A “lovely” and “loving” canine who has spent 20 months at a Glasgow rescue shelter is hoping 2024 would be the yr she is lastly chosen for adoption.
Rottweiler cross Bella is described as an “underdog” as a consequence of being in take care of greater than six months.
She was handed into Dogs Trust in May 2022 the place employees observed she was a shy and “frightened woman” who lacked confidence.
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Now, after months of affected person work with an knowledgeable coaching group, rescuers have slowly constructed a bond with Bella and gained her belief and are happy with how far she has come.
The five-year-old canine is described as a good looking canine “each inside and outside” who will grow to be her proprietor’s finest pal.
Claire Cairney, assistant supervisor administration at Dogs Trust Glasgow, stated: “Bella has been on a journey while she has been with us.
“Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our training team and canine carers, she has changed in front of our eyes. Now is well and truly her time to meet her new family.
“Bella is a stunning big girl with a very loving nature which she shows to staff every day. She is shy on meeting new people but with time and patience her loving personality soon shines through.
“Once the bond is made with a potential adopter, they will never be short of snuggles and affection.”
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Bella’s hind legs can get stiff due to arthritis, and she is on a daily anti-inflammatory medication due to this.
Ms Cairney said: “But this doesn’t hold her back with one of her favourite pastimes being running and playing with squeaky toys in our paddocks.
“We are sure that anyone who meets Bella will love her as much as we do. We hope that the day will soon come when she gets her happy ending leaving our care for her forever home.”
Bella is seeking to be the one pet in an grownup solely home with a affected person household who’re prepared to go at Bella’s tempo and have expertise of proudly owning a rescue canine.
She would profit from having a protected house throughout the home which is separate from guests.
Find out extra about Bella and undertake a rescue canine at dogstrust/org.uk