- Aug 31, 2011
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- Bulldog(s) Names
- Arnold Schwarzenegger and Miss Bertha Bacon and Petey Herman (Frenchie)
Bella was surrendered to the Hamilton Co. Humane Society. She is 11- years-old and (unfortunately) heartworm positive. She has trouble walking because of a problem with her hind leg, has a small growth near one of her eyes causing dry eye, and is severely overweight and potbellied. Basically, if we rated the condition of our intakes, she would fall under a "very poor" at this point. She is very sweet and gentle, and very happy not to be at the shelter any more.
She had a torn ACL, and because of her weight, she can't have surgery until she completed a strict diet, and lost some serious weight. I wonder if she would qualify for "Biggest Losers?"
Overall, she's doing well. She's getting LOTS of loving and baby talk (admit it, you do it to your bullies, too). I expect to see this girl thrive in the near future. In the meantime she, without a doubt, needs some serious sponsors.
July 2013 Update:
Bella is doing very well losing weight. We have started taking her on longer walks, with the approval of her veterinarian. He is no longer sure that she has a torn ACL, he is leaning more towards a luxating patella. We are hoping her can get a better diagnosis once she has lost more weight. In the mean time, she does not show any pain while walking, and we take it slow and let her set the pace. Her new medical issue is unquenchable thirst. She has been tested for a UTI and diabetes, both came back negative. We are monitoring her water intake and will be performing more tests this week to try to determine the cause. Other than Bella's medical issues, she is a happy senoir citizen. She charms everyone who sees her with her quiet, gentle personality. She is a joy to have in our house.
FEBRUARY UPDATE: Bella just had her 12th birthday on Feb. 2. She is doing very well, is healthy and at a good weight for her size. Bella has a lot of pep for her age and likes to go for walks and play with her foster sister!
Bella likes to relax, too. She loves her crate with its soft blanket and baby bumper pads to cushion her. She also has a special pillow that she positions "just so" to lay her head on when she takes a nap.
Bella does walk with a limp in her hind leg and has poor teeth. But overall she is a happy senoir citizen! She charms everyone who sees her with her quiet, gentle personality. She is a joy to have in her foster home.
HOW TO ADOPT:
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Follow this link to fill out an adoption application: http://www.indianabulldogrescue.com/adoption-application/
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