05/06/2016
Hi! My name is Bella and I am a very, VERY special "Pocket Pitbull." I am now in immediate danger of euthenasia or being given to a shelter. I had an incredibly loving, loyal home who spoiled me and taught me 'sit,' hop in the air and do a 'right turn,' and 'left turn,' and 'lay down,' and two cats I loved to cuddle with. When I was ten and a half months old, two days after my family bought me my first kiddie pool to play in, I was stolen out of my back yard for five and a half months and the people who stole me were teaching me to fight, shooting me up with steroids, and throwing me down the stairs. The landlords of the puppy-knappers rescued me, and my owners never gave up looking for me. When we were reunited after a long public Facebook search, I was so happy and excited to see my family I would not leave their side. I resumed my life of cuddles, kisses, playing ball, and displayed a happy, excited demeanor towards life. That was last November. Ever since my reunion, I have been incredibly afraid of strangers and am in need of a loving home with a family who will give me a second chance at life and rehabilitation. I deserve a second chance. A little girl came up to pet me without my owner's immediate proximity, leaned over and reached into me. I was scared, so I bit her. My mother was told by witnesses and the police officer it wasn't my fault. I was in quarantine, and now I must find a new home right now, as my mother no longer has the means to keep and rehabilitate me. I am almost two, incredibly sweet, intelligent, loveable, silly, and inquisitive. I love the water; beaches, rivers and lakes, catching balls and frisbees and bringing them back for another round, sleeping under the covers, chasing flies, and scratches on the back of my thigh while I lay on my tummy with my legs straight out, wagging my tail. I am a one-dog show and love to be the center of attention. When I am excited, I hop like a deer. Please rescue me! I am located in Austin, Texas. Please contact Melisa at 971-706-8068 or [email protected]. I have limited time; please share!
Bella