Bella

Hi... hi, over here! <br/>Yeah, you. The one who stopped.<br/><br/>I’m Bella, black and white, 2.5 years old, and HSSM’s very own PIN UP GIRL. See my bow and pearls? When I wear them, I know I look cute. I get so excited I zoom around the yard just to show off, like a little runway that only I can see.<br/><br/>Right now, though, I’m sitting quietly in my kennel, watching you. Tail thumping. Head tilted. Hoping this might be the moment.<br/><br/>I’ve been here six months. That’s a long time to watch people walk by, but I’ve tried to stay hopeful. I still perk up when I see my favorite humans, especially the one who plays with me every day and helps me practice my manners. I’m learning how to be a proper lady. I’ll sit for a treat. I’ll wait patiently when the door opens. No rushing out. I want to do things right.<br/><br/>When I get out to play, I’m shy at first. I check things out, read the room. Then I warm up, and suddenly I’m romping with the other dogs like I’ve known them forever. If you have a dog at home, bring them to meet me. I’d really like that.<br/><br/>If you come closer, I’ll lean into you. I love hugs and snuggles, I’m gentle, sweet, and very good at carefully destuffing toys piece by piece. Precision matters.<br/><br/>There is one thing I need to tell you honestly. I’m heartworm positive, but my treatment is fully sponsored at our Wellness Clinic. That part is already taken care of. Now we can get to the good stuff!<br/><br/>I’m the shelter’s longest resident now. I’ve worn that title quietly, but I don’t want it anymore. I’m ready for a new role.<br/><br/>I don’t want to be the dog you felt sorry for.<br/>I want to be the leading lady in your home!<br/><br/>If you’re looking at me right now, standing here, maybe this is it. Maybe you’re who I’ve been waiting for. Come ask to meet me today!

Hi... hi, over here!
Yeah, you. The one who stopped.

I’m Bella, black and white, 2.5 years old, and HSSM’s very own PIN UP GIRL. See my bow and pearls? When I wear them, I know I look cute. I get so excited I zoom around the yard just to show off, like a little runway that only I can see.

Right now, though, I’m sitting quietly in my kennel, watching you. Tail thumping. Head tilted. Hoping this might be the moment.

I’ve been here six months. That’s a long time to watch people walk by, but I’ve tried to stay hopeful. I still perk up when I see my favorite humans, especially the one who plays with me every day and helps me practice my manners. I’m learning how to be a proper lady. I’ll sit for a treat. I’ll wait patiently when the door opens. No rushing out. I want to do things right.

When I get out to play, I’m shy at first. I check things out, read the room. Then I warm up, and suddenly I’m romping with the other dogs like I’ve known them forever. If you have a dog at home, bring them

Hi... hi, over here!
Yeah, you. The one who stopped.

I’m Bella, black and white, 2.5 years old, and HSSM’s very own PIN UP GIRL. See my bow and pearls? When I wear them, I know I look cute. I get so excited I zoom around the yard just to show off, like a little runway that only I can see.

Right now, though, I’m sitting quietly in my kennel, watching you. Tail thumping. Head tilted. Hoping this might be the moment.

I’ve been here six months. That’s a long time to watch people walk by, but I’ve tried to stay hopeful. I still perk up when I see my favorite humans, especially the one who plays with me every day and helps me practice my manners. I’m learning how to be a proper lady. I’ll sit for a treat. I’ll wait patiently when the door opens. No rushing out. I want to do things right.

When I get out to play, I’m shy at first. I check things out, read the room. Then I warm up, and suddenly I’m romping with the other dogs like I’ve known them forever. If you have a dog at home, bring them to meet me. I’d really like that.

If you come closer, I’ll lean into you. I love hugs and snuggles, I’m gentle, sweet, and very good at carefully destuffing toys piece by piece. Precision matters.

There is one thing I need to tell you honestly. I’m heartworm positive, but my treatment is fully sponsored at our Wellness Clinic. That part is already taken care of. Now we can get to