Adoption information
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About Bella
Bella is a beautiful Kelpie mix who is on a very special journey to regain her health and happiness. When Bella arrived at the shelter, she was severely underweight and experiencing discomfort due to the extra weight impacting her hind legs. Fortunately, medical evaluations have cleared her hind legs for now, but she will need careful monitoring and management to prevent future issues like arthritis.
Despite her physical discomforts, Bella's heart is as full as ever—she is incredibly affectionate and loves all people unconditionally. She does have a history of extreme fear and aggression around other dogs, so she will thrive best as the only pet in a home. Bella also needs a home without young children; teenagers 13 years and older would be ideal, as they are more likely to understand her physical limitations and the care she requires.
As for her personality, Bella is really a delight to be around. Her medium energy levels are expected to increase as she loses weight and becomes more comfortable. Bella's ideal home would be with an owner who is committed to her health through a controlled diet and gradual increase in exercise, helping her to safely lose the weight.
Bella promises to be a loyal and loving companion to those who choose to support her through this pivotal time in her life. She's not just looking for a new home, but a new start with a family that will love her through every step of her journey towards a happier, healthier life.
Adoption details
We are not open to walk ins, appointments by booking only. All households members must be present before we can adopt an animal out.
As our goal is to adopt animals out from the shelter into loving homes as fast as possible, multiple bookings may be made for the same animal.
We are not able to hold any animals for any reason.
As such, there is a possibility that the animal you may have found a forever home before your appointment. If this is the case we will inform you by phone call as soon as possible.
Appointment Hours:
Mon: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Tues: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Wed: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Thurs: 12.30pm-5:00pm
Fri: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Sat: Open Fortnightly
April 6th- 9am-12pm
April 20th- 9am-12pm
Sun: CLOSED
For serious enquires we are able to accommodate to outside our normal appointment hours. Please call us to arrange a time.
Please give the shelter a call on 5334 2075 or email animalshelter@ballarat.vic.gov.au for more information about the animal and our adoption procedures.
Apologies if we do not reply to your enquiry, we are a busy Shelter and get pulled away from the office often.
We appreciate you wanting to adopt! Please do not let this discourage you from adopting in the future!
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.