Meet Bella: A Sweet, Playful Cuddlebug Looking for Her Forever Family

  Some dogs are happiest when they’re right by your side—and Bella is definitely one of those dogs. This adorable 1½-year-old Maltipoo mix is a loving little sweetheart with plenty of puppy energy, a playful personality, and a serious talent for cuddling.
 

  Bella is looking for an active, patient family who can give her the attention, training, and companionship she deserves. Whether she’s enjoying a car ride, playing with her doggy friends, learning a new trick, or curling up next to her favorite person, Bella is happiest when she’s part of the action.
 

  Bella would like to introduce herself…
 

Affectionate, Active, & Playful Sweetheart!
 

  If you're looking for a sweet, irresistibly cute and super-affectionate little companion who will happily spend her days by your side, Bella just might be your perfect match.
 

  Bella is a beautiful Maltipoo mix. She's the kind of dog who settles into your home and your heart with ease. Gentle, active, extra-affectionate, and wonderfully playful, Bella is happiest simply being near her people.
 

  Bella is looking for a new home because her previous family had small children and a very busy schedule, making it difficult for them to provide the time, exercise, play, and training she needed. She is now staying with her foster mom and two small dogs, and she is doing wonderfully.
 

Here’s a little more about this sweet girl:
 

• Breed: Maltipoo (Maltese + Poodle)
• Gender: Female
• Age: Approximately 1½ years old
• Weight: About 20 lbs.
• Spayed, microchipped, and fully vaccinated
• Crate-trained, although she would much rather be beside you whenever possible
• Takes treats very gently
• Not much of a barker, though she may bark occasionally to get your attention
• Loves car rides
• Wonderful with friendly dogs when introduced slowly
• Loves people and is a champion cuddler
• Great with dog-savvy, respectful children
• Knows “sit” and is smart, food-motivated, and eager to learn
• Loves belly rubs, pets, and cuddles
• Would benefit from additional leash-walking practice
• About 90% potty-trained and still working on the occasional accident

  Bella is still very much a puppy and is very active and playful. She needs help learning how to walk nicely on the leash. She is potty-trained, but she still may have a potty-accident occasionally.

  She needs a loving, active and patient family who will love her unconditionally and give her the attention and training she deserves.

  Bella may still have a few puppy lessons to learn, but she already has so much love to give. She’s playful, affectionate, smart, dog-friendly, and happiest when she’s spending time with her people. What she needs now is a family who can give her the patience, guidance, exercise, and attention she needs to continue growing into the wonderful companion she’s meant to be.

  If you’re looking for a sweet little sidekick who will happily join you for adventures and then curl up beside you for some serious cuddle time, Bella may be the girl you’ve been waiting for. Her forever family is out there—and if you think Bella might be the perfect addition to your family, you can apply to adopt her through The Arlo Foundation at www.tafca.org or by sending a message to 415-226-9382.