Bella Yellow Labrador Retriever & Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix Clermont, FL

BELLA
DOB/AGE: 6-13-2013
WEIGHT: 40#

Hello there! I'm BELLA! I've been with the Animal League since April 2016.

When I was a young puppy, I did not get proper socialization. As a result, I sometimes bark at strangers - and I sound scary! Once I get to know new people, however, all I want are cuddles and kisses. It doesn't take me long at all to learn to trust. If you get down on my level, let me sniff your hand, and you talk to me in a low, soft voice, I can see that you're a friend!

I am extremely affectionate with my primary caregiver. I love to snuggle and give kisses. You can see by my smile that I'm just a big ham! I do amazing with older kids who are gentle. I would love a little boy or girl to take me fishing, go on hikes, play fetch, or just splash around on a hot day.

I'd prefer to be an only "furkid." I have so much to offer my new family! Protection, love, loyalty, companionship, and affection. It is my dream to wake up on a soft warm bed every morning and spend the day with the ones I love. Won't you help make my dream a reality?

I am a Forever Hope reduced-fee pet. Read more about Forever Hope pets here: https://theanimalleague.org/we-have-forever-hope/

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All of our dogs are spayed or neutered, receive a registered microchip, and are up-to-date on their age-appropriate shots, vaccines, and preventative care. We also test for heartworm when they are old enough.

If the pet you are interested is under 6 months, please review our Age Policy here: https://theanimalleague.org/age-guidelines-for-adopting/

Get started by filling out your application here: https://theanimalleague.org/adoption-application/

We work hard to find best match, and this doesn't always mean first come, first served. To understand our adoption policy, please follow the link below, which explains everything in detail.
https://theanimalleague.org/faqs/

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN A RESCUE DOG - the very best breed!


PLEASE READ! - Here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions! More FAQs can be found here: https://theanimalleague.org/faqs/

Q. WHAT ARE YOUR ADOPTION FEES?
A. Our adoption fees vary by age, size, and species. ALL pets receive full vetting - that is spay/neuter, age-appropriate shots, vaccines, and preventative care, heartworm or FIV/FeLV testing, and a vet exam. As we are a 501c(3) non-profit and receive NO government, county, or taxpayer funding, some pets are designated as "fundraisers" and will have a slightly higher adoption fee.

For information on our STANDARD fees, please view this link: https://theanimalleague.org/adoption-fees/

For information on a SPECIFIC pet's fee, please CALL our center at 352-429-6334. We are NOT able to email information on fees.


Q. WHEN CAN I MEET THIS PET?
A. We are open to the public Friday, Saturday, & Monday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, and Sundays from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. You are welcome to visit us during these hours. Please be advised that dogs and cats who are OLDER than 16 weeks/4 months DO NOT require an application to visit. Our dogs are housed at our Center in Groveland, however, sometimes a dog will be in foster care. Please call us at 352-429-6334 before driving out to ensure you’re heading to the correct location.

ONLY puppies and kittens aged 8 weeks - 16 weeks will require a scheduled Meet and Greet. In order to schedule a Meet and Greet, please fill out an application here: https://theanimalleague.org/adoption-application/
Once we are finished processing, our Adoption Team will contact you to set up an appointment.


Q. CAN YOU SEND ME MORE PHOTOS?
A. Unfortunately, no. The file sizes are too large to send via email. More photos will be posted as they come available.


Q. DO YOU ALLOW OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIONS?
A. YES! We welcome adopters no matter where they live. However, we always require a Meet and Greet at our center, and we absolutely never ship our pets.