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Bella

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Medium

About Bella

Anchorage, AK

Breed

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Bella's Compatibility

  • This pet has bad compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Bella's Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Bella is a one-of-a-kind girl with a one-of-a-kind personality. This medium-sized pup is believed to be a Basenji and Beagle mix, complete with expressive ears, a huge smile, and plenty of opinions of her own.<br/><br/>Bella has spent more than three and a half years in rescue waiting for someone to see past her imperfections and appreciate the wonderful dog she is. She loves walks, lives for a game of fetch, and absolutely loses her mind with excitement over a squeaky spiky ball. Toys are the quickest way to her heart, and her goofy personality shines brightest when she's playing.<br/><br/>Bella isn't the kind of dog who wants to be everyone's best friend, and that's okay. She enjoys affection on her terms and prefers shorter cuddle sessions. She's also happiest as the only dog in the home. While she can coexist with other dogs, she would much rather not have to share her space.<br/><br/>One thing Bella does exceptionally well is communicate. If she's uncomfortable or needs space, she'll let you know through her body language and vocalizations. She needs an adopter who will respect those boundaries and listen when she speaks. Because she can become mouthy when her signals are ignored, Bella is looking for an adult-only home without children.<br/><br/>We're looking for a very special person willing to offer Bella patience, understanding, and grace as she continues learning what it means to simply be a dog. We know we're asking for a lot. But after three and a half years of waiting, we still believe that somewhere out there is the person who will see Bella for exactly who she is and give her the chance she's been waiting for.<br/><br/>Please email us at rescueadogtoday@gmail.com to set up a meeting with Bella 7/26/26 11:38 PM

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Bella is a one-of-a-kind girl with a one-of-a-kind personality. This medium-sized pup is believed to be a Basenji and Beagle mix, complete with expressive ears, a huge smile, and plenty of opinions of her own.

Bella has spent more than three and a half years in rescue waiting for someone to see past her imperfections and appreciate the wonderful dog she is. She loves walks, lives for a game of fetch, and absolutely loses her mind with excitement over a squeaky spiky ball. Toys are the quickest way to her heart, and her goofy personality shines brightest when she's playing.

Bella isn't the kind of dog who wants to be everyone's best friend, and that's okay. She enjoys affection on her terms and prefers shorter cuddle sessions. She's also happiest as the only dog in the home. While she can coexist with other dogs, she would much rather not have to share her space.

One thing Bella does exceptionally well is communicate. If she's u

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Bella is a one-of-a-kind girl with a one-of-a-kind personality. This medium-sized pup is believed to be a Basenji and Beagle mix, complete with expressive ears, a huge smile, and plenty of opinions of her own.

Bella has spent more than three and a half years in rescue waiting for someone to see past her imperfections and appreciate the wonderful dog she is. She loves walks, lives for a game of fetch, and absolutely loses her mind with excitement over a squeaky spiky ball. Toys are the quickest way to her heart, and her goofy personality shines brightest when she's playing.

Bella isn't the kind of dog who wants to be everyone's best friend, and that's okay. She enjoys affection on her terms and prefers shorter cuddle sessions. She's also happiest as the only dog in the home. While she can coexist with other dogs, she would much rather not have to share her space.

One thing Bella does exceptionally well is communicate. If she's uncomfortable or needs space, she'll let you know through her body language and vocalizations. She needs an adopter who will respect those boundaries and listen when she speaks. Because she can become mouthy when her signals are ignored, Bella is looking for an adult-only home without children.

We're looking for a very special person willing to offer Bella patience, understanding, and grac

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How To Adopt

Bella was listed as Adoptable by Alaska Animal Rescue Friends AARF
How can I adopt Bella?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Alaska Animal Rescue Friends AARF. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Bella is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Alaska Animal Rescue Friends AARF for details on the pet.
When can I meet Bella?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Alaska Animal Rescue Friends AARF will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Bella, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Alaska Animal Rescue Friends AARF, and they'll be happy to help!
Alaska Animal Rescue Friends AARF's Adoption Policy
** IMPORTANT **** PLEASE READ ** Please do not complete a Petfinder applications. To apply to adopt, please go www.alaskananimalrescuefriends.org to complete an online application. We review only applications on Fridays and Saturdays. Please email rescueadogtoday@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Bella is from Alaska Animal Rescue Friends AARF

[Anchorage, AK]

Our Mission
Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends ( AARF) is an IRS recognized 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation. AARF is a group of dedicated volunteers working to help the dogs of Alaska. We rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt dogs into loving homes. Most of our dogs come to AARF from bush communities through other rescue organizations such as Beth...
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