Bella - located in CA

#MADloveBella is a petite 13-month-old Malinois mix with a huge heart and an incredible will to thrive. When she arrived at the shelter on December 26, she weighed just 20.1 pounds and was clearly malnourished. With proper care and lots of love, she has truly blossomed-now weighing 27 pounds, with an estimated healthy adult weight of around 32 pounds.Bella is an affectionate, curious young dog who absolutely adores people. She has been wonderful with everyone she's met and gets along very well with other dogs . She may be a bit shy at first introductions, but give her 15-20 minutes and she quickly warms up, eager to play, connect, and engage.She's still learning the ropes of life outside the shelter and is making impressive progress every day. Bella is doing well with house training and thrives on a consistent schedule , which helps her succeed. She walks nicely on leash and is a pleasure to take out. As a young dog, she will benefit from continued guidance and structure as she matures and settles into a home.Bella has a voracious appetite-for both food and affection! She's currently eating more than a 70-pound dog at mealtimes, a testament to how much she's catching up after her rough start.Bella was rescued from a San Bernardino shelter where she was facing euthanasia just weeks ago. Thanks to a dedicated volunteer who transported her north, she made her way to safety, and I picked her up in Hollister. She is now fully vetted and up to date on all vaccinations.Bella is ready for a family to open their home and hearts to her. She has so much love to give and deserves a forever home where she can continue to grow, feel safe, and thrive. Due to her prey drive, a cat-free home is recommended. She may do ok with a dog-saavy cat. All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and six-months subscription. If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application at this link https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24689/generic. We are an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our home address is in Michigan, however, the majority of our dogs are not located in Michigan. The physical location of each our our dogs is posted with the name of the pet or in the title area. If you are within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick the pet up. We do provide transport assistance up to 350 miles. The applicant must drive the remainder of the distance of the transport. The basic information that we have available is in our posting, but sometimes fosters will post updates on the MAD Rescue Facebook page as well, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Applications that are completed in our process and being considered as a match will speak to the foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dog.If you have questions about this pet please contact us at [email protected]. You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377. Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located at our website MAD Rescue Inc.