Update on surrendered Bella who was too afraid to move

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In Branford, Connecticut Bella was surrendered late last week by her owner to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter. Too often the excuses for dumping dogs at animal shelters are the same; too much work, can’t pay for the training or don’t have the time to give the dog what he needs.

Meet Bella.

This is what happened when a dog has been surrendered to a shelter too many times.

Meet Bella.

This was her shaking, refusing to make eye contact, refusing to eat and too scared to move from one spot.

Meet Bella.

This is when she had completely given up, and this was just three days after her owner left her and walked away.

After Bella’s heartbreaking story went viral on social media, we wanted to update everyone on her progress as well as thank everyone from the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter for helping her to decompress. Initially it took Bella three hours to stop panting and shaking.

https://www.facebook.com/dancosgroveanimalshelter/videos/1146355588887622/

As volunteers were working with Bella, someone entered the shelter yelling. Bella immediately began to shake and it took 45 minutes to calm her down.

And now for Bella’s latest update. On Tuesday, this sweet dog has made huge progress. Here are some things the staff have learned about her:

  • She has no food or toy aggression
  • She doesn’t mind her paws, ears or other parts of her body touched
  • She loves to play with squeaky toys
  • She thrives off of positive reinforcement
  • Once she trusts you she is very playful

https://www.facebook.com/dancosgroveanimalshelter/videos/700426823787063/

Bella is a spayed female pit bull mix. She is four-years old, vaccinated, heartworm tested and microchipped. She weighs 35 pounds and would do best in a quiet, calm environment. She has not been tested with other dogs and cats at this time.

For more information about Bella, please contact the following:

749 E Main St (104.37 mi)
Branford, Connecticut 06405
(203) 315-4125
Please contact the shelter directly. Pet Rescue Report is not the point of contact.

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