Meet Bella Kid, Dog & Cat Friendly
Female
DOB: December 07, 2024
Weight: 30 pounds (medium small)
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
Spayed (Fixed): Yes
Vaccines: Up to Date
Microchipped
Healthy & Adoption-Ready
Personality, Breed Info & Expectations
Bella is a loving, friendly, and affectionate young dog with a wonderful personality and an eagerness to be part of the family. She enjoys spending time with people, thrives on companionship, and is happiest when she's included in everyday activities. Whether she's joining you on a walk, playing in the yard, or relaxing by your side, Bella's gentle and loyal nature shines through.
One of Bella's greatest qualities is how well she gets along with others. She is dog friendly, cat friendly, and kid friendly, making her an excellent choice for families looking for a well-rounded companion. Her easygoing temperament allows her to adapt well to a variety of home environments, and she enjoys making both two-legged and four-legged friends.
As an American Staffordshire Terrier Mix, Bella is intelligent, affectionate, and devoted to her family. American Staffordshire Terriers are known for their loyalty, confidence, and people-oriented personalities. They thrive when included in family life and respond exceptionally well to positive reinforcement, consistency, and plenty of love.
Bella would thrive in a home prepared for:
Daily companionship and family interaction
Continued positive reinforcement training
Moderate daily exercise and enrichment
Structure, consistency, and routine
A home with children, dogs, cats, or as a cherished only pet
A lifelong commitment to her emotional and physical well-being
Bella is at a wonderful age where she has outgrown the puppy stage but still has the playful energy and enthusiasm of a young dog. She is ready to build a lifetime of memories with her forever family.
Training, Adjustment & What to Expect
Like many rescue dogs, Bella may need time to adjust to a new home, routine, and environment. Even well-socialized dogs benefit from patience and consistency as they transition into a new family.
Most rescue dogs arrive with varying levels of training, so adopters should be prepared to continue reinforcing household manners and routines. Bella is intelligent and eager to please, making training an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Bella will benefit from:
Positive reinforcement training
Daily structure and routine
Continued socialization and exposure
Mental stimulation and enrichment
Patience and consistency
Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:
3 days to decompress
3 weeks to learn your routine
3 months to fully feel at home
With patience, love, and guidance, Bella will blossom into a confident, loyal, and devoted companion.
Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care
Owning a dog is a lifelong commitment that includes training, exercise, companionship, and routine veterinary care.
Bella will need:
Daily walks and exercise
Routine veterinary care and wellness exams
Preventative care including flea, tick, and parasite prevention
Proper nutrition and weight management
Mental stimulation and enrichment
A safe, stable indoor living environment
Consistent veterinary care, regular exercise, emotional support, and daily companionship will help Bella live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.
Bella is an indoor family dog and is not to be chained or left outside.
Adoption Information
If you are interested in adopting this wonderful dog, please complete an adoption application by visiting:
https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions
Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based rescue dedicated to giving dogs a second chance at a loving home. Our team carefully reviews every application and will reach out to help match you with the right dog for your home and lifestyle.
You may be seeing our dogs listed in multiple states because we work hard to give as many of our rescue dogs as possible the opportunity to be seen by loving families beyond our local area. While we are based in Los Angeles, we expand our reach throughout the Western United States and the Midwest to help more dogs find the forever homes they deserve.
We understand that transportation and adoption fees can sometimes feel like a big commitment, and we truly appreciate every person who considers opening their heart and home to a rescue dog. Our goal is simply to give these dogs the best chance at being seen, adopted, and loved.
Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe and reliable transport so adopted dogs can travel to their new homes across the Western United States, Canada, and the Midwest.
We can’t wait to help you meet your next fur-ever best friend.
