Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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/volunteerOctober 11, 2025, 10:54 am
