Bella - Adopted

Name: Bella

Age: 7 ½ years

Breed: Schnauzer

Sex: Female (altered)

Location: Lexington, KY

Vet Info: Bella is confirmed spayed and UTD on vaccines. Nothing is due until December.

Owner Info: Bella is a beautiful Schnauzer whose owners fly extensively and are not home very often. She constantly has to adjust to an ever changing environment and this has been difficult for her. They believe that Bella needs a stable home situation and are hoping for rescue or adoption for Bella. Previously, Bella belonged to their sister-in-law, who died of cancer, and they've had Bella for 16 months. They write, "We are heartbroken that we must find another home for her as she has been through so much. First she lost her 'mommy' when my sister died 15 months ago. And then she lost her sight 7 months ago. But our living arrangements are not stable and our other Schnauzer who is 11 y.o. is so jealous of any attention that we show Bella that Bella is deprived of the affection she craves and deserves. She often stands in the background as if she is saying 'I won't intrude or be a bother.'" Bella is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is house broken and leash trained. Bella has had agility and obedience training and is a very smart girl who knows many commands! Bella is good with both men and women, but they believe a home without children would be best for her. Bella can be possessive over food and has snapped at another dog over food. Bella's owners gave us more details and write, "Bella gets aggressive over food. She also has had a few occasions of aggression over her toys or when she felt possessive or protective of her 'mommy.' Those are the only 3 scenarios where she has shown aggression. She usually just growls and shows her teeth, but over food has snapped/nipped. By far, the biggest problem is around food/treats. Otherwise she is exceptionally docile and sweet. She has not been aggressive for any other reason(s)." Bella is completely blind and has been diagnosed with SARDS. Other than that, she is a healthy girl who has had regular vet visits. Bella's owners want us to know that "Bella is a loving and dedicated companion. She is intelligent and has extensive training. Bella is very healthy and would be a perfect companion for one person. She is absolutely loyal and craves cuddling and attention."