Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**Belle is at risk of euthanization due to decline in environment.**
LOVABLE BOWLING BALL LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO CATCH HER WITH OPEN ARMS
Lovable Belle is available for long-term foster, or foster-to-adopt! Out-of-State Available for adoption. She has been a great house guest since escaping death row at Franklin County all because she wanted to play with volunteers. As Boxers do, they LOVE to play and are notorious back-talkers. "What do you mean she can't play fetch right now?!"
While the cold air is far from her favorite, Belle loves to play fetch... where you don't get the ball back. We keep an arsenal of balls at our disposal hoping she'll bring at least one back before she goes for the next. Have you ever seen a dog shove more than one ball in her mouth? Neither have we. But, Belle keeps trying. When not running around the yard, she loves playing with stuffed toys in the house or bouncing around like she's dancing.
While Belle can be ready to play a majority of the day, she does have a nice sweet, calm affectionate side. Belle likes to lean against her handlers legs and ask for pets. Her kisses are gentle and she even has a very apologetic side for accidentally sliding into your potted plant. Belle didn't mean to, and how can you blame her with those sweet eyes? She was only trying to have fun.
While nearly perfect in everyway, including being a good listener, she is strong. Strong like Hulk. Need to move that car that's blocking your driveway, out of the way? I bet Belle could push it with ease. Alright, that's a little dramatized, maybe. But, at least be ready to saddle up on the leash. We have been working with her on leash handling, and she's doing great! However, sometimes she gets excited and will pull. With proper equipment, it hasn't been as difficult keeping your feet planted into the ground.
Belle loves kids but can be a lot for the younger ones. She sits on the people she loves.
Belle loves playing with other dogs but smaller dogs might disappear under her feet.
Belle is not cat tested at this time but we can cat-test. Based on cues and behaviors, we predict a moderate chance of getting along with cats. Not low but not high. 50/50.
Crate-Trained
Does well in her crate with some FOMO. Belle will whine when she has to use the bathroom. Might need some convicing to go in some days. No separation anxiety presented.
Mostly Housebroken
Belle doesn't chew or destroy the home (at least, not intentionally). Belle appears potty trained as long as cues are being acknowledged. If not, she will not hold it. Handler should reinforce potty training.
BELLE
Spayed Female
Appx. 2 Years Old
Boxer / American Bulldog Mix
75 Pounds of Love (and Muscle)
You can find my form "Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/243184639148060
![Photo of [Pending Euth] Belle](https://media.adoptapet.com/image/upload/d_PDP-NoPetPhoto_Dog.png/c_auto,g_auto,w_358,ar_142:135,e_improve/f_auto,q_auto/1219989410)
