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Bella
I am in urgent need of finding a foster or home for my 3 year old American Bulldog/Pitbull, Bella.
I have been working with Patrick Bohler from SCRRAP (Sonoma County Residents Responsible About Pitbulls) in northern California to try to find a foster home to rehabilitate my dog, Bella, but they do not have any available fosters or extra fundings. I have absolutely exhausted every resource I know of over the past year and am emotionally drained.
Some History...
I rescued Bella almost 2 years ago from a shelter in southern California. A main motivator behind adopting a dog was to help me with my anxiety, but unfortunately, it has mostly increased since getting Bella. I tried to give Bella the best care she deserved and have provided her with exercise, discipline and all the affection I have to give, but unfortunately, about 1 year ago Bella developed fear anxiety around people.
The only organization that has really worked with me is SCRRAP but as I mentioned, they have no available fosters at this time. I am looking for a foster or adoptive home that would be capable of caring for and rehabilitating Bella. I firmly believe in rehabilitation, for both owner and dog, but I simply am not capable now - financially, emotionally, or time-wise - to help Bella. I have invested an insurmountable amount of time and money -- more than I have had as a full-time student and part time worker -- into working with Bella, looking for and meeting with trainers, and providing her with the absolute best medical care possible. From local trainers, to National Geographic's Cesar Millan (who never responded to me), I have hit one brick wall after the other.
Bella is just a joy to be around when she's in comfortable settings and is an extremely devoted and intelligent dog. My vet hospital has been wonderful with her, and seen first hand and worked with her fear of strangers. She now goes there and instead of having to muzzle her, she gives kisses and wags her tail. I love this dog so very much and truly have done everything I could possibly do to try to keep her and work with her on her fear anxiety of strangers. I KNOW she has all the potential in the world (as I have seen her go from fearing someone to being comfortable with them) and am still hopeful I will find a home that will be better able to provide her with the structure and training she needs. In the mean time, I will never give up on her, continue taking each day as it comes, and love her with all my heart.
If interested in Bella please contact her guardian: jrgimeno86@gmail.com
Details of Bella
Name:
Bella
Type:
Dog
Gender:
Female
Breed: American Bulldog / Pit Bull Terrier
Age:
4 years
Color:
White with Brown or Chocolate
Size:
72 lbs.
Housebroken:
Yes
Shots Current:
Yes
Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Special Needs:
No
Good with Dogs:
Unknown
Good with Cats:
Unknown
Host:
Guardian Assistance
Organization:
Furry Friends Rescue
Date Added:
8/15/10
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