Bella, a cheerful and affectionate bulldog, faced a tough journey before finding her forever home. Despite her friendly nature, she endured over 100 days in a shelter, waiting for someone to adopt her.
Bella’s Backstory
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Bella, a 3-year-old bulldog, was surrendered to the Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by her owner, who had to give her up due to a no-bulldog policy from his landlord. Despite this heartbreak, Bella maintained her loving personality and quickly became a favorite among the shelter staff and volunteers.
@humanebroward Losing hope 💔 Beautiful Bella is usually one of our happiest, most social dogs, but after 4 months of waiting to be adopted, she’s starting to shut-down 😔 Sadly, this 3-year-old was given up by her former owner because the landlord said NO to bulldog breeds 🥺 Now she’s wondering if she will ever find another family 💔 Bella loves getting attention from us, and she is a staff and volunteer favorite ❤️ We’re not sure why adopters have passed her by, because Bella is so fantastic! She loves children and is good with other dogs. Bella is hoping you’ll give her a second chance at love 🙏❤️ Thanks to @JRDUNN JEWELERS , Bella’s adoption fee has been sponsored ❤️ If you cannot adopt, please share for Bella 🙏 To adopt or foster Bella (A650497), please start by submitting an application online (link is in bio) and then stop by. The Humane Society of Broward County is located at 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL. We’re open 7 days a week at 11am. Call us with any questions 954-989-3977 ext. 6 #rescuedog #shelterdog #adoptme #adoptdontshop #humanebroward #fortlauderdale #florida #dogvideos #video #southflorida #miami #browardcounty #miamidade #dogs #dogoftheday #dogsoftiktok #dogshelter #animalshelter #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #bullybreed #pittie #pittiesoftiktok #pitbull #bella ♬ original sound – Humane Society Broward County
However, Bella’s high spirits couldn’t prevent the long wait for adoption. She spent over 100 days in the shelter, her enthusiasm fading as she began to lose hope.
“She’s Starting To Shut Down”
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After 130 days, Bella started showing signs of depression, lying on the floor with an empty stare, uninterested in activities she once loved. The shelter staff noticed this change and decided to take action.
The Shelter’s Plan
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The staff at the Humane Society of Broward County wrote a heartfelt document about Bella’s situation and taped it to her kennel. They also recorded a video and posted it on their official TikTok account, hoping to reach more potential adopters.
Off To A Furever Home After 4 Months
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In less than 24 hours, Bella’s story went viral. A woman from Delray Beach, Florida, saw the video and rushed to the shelter to adopt her. Bella and her new mom instantly bonded, sharing the same energy and affection.
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Now, Bella is embarking on a new journey with her forever family, confident that her life will be filled with love and happiness. Her story is a testament to the impact of compassion and social media in changing the lives of shelter animals.