Cinderella (Bella) may have a princess name, but her favorite place in the kingdom is definitely the couch! Bella is a sweet, low-key girl who believes life is best enjoyed with her favorite person nearby. She loves following her person around the house, curling up beside them, or simply sitting at their feet with her signature “I just like being near you” stare. Once she decides you’re her person, she opens up beautifully and loves being part of the family.

Don’t let her laid-back nature fool you—Bella has a wonderfully goofy side! She recently discovered that toys are pretty darn fun and has become a big fan of her squeaky rope. Fetch? Absolutely. Tug-of-war? You bet. Holding it in her mouth and “corn-on-the-cobbing” it? Apparently, that’s the real entertainment! She also loves flopping upside down, where her sticking-out ears and little teeth make her look like an adorable little bat. Burrowing her head into pillows, rolling around in the grass, and army-crawling through it are just a few of her other silly specialties.

Bella is fully house-trained, trustworthy when left home alone, and a great car rider. She knows “sit,” “shake,” “stay,” and “here,” and enjoys walks. She doesn’t need to be on the go all day, though—a few leisurely outings followed by plenty of couch time sounds like a pretty perfect day to her. She is also generally quiet in the apartment, so shared walls shouldn’t be an issue.

When it comes to new people, Bella can be a little shy at first, particularly around some men. She may give a warning bark if someone comes too close before she’s had a chance to feel comfortable. With patience, space, and a gentle introduction, she warms up nicely. She has had a brief interaction with a child and did well, but she has not had enough experience with children to know how she would feel about living with them.

Bella is still working on her doggie social skills, too. She is very interested in other dogs and can become quite excited when meeting them, especially while on leash. When playing, she can be enthusiastic and a little pushy, getting right into another dog’s personal space and sometimes playfully nipping at feet or necks. Since she has only had limited opportunities to meet other dogs, her foster is still learning more about her preferences. She is actively working on her leash reactivity and learning to stay calm around other dogs while out on walks. If she has a canine companion, she would likely do best with a confident, tolerant dog who enjoys active play and can appropriately communicate boundaries while Bella continues learning her manners.

Bella has also had a cat assessment, and she showed that living with cats or other small animals would not be a successful fit for her. Because of her strong interest and reaction to small animals, Bella is best suited to a home without cats or other small pets.

Bella does have some ongoing allergy needs. She currently takes daily Apoquel each morning and uses a medicated shampoo twice a week to help keep her itchiness under control. Her specific allergies aren’t known at this time, but this routine has been helping her feel more comfortable, and her future family will need to be committed to continuing her care.

If you’re looking for a sweet, funny, mostly easygoing companion who is happiest lounging beside her person but has a delightfully goofy side once she feels at home, Bella may just be your happily-ever-after. ❤️👑