Bella

Bella does not need everyone to love her. She needs one person willing to give her enough time to believe them.

Bella was adopted as a puppy, but somehow, at about 5 years old, she has already ended up at the pound twice. Whatever happened in between clearly left a mark. She is not the kind of dog who runs into a stranger’s arms five minutes after meeting them. She watches. She worries. She needs time to decide that you are safe.

And really, who could blame her?

When Bella was surrendered the last time, she spent her days watching every door and every person who passed, searching for the people she knew. They did not come back.

Now she is safe with Scout’s Honor, but she is living in boarding while we look for the right foster or forever home. She is about 5 years old and 55 pounds, a beautiful Shepherd mix with those wonderfully expressive ears and the intelligence and loyalty that come with them.

Bella is gentle, sensitive...