Meet Bella.
Visalia, CA · 4 years 9 months · Chihuahua / Dachshund / Mixed (short coat)
Seen in the current source roster. This does not confirm when the rescue last edited the profile. Confirm availability before visiting.
Listed since . Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.
First seen by Goodmorph .
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In the shelter’s words
Meet Bella Bella is a smart, sweet girl with a quiet confidence about her. She’s independent by nature but forms strong bonds with the people she trusts. Once you’re in her circle, she’s loyal, affectionate, and always ready to accept a treat (her love language!). Bella is dog-friendly and does well mingling with other dogs. While she’s not overly playful, she coexists comfortably and enjoys being part of the pack. She is crate trained and appears to be house trained as well. Bella would thrive in a calm, structured home. She can be wary of some men and will need a patient, experienced adopter who understands how to build trust slowly and respectfully. Because of this, we are recommending a female-only home or a home with a dog-savvy male who is committed to proper introductions and giving her the time she needs to feel safe. She may not demand the spotlight, but Bella has so much to offer the right person — intelligence, independence, loyalty, and a steady companionship that runs deep. Sometimes the quiet black dogs get overlooked, but Bella is proof that beauty isn’t about flash — it’s about heart. And her heart is worth getting to know. If you’re looking for a smart, independent companion and are willing to earn her trust, Bella may be your perfect match.
Outside the kennel
No dated field notes yet. Nothing about their life outside the kennel has been invented.
RescueGroups record ID: 22262008
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We have them fill out an adoption application and then do a meet and greet and if all is well then do a home visit and the adoption fee varies from $50-$200
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What this home needs
- Other dogs
Mentioned by the shelter
“Feed checkbox: Yes”
Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.
Shelter statement ↗ - Still to ask the shelter
cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
Roster last seen:
Goodmorph last synced:
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed
Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation
This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.
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Bella
Currently listed by the shelter
Dog · 4 years 9 months · Chihuahua / Dachshund / Mixed (short coat) · Female
PAW Estate Rescue and Shelter Inc via RescueGroups.org
Visalia, CA
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 22262008
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Adoption information:
https://www.pawestaterescue.org/
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Printed reference prepared
goodmorph.com/pets/e2560ccd-fb55-4db7-aded-0d181e19b011