Bella, a shelter dog, was a sweet dog with a sunny disposition. She was always eager to give cuddles and lots of tail wags but that all changed. This cheerful shelter dog was a bundle of energy until her fate took an unexpected twist. Rather than quickly finding her forever home, Bella faced over 100 days of waiting to be adopted. Those long nights and days confined in a small cage proved to be her worst nightmare, as she was soon dubbed the dog that nobody wanted.
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For high-spirited Bella, this label was something she never anticipated. This 3-year-old was surrendered to the Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by her owner, who had to give her up because his landlord did not allow Bully breeds.
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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
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Even though she had a heart-wrenching goodbye with her owner, Bella maintained her charm. She remained a lovable character, always ready to welcome any bit of attention. However, as months went by, Bella’s cheerful demeanor deteriorated. Instead of securing a new home swiftly as expected, she remained in “prison” for more than 100 days. After 130 days, Bella hit rock bottom. She began to withdraw, and her vibrant spirit faded.
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Bella’s usual happy-go-lucky self gave way to signs of depression. She lay on the floor, staring blankly, showing no interest in any activity. The HSBC staff realized they needed to act quickly to find Bella a home, so they devised a plan. They wrote up a sign to affix to Bella’s kennel, detailing her plight:
“I try to keep my spirits up but after 130 days in this lonely cage, I’m starting to think no one will ever pick me. I don’t understand. I’m potty trained, well-behaved, love fetch, the kiddie pool, I love the tiniest of children and big humans too,” the sign said.
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Following this, they shot a video and uploaded it to their official TikTok, not anticipating the rapid response it would garner. Incredibly, in less than 24 hours, Bella had found a new home.
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A woman from Delray Beach, Florida, saw the video and drove to the shelter, eager to be the first in line to adopt Bella—and she was! Bella and her new mom clicked instantly. The shelter staff noted that Bella and her new owner had similar energies, making their bond immediate. Soon, Bella was on her way home with her new favorite person, ready to start a wonderful new chapter of her life, confident that her future was now perfect!
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Bella was adopted!!! 🙌❤️ After 4 months of waiting for a home, beautiful Bella was adopted less than 24 hours after her heartbreaking video was posted! 💫 Thanks to superstar Debbie Gibson, who shared Bella’s post in her stories, a fan saw Bella’s video and knew exactly which friend in southern Florida to forward it to! That friend drove all the way from Delray Beach to our shelter this morning and is now Bella’s new mom!! 💞 We can only say thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who shares our posts 🙏 You are helping our homeless pets get adopted! Now, Bella has the loving home she has been dreaming of ❤️ We still have many wonderful pets looking for forever homes, like Cassie, Buttons and Tyra. If you would like to offer one of our pets a lifetime of love, please fill out a pre-adoption application (link in bio) and come on in today. The shelter is located at 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL and opens daily at 11 a.m. If you have any questions call 954-989-3977 ext. 6 ❤️ If you can’t adopt, please consider donating to our shelter through our bio. Your generous donations allow us to take in homeless pets like Bella, and keep them safe until they find their for forever homes ❤️ #adopted #goinghome #dogrescue #adoptdontshop #humanebroward #rescuedog #dogsoftiktok #dogvideos #dog #shelterdog #dogshelter #home #fortlauderdale #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #couchhippo #pittie #pittiesoftiktok #happy #wholesome #bella #humpday #happyday #happydog
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