Bella
Lab / hound mix · 3 years · Female · Medium
Foster home — Austin, TX
“Gentle, people-loving dog who settles well after a walk.”
Quick fit snapshot
- Energy
- Medium
- Size
- Medium
- Good with
- Dogs, Kids, Seniors
- House trained
- Yes
- Leash skills
- Walks politely on a standard leash; no pulling.
- Alone time
- Comfortable alone up to ~6 hours; no destructive behavior reported.
- With other dogs
- Friendly with most dogs
- Noise sensitivity
- Mild — startles at loud bangs but recovers quickly.
- How well we know them
- High
Meet Bella
Bella spent her first two years as a backyard dog who never quite knew what a couch was for. In foster care she figured it out fast. She's a gentle, people-oriented girl who walks politely, settles quickly after a bit of exercise, and would rather lean on your leg than bark at the door. She's not flashy in photos, but in person she's the dog everyone ends up sitting next to.
Best-fit home
Active but predictable home — walks, then rest.
What they're like at home
No resource guarding observed. House manners are solid.
What they need
An adopter who wants a steady, affectionate companion.
Why you'll love Bella
She's the easy one. Bella asks for very little and gives back a lot — a calm presence who's happiest near her people.
Honest about the challenges
Can be a little shy in the first day or two before she warms up.
For a foster
Not currently needed; Bella is in a stable foster home.
Foster duration: N/A — in foster, available for adoption.
For an adopter
A calm household looking for an affectionate adult dog.
Medical notes
Spayed, fully vaccinated, heartworm negative.
Think you might be Bella's person?
You don't have to be sure. Reaching out is just the first conversation — we'll help you figure out if it's a fit.