For Belle's Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc - ND Chapter

Animal rescue in Minot, North Dakota

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Minot, ND 58781

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Adoptable Pets at For Belle's Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc - ND Chapter

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Phyllis

Clumber Spaniel

Female, 2 yrs

Minot, ND

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Roy

Clumber Spaniel

Male, Adult

Minot, ND

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
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Jameson

Goldendoodle/Husky

Male, 1 yr 8 mos

Minot, ND

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Siobhan

Goldendoodle/Husky

Female, 4 mos

Minot, ND

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Maci Mae

Dachshund/Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 2 yrs

Minot, ND

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Quinn

Poodle (Standard)/Golden Retriever

Female, 1 yr 6 mos

Minot, ND

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Dublin

Poodle (Standard)/Golden Retriever

Male, 1 yr 6 mos

Minot, ND

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Treasure

Poodle (Standard)/Golden Retriever

Female, 1 yr 6 mos

Minot, ND

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Silo

Husky/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 mos

Minot, ND

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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1 - 9 of 10 pets available

Rescue FAQs

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."
North Dakota

Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
    1. 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
    1. 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
    1. 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
    1. 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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near For Belle's Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc - ND Chapter

Souris Valley Animal Shelter

1935 20th Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701

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Titan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos

Minot, ND

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Identity Theft

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos

Minot, ND

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Momma Plant

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos

Minot, ND

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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