likes her people close and her pack intact. Give her companionship, consistency, and a cozy couch, and she’ll reward you with endless love, snuggles, and loyalty.
If you’re home often, live wall-to-wall free, or have a friendly dog who needs a bestie… Schera is ready to steal your heart (and your blanket). 💕🐕
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If interested in meeting and potentially adopting, please read the adoption requirements and complete the adoption application located at forbellessake.org. Once processed and approved a meet and greet can be scheduled and if a match an adoption can be finalized at that time. FBS standard adoption fee is $175. All residents are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and treated for any known medical needs. Breeds are best guess. Housetraining is not guaranteed but crate training is worked on with all residents. A secure physically fenced yard is prioritized if a yard is present. Temperament cannot be and is not guaranteed.
Complete application at forbellessake.org
Please read the animal's bio thoroughly! We will NOT respond to email ?s answered in the bio.
2.
Approve Application
Once approved, we will contact you! Please give us a few days to process as it is just two of us who volunteer. Please follow up.
3.
Meet the Pet
The best part! If a match, we send with leash, collar, harness, blanket, tags, bowls, litter pan, etc if applicable.
4.
Take the Pet Home
At the time of the meet and greet, if a match, the adoption is finalized at that time through contract, adoption fee, and they can go HOME!
Additional adoption info
$175 adoption fee with contract for dogs. $125 for cats. . All animals are fully vetted prior to adoption unless too young or not recommended by a veterinarian due to special needs. A voucher is sent to assist with spay/neuter. In order to schedule a meet and greet, the adoption application must be submitted and approved. It can be found at forbellessake.org.
$175 adoption fee with contract for dogs. $125 for cats. . All animals are fully vetted prior to adoption unless too young or not recommended by a veterinarian due to special needs. A voucher is sent to assist with spay/neuter. In order to schedule a meet and greet, the adoption application must be submitted and approved. It can be found at forbellessake.org.
For Belle's Sake Rescue & Rehabilitation is founded by Christian and Shelby who are active duty military and volunteer their mornings, evenings, and weekends caring for 60+ dogs and cats rescued from high kill animal shelters who are waiting for their forever homes.
"We started rescue in 2005 in SC and have been saving lives ever since. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and love but for us, it is a family affair! Our four young children share the same passion for animals and helping and we are blessed to have them sharing the experience and are excited to continue efforts in North Dakota!" - Shelby, President of For Belle's Sake Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc
Everything we do, we do For Belle's Sake
BELLE'S STORY
Belle, a dog rescued by Christian and Shelby, sits in the field where she was found in Sumter S.C., April 1, 2012. Belle suffered alone in the field for five days; she was malnourished and had open wounds and fire ants across her body before the family rescued her. She died hours after being rescued. In honor of her, the couple started “For Belle’s Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation,” an animal rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and pet watching service.
In honor of a particularly memorable rescue, a dog named Belle, Christian and Shelby started "For Belle's Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation," an animal rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and pet watching service. Belle was a pit bull mix, or pibble.
Belle passed away April 1, 2012, hours after being rescued. She died from complications resulting from maltreatment. When the Birds received a call to rescue her, she was in critical condition. They found her on the side of a road, malnourished, with open wounds and fire ants on her body. "We got a phone call in the late afternoon about a dog who had been hit by a car," Shelby explained. "A woman was at a stop sign, looked over into a grassy field and saw a head peering over the grass. So she walked out into the field and found Belle laying there."
"Belle couldn't stand and was surrounded by cans of dog food and chicken. She was covered in red ants, which had to have been very painful. We brought her home and set her up in a crate. When we carried her into the house, I flipped her over and her wounds were terrible," she continued. "We immediately called an EMT to come evaluate her since the nearest after hours vet clinic was in Columbia at the time. It was then that I named her Belle."
"She had two shattered back legs, a broken back, all of the skin and muscle was missing from her hind legs from road rash, and she was in organ failure," Shelby explained "We knew if we tried to save her, it would be a long and painful process and she more than likely would not survive it. She needed blood transfusions and both hind legs amputated. The EMT said she was in shock and her body was shutting down.""He said her wounds appeared to be at least five days old," Shelby said. "Meaning she suffered that duration alone in excruciating pain."
"Someone knew she was there because they were trying to feed her," she continued. "But no one helped.""The entire time he was evaluating her, her tail was wagging," she said. "I knelt before her, held out my hands, and asked a very simple question. 'Belle, what do you want?'"She rested her head in the palm of my hands and closed her eyes," she explained. "Her breathing got slow and she told me she was ready to go."
For Belle's Sake Rescue & Rehabilitation is founded by Christian and Shelby who are active duty military and volunteer their mornings, evenings, and weekends caring for 60+ dogs and cats rescued from high kill animal shelters who are waiting for their forever homes.
"We started rescue in 2005 in SC and have been saving lives ever since. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and love but for us, it is a family affair! Our four young children share the same passion for animals and helping and we are blessed to have them sharing the experience and are excited to continue efforts in North Dakota!" - Shelby, President of For Belle's Sake Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc
Everything we do, we do For Belle's Sake
BELLE'S STORY
Belle, a dog rescued by Christian and Shelby, sits in the field where she was found in Sumter S.C., April 1, 2012. Belle suffered alone in the field for five days; she was malnourished and had open wounds and fire ants across her body before the family rescued her. She died hours after being rescued. In honor of her, the couple started “For Belle’s Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation,” an animal rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and pet watching service.
In honor of a particularly memorable rescue, a dog named Belle, Christian and Shelby started "For Belle's Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation," an animal rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and pet watching service. Belle was a pit bull mix, or pibble.
Belle passed away April 1, 2012, hours after being rescued. She died from complications resulting from maltreatment. When the Birds received a call to rescue her, she was in critical condition. They found her on the side of a road, malnourished, with open wounds and fire ants on her body. "We got a phone call in the late afternoon about a dog who had been hit by a car," Shelby explained. "A woman was at a stop sign, looked over into a grassy field and saw a head peering over the grass. So she walked out into the field and found Belle laying there."
"Belle couldn't stand and was surrounded by cans of dog food and chicken. She was covered in red ants, which had to have been very painful. We brought her home and set her up in a crate. When we carried her into the house, I flipped her over and her wounds were terrible," she continued. "We immediately called an EMT to come evaluate her since the nearest after hours vet clinic was in Columbia at the time. It was then that I named her Belle."
"She had two shattered back legs, a broken back, all of the skin and muscle was missing from her hind legs from road rash, and she was in organ failure," Shelby explained "We knew if we tried to save her, it would be a long and painful process and she more than likely would not survive it. She needed blood transfusions and both hind legs amputated. The EMT said she was in shock and her body was shutting down.""He said her wounds appeared to be at least five days old," Shelby said. "Meaning she suffered that duration alone in excruciating pain."
"Someone knew she was there because they were trying to feed her," she continued. "But no one helped.""The entire time he was evaluating her, her tail was wagging," she said. "I knelt before her, held out my hands, and asked a very simple question. 'Belle, what do you want?'"She rested her head in the palm of my hands and closed her eyes," she explained. "Her breathing got slow and she told me she was ready to go."
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