Bella's former owner dumped her at the shelter and adopted a puppy, on the same day. Since her rescue, Bella has been in a foster home with other dogs and spent her first week surrounded by children (4, 6, 7), with which she did just fine. It doesn't appear that her former family valued her and she was in pretty bad shape when she landed at the shelter. Her hair was falling out, she had fly stricken ears, and would yelp and cry if you reached for her collar. Since being in her foster home, she looks much, much better and has learned that people aren't so bad! She is a WONDERFUL dog who is very smart and protective of the ones she loves. She is very loyal and loving and would make a great family member.