FOR ADOPTION IN TROY, NY - PLEASE SHARE! UPDATED! Bella the Formerly Hairless Pit-Belle is a 2 1/2 years young, affectionate, well-behaved, cuddler who absolutely loves children. (In her former home, she lived with three.) Her deep brown eyes look directly into your heart as she beckons you to throw her toys or pass along a tasty treat. It’s difficult not to bend to her will when she gives you “sweet face” and leans in for a gentle rub with her whole body. Although crate trained, Bella doesn’t need it. She’s perfectly house trained too. Her manners make her a lovely companion in any home. (Make that any dog-free home. She prefers people to pets.) And Bella knows many commands like sit and down, she shakes with both paws, and knows the agility command for touch. She also gives gentle kisses and stands up to hug you. Soon, she’ll be registered for Canine Good Citizen class. The most miraculous thing of all? Bella was this wonderful, even when she was feeling her worst. So, why did she have no hair? Bella has a genetic condition called Demodex mange. The things is, Demodex is treatable, but Bella’s former family didn’t address it for a very long time. Instead, they abandoned her in a boarding kennel, cracked and bleeding. Whether we like to think about it or not, dogs (and humans) have, yet can resist, microscopic mites. Bella’s immune system doesn’t fight a certain kind as well as it could, so we’ve been helping her along. High quality food and a bit of medication have brought her a long, long way from the painfully inflamed mess she was at arrival. Photos of Bella’s healing process: arrival, 1 month into treatment, and a month after that. doghuseadoptions.org/bella Progress!! Earning an A+ on all three weekly skin tests, Bella is no longer on medication! Her inflammation can now be managed through diet alone and her special hemp collar prevents irritation. Now she’s in terrific shape to be spayed, thanks to a grant from Out of the Pits, Inc. once her heat cycle is through. As you can see, Bella’s hair is already growing back and she’s gorgeous chocolate brown. She just may have some scarring due to previous lack of treatment. Won’t you be the family to show Bella that beauty is more than skin deep? To Become Bellas Best Friend, Today: - Submit an adoption application: doghouseadoptions.org - Schedule a Meet & Greet in Troy, NY: (518) 285-9048
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:51:07 +0000
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