2503-0875 Bella

Pit Bull Terrier | Carrollton, VA

AdultFemaleLargeBrown/Chocolate

About

Meet 2503-0875 Bella

BELLA - 4 years old, 60 pounds, house trained, good with older children, protective over her family and yard Bella is a new resident at VBACAC. She had lived with her family her whole life. She's house trained, protective and loving. She loved the 4 children she lived with in the home as well.  She is very nervous and hesitant, cautious of everything going on around her in this unfamiliar shelter environment. We are giving her time to settle in, time to get to know us, time to adjust.  When she is comfortable, we are told she listens to commands and loves to cuddle. She's playful, energetic, and crate trained but can also be trusted roaming free in the house. She even enjoys sleeping in her open crate. Bella will shred some toys and she might have an accident in the home if she's not walked in time. Speaking of walks, Bella is great walking on a leash and enjoys going for walks.  She has escaped her previous yard many times. We're looking for a family with a secure fence where she cannot escape. Bella is territorial of her home/family and needs to be the only pet.   Bella is currently in a back kennel so if you come to meet her and don't see her, please just ask.

Adoption Process
1.Persons interested in adopting an animal are encouraged to visit the Care & Adoption Center. Some animals can go home right away, where others must be held for a few days before they can be released. Available adoptable animals are publicly viewable during our normal business hours. 2.All citizens regardless of City of residence are welcome to adopt spayed or neutered dogs and cats from the Animal Care & Adoption Center. All dogs and cats available for adoption through the shelter will be spayed or neutered prior to adopter possession. 3.All dogs and cats adopted from our Care & Adoption Center are given their vaccinations including rabies vaccination. Dogs are heartworm tested and cats are tested for FIV/Feline Leukemia. It is recommended that all adopters have their new pet examined by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of adoption. Routine health care for the life of your pet is very important. It is vitally important for adopters to locate a veterinarian/veterinary establishment for continued care. Adopters can visit​​ the Department of Health Professions website to assist in locating a licensed veterinarian. Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center takes the adoption of a pet very seriously and wants to help adopters and the new pet make a smooth transition into the home. If you are considering pet adoption, we encourage you to ask questions of our staff in order to make the best decision for your family. Pet ownership is a life-long responsibility. 4.Persons who reside in Virginia Beach are required to purchase a Virginia Beach City License at the time of adoption. 5.In order to adopt, interested adopters will complete a species specific adoption questionnaire/application and all dogs and cats already owned by the potential adopter are required to be current on rabies vaccines and City license (if applicable in the City of residence) at the time of adoption from the VBACAC. 6.Persons who reside in a rental property are required to show proof that the animal being adopted is permitted at residence. 7.Persons with a prior conviction of animal cruelty, failure to provide adequate care, or domestic violence related offenses will not be permitted to adopt from the VBACAC.

Contact
Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center
(757) 385-4444
[email protected]
http://www.vbgov.com