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About Bella
*ON TRIAL* Bella is such a little snuggler. She always wants to be sitting on top of you. This isn’t much of an imposition given how small she is.
Bella, with her sharp little ears, mousey nose and rich, earthy colouration looks like your archetypal Chihuahua and it took a lot of effort not to photoshop a tiny sombrero in to everyone of her photos.
Bella is a very loyal little soul who just likes to be where you are. She is not overly energetic, but like all dogs, enjoys the stimulation of getting out and about on a daily basis. This is also made easy by her pocket-ready size.
When Bella came to Onyx Rescue a couple of weeks ago she did not like other dogs and manifested this in quite a dramatic and forward manner. She has come a long way in a short period of time and now lives with several other dogs.
This said, she can still be sharp with other dogs, particularly while getting to know them and this will require careful management. This is especially apparent when meeting dogs her own size or smaller whom she thinks she can take on.
Bella would prefer to be the only dog in your home so that she doesn’t have to compete for your attention.
Bella has a very short, low shedding coat and will need to be kept warm in the cold weather. So if you enjoy shopping for adorable little outfits, this elegant girl provides the best excuse for a fashion splurge.
Do you think you could provide the ideal lap for this petite pup? Little dogs have very long lives so she would be a ten year + commitment for anyone who decides they need long-term snuggling.
If you have what it takes to offer Bella her forever paradise, please see the application instructions below.
Medical notes
Bella has some tartar on her canines. This may be able to be remedied with plenty of dental chews or bones. She is otherwise very healthy.
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Adoption details
Please email me a little bit about yourself. I do not operate on a first-in-best-dressed basis. Instead, my aim is to find the most suitable forever home for the animals in my care.
Your email should include details about who lives at your home, both humans and animals and what their daily schedules and living arrangements are like. It should include details about your previous dogs and a thorough break down of the house rules you will have for this pet as well as what their typical day will look like.
It may take a couple of weeks to process the applications. Please try to be patient. All applicants will receive a response - but it won’t be an immediate one.
If your application seems promising you will be contacted for a telephone interview. Should this be successful you will be invited to a meet and greet and asked to send photos of your property.
Should the meet and greet end favourably, you may pay the adoption fee, sign some paperwork and take the pet on a two week trial during which time you will be asked to provide regular updates.
During this trial period the pet remains the property of Onyx Rescue and adoption will only be finalised following a successful trial.
See some of my previous rescues and keep up with the status of my current rescues by joining here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/748478285317783/
AN OPEN LETTER TO APPLICANTS:
I hate to disappoint people. It’s something that really upsets me, but unfortunately it comes with the territory of what I do. So I want to use this post to explain something.
When I take on a dog, I make a commitment both to that dog and the former owners of that dog to find this fur-kid their perfect forever home. My primary criterion in order to achieve this is whether that home is a good match for that dog. Each dog can have vastly different needs from the next and every home is different.
Sometimes well-intentioned people put their friends in touch with me, sometimes I am approached by friends or even family in relation to a particular dog. However, I have made a promise not to compromise on my commitment and I have to turn them down.
This isn’t a reflection of their dog ownership skills, nor how I feel about them personally. My decision will always come down to whether I believe that they are a match. Not just any match - the best match.
Sometimes I am lucky to have several interested parties who would be a good match and it can be difficult to choose between them. My ultimate decision will, however, not be influenced by my relationship with this potential adopter, be it secondary or primary, nor the number of times they have applied and missed out previously, nor whether they applied first, nor the number of times or methods used to contact me about a particular pet, but whether or not they are the BEST match available.
So if you know someone who is interested in any of the dogs at Onyx Rescue, or you are interested in one yourself, please go through the proper channels and send your application through Petrescue. Please do not take offence if you or your friends are not chosen - this only means that there was someone who was a better match. Not a better person, not a better dog owner, but a better match.
I believe there is a home for every dog and a dog for every home, so if you’ve not been chosen previously please do not give up applying - the next one may be your perfect dog.
Thank-you to everyone who supports what we do here - it means the world to us and the beautiful fur-kids seeking homes.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.