Bella Valenti needs a foster carer
About Bella Valenti
TO APPLY FOR ADOPTION PLEASE SEND IN APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE BELOW:
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/adopt/
Please note: Bella will be rehomed as the only dog in her family.
Bella, a tender, low-key girl looking for a cosy life. She adores her people and does like quite a bit of attention during the day and would be more suited to being the only dog in her family. Bella is like a little shadow as she follows her carers around the house and naps in the home office. She happily greets her people in the morning, often with a toy and always with a wagging tail.
Bella is a sweet, affectionate soul who loves people and chooses closeness: couch cuddles at night, quiet naps on a dog bed while you work, and gentle pats when she's feeling a little unsure. She's curious in the house and yard, and she's a total homebody — happiest hanging out with her humans and pottering around.
Bella lives peacefully with her foster brother and has tolerated his play invites, though she hasn't joined in yet. In a big garden with space to decompress, we think she may become more playful over time. She has shown resource guarding (food and high-value toys, and once briefly "guarded" her foster carer during pats). With simple management (feed separately, keep food and toys tidied away, and offer ball time only when other dogs are contained) she relaxes and does great.
Bella is calm to low-medium energy. Indoors she's chill and quiet. She loves balls (not fussed about plush toys) and will happily carry one around. Food-puzzle toys where she "hunts" for treats are perfect for her little brain.
Bella's still green with cues (e.g., she doesn't sit for treats yet), but she's making progress on "go to your bed" and "drop" ball. She responds well to gentle guidance, routine, and high-value rewards. She can get a bit shaky/anxious, especially with new things, but settles quickly with reassurance and pats. A cosy jumper has helped on cold days too.
Bella's confidence has grown - she loves walks now, and is very happy meeting other people and dogs when out and about. She has been going on morning and evening walks and she gets excited for them.
Bella had one eye removed before coming into care; the surgery healed well. She uses eye drops in her remaining eye morning and evening (easy to give). Otherwise, she's comfortable and thriving with a calm routine. A quiet, predictable household (solo person, couple, or family with respectful teens) would be perfect for Bella. Humans who enjoy indoor companionship more than big adventuring.
Bella's the kind of dog who chooses you, she'll curl up for evening cuddles, toddle off to her favourite couch to sleep, and greet you with soft eyes in the morning. With patience and gentle structure, she's going to blossom into the most loyal little friend.
If you've got a calm home and a cozy spot on the couch, Bella would love to be your girl.
Please note: our dogs are not available for interstate adoption. We also do not adopt to people under the age of 25 years.
Not the dog you’re looking for? Please visit our website to see other
dogs waiting for a home.
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/dogs-for-adoption/
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the link below.
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/foster-care/
All our dogs are desexed, C5 vaccinated with intranasal, microchipped,
wormed, and flea treated. All necessary vetwork such as dentals,
surgery, eye treatment are also carried out. We are no longer heartworm
testing as we have not had one positive test since we began in 2006. If
a dog comes to us on heartworm treatment this is continued.
Medical notes
Weight: 7.3kg.
Bella came to us with a badly ruptured eye. She has had that removed, and feels much better. Her remaining eye does have some signs of lens instability and vitreal degeneration. She is on eyedrops to constrict the pupil to minimise the risk of any future complications.
Bella has a grade IV heart murmur. No need for meds at this stage.
Adoption details
We are a community fostercare network, not a shelter, and our dogs and cats are cared for in private homes. Note that we are very careful where we rehome our dogs and cats and we have an intensive process. If you want a quick turnaround we are not the group for you. If you seem like a good match for the dog of your choice we will organise a telephone chat, a meet and greet and a property check. We offer free assistance for six weeks for any issues, a lifetime takeback policy with full refund of the adoption fee, and will always be available to offer advice.
We care for our dogs and cats and we want you to as well. We know that genuine applicants have no trouble with this process and understand that if we refuse you a dog or cat, it is because you are not the best match for that pet.
Our commitment to the dogs and cats in our care is total and we treat each one as if we are passing on a family pet. This may not suit you so we point out that there are equally great dogs and cats available in pounds, shelters and with other rescue groups.
If you are still interested, please download an application form from our website:
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
The application form must be emailed to us:
adoptions@victoriandogrescue.org.au
Please note that we do not take/make telephone calls prior to receiving an application.
Commonly asked questions and their answers are provided when you email us. Unfortunately we usually will not have time to reply to enquiries in more detail and will give priority to completed applications over enquiries. Priority will also be given to typed applications which are easier for us to read and to copy relevant parts.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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