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Posted over 8 years ago
| Updated over 8 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Brussels Griffon/Maltese
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
We all know how we get that awww feeling when we see an adorable young dog. Bella is the kind of baby who snuggles in, loves you up and then puts her head on your shoulder. She's so sweet (while being initially just a bit shy) and truly kind with every possibility open to her. That's the case unless a dog like Bella is in a high-kill shelter that quickly runs out of space or on the streets hiding in the shadows. We're so grateful for the efforts of our great rescuer in Tijuana, Mexico for saving Bella from abuse and certain euthanasia. She could see that her temperament was so sweet and her need so great that she couldn't turn her back on this very special girl. Bella was immediately brought to be vetted, given the appropriate vaccinations, spayed, granted a health certificate and brought to a dog-loving foster to begin her education as a cherished house dog.
When we think of rescue, our thoughts don't usually go onto the tough streets of Tijuana. But these forgotten dogs deserve our help every bit as much as their US counterparts. They all have been used for opportunistic purposes...to either breed and discard or to sell as a puppy to a Mexican mill or rich tourists. Virtually all of them have lived on the streets and survived by learning to be social. They love people because compassionate tourists were their means of survival. They can sit in any language and fit quietly into any scene to earn a treat or discarded meal.
This was the life waiting for Bella ...just about 12 - 18 months old and approximately 8 lbs. This is such a perfect size to be able to accompany her family just about anywhere and then fit perfectly onto a loving lap. Bella will always fit right in due to her great temperament. She is already starting to understand that sweet, cuddly and cooperative behavior makes great things happen in life. Bella was one of the extremely lucky young dogs to show great promise in her socialization skills at a very early age. The US rescuers couldn't help but fall in love with Bella! We all had a clear picture of this very sweet and fun-loving girl in a forever Colorado home with a family that cherishes her for life.
Bella's first photo is of her just after being rescued off the streets of Tijuana..frightened and alone. The second photo is of Bella so happy and safe at her foster mom's home in Tijuana. We're so grateful to all the wonderful Mexican people who participated with so much love in Bella's rescue.
As Bella becomes comfortable in her home, she will become a fuzzy ball of good-will that loves to please - the happier her family is with her behavior, the more she will shine with her accomplishments.
We would like to see Bella in a home that includes her in family time and activities (and of course some lap or couch-time would be perfect!)... and takes that extra step to participate in positive reinforcement obedience classes. These classes take a very smart dog like Bella and teaches them the skills to fit into a great family member that can behave appropriately in any situation.
Bella would also be a wonderful companion for active retirees who have the time and desire to be best friends with a truly adorable young pup. Bella would enjoy another gentle dog to play with...she's so sweet and gentle as she puts her positive energy into enjoying the day with a fun friend.
Bella was identified as a Brussels Griffon/Maltese mix by her Tijuana rescuer. This is difficult to determine with certainty, but we can see both scruffy and very sweet breeds in this very kind dog.
Bella is a non-shedding or very lightly shedding girl with the cottony-soft hair of the Maltese. She will require a commitment to periodic grooming and great nutrition (a salmon oil supplement would be great) to keep her hair shiny, healthy and matt-free.
Bella is arriving on transport in Boulder in late June. Applications are currently being accepted for our very sweet girl with the dark, expressive eyes. If interested in this adorable ...and often very fun and entertaining best friend, please fill out an application at http://farfelsrescue.com/adoption/ and submit to farfelsapps@gmail.com or fax to 303-443-7730.
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