Dog
Char-pei mix

Size: Medium
Age: Young
Sex: Female
Date: 12.13.09

Notes: Though her photo is the picture of calm, she is a case study in fear, actually frozen in place, afraid to move with legs of jelly. Bella was adopted as a small pup and is now a year and a half old and has none of the confidence, curiosity or playfulness that you would find in teenage dogs typically. The diminutive girl with the sweet face and mitten ears is a project in patience. She hasn't a mean bone in her body and will not snap or bite, even when you pick her up, which is the only way to get her outside at the moment. She is deeply nervous, shy and fearful, requiring a great deal of time and quiet calm understanding. She is coming around very slowly to those she sees regularly, literally taking baby steps a few at a time outside. Bella is not afraid of other dogs, but people are a different matter. Bella is spending her time in the trailer with our administrative assistant, Barb, but she would probably improve faster in a home or foster home where she can get the attention and care she really needs to grow her confidence and overcome her fears.

This pet is up to date with routine shots and altered