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My name is CHINA BELL!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Pay Fee

4

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Age
10 years 2 months old, Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
A1234955

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Please contact foster ellebonnevie@gmail.com for more information.

Medications:
- Doxycycline: 20 mg/day for 10 days, to be given with her evening meal for kennel cough/cold symptoms
First Dose: 10/24
Final Dose: 11/2
- Malaseb Shampoo: 1-2 baths per week, allow shampoo to sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing for hair loss and itchy skin
Previous Baths: 10/21, 10/25
Continue use while skin issues persist
- Revolution Preventative: administer on 11/13 to help with skin issues
The vet recommended this preventative in lieu of another monthly flea and tick to help with any mange she may have

Summary:
China Bell is an old girl with a zest for life. She loves to go for walks, find a comfy spot for a nap, and lounge around in the sun. Don`t let her age and calm demeanor fool you, she will not pass up the opportunity for an adventure and would even sneak out to join me for a run. She comes when she`s called (after she`s finished her thorough sniff investigation) and never wanders out of sight. She fits in well with a pack, being amicable and passive with every dog that she meets. She smiles back when you greet her excitedly and loves to lay by your side while you work or watch TV. She showed no prey/chase drive towards squirrels or deer, and would likely get along with creatures and humans off all ages, though she had no cat or kid interactions with me.

China Bell loves a good treat, but is not overly eager about food. She takes treats as gently as possible and shows no signs of food aggression with people or other animals. She enjoys peanut butter, beef liver, and loves to cronch on apple slices! She also loves to chew and benefits from softer bones like esophagus chews because they`re easier on her older teeth.

China does not like being left alone or closed in a room by herself. She whimpers and scratches at the door if you close her in a room, but will calm down pretty quickly. She is much more comfortable being left out near her housemates when you leave home. China Bell is very busy in the car and has a hard time settling. I assume it`s anxiety from being taken to the shelter, but obviously I do not know how she was with car rides previously. We had a 2 hour car ride and she had the back seat to herself with a sling/hammock and a bed. She rarely laid down, and when she did she was back up and within a minute. She is not unhappy to ride in the car, as she
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
A1234955
Contact
Email
Address
8315 Byrum Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2.

Meet the Pet

3.

Pay Fee

4.

Take the Pet Home

As long the pet is spayed/neutered, you can take them home the same day.

Additional adoption info

Call 311 for more information! To view all of our adoptable animals, please visit https://www.charlottenc.gov/cmpd/Animal-Care-and-Control/Adoption-Programs
Not all adoptable animals are listed on Adopt a Pet. Citizens are encouraged to visit the shelter to view and interact with our adoptable animals.
Fees tend to range from $10 to $118 depending on the species, gender, and sometimes size of the adoptable pet. We also have adoption specials where designated pets are free with a monetary donation. Those are announced on our social channels.

Adoption application

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8315 Byrum Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
Our Business Hours:
Mon-Fri: 11am-7pm
Sat and Sun: 11am-5pm
Excludes Holidays.

More about this shelter

Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services pet adoption program brings animals and people together. If you are looking for a new pet, Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services shelter has a wide variety of animals to adopt; from dogs and cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, to the occasional snake and pot-bellied pigs. The shelter also has two specially designed bonding areas for people to interact and play with the animals they are considering for adoption.

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