Dog:Bella Age:7 Weight: 75lbs Location: Sicklerville, New Jersey Nicknames: Bell, Belly, Bella Rose, B-Bell Good with other dogs?: Dog selective. She loves to play and wrestle with her sister and the other dog she lives with, including cuddling with them. With dogs she doesn't know, she tends to be very afraid and will either back away or bark at them if she doesn't know them. Good with cats? unknown, will not be adopted to a home with a cat Good with children? unknown, will not be adopted to a home with kids under 10 Activity Preference: Hope you like to run long distances!, Needs in-house activities, Up for a long hike any day., Will go with the flow, Champion couch potato IQ: Smart Bella's favorite things: Bella LOVES to run around the yard and go for runs she is very energetic when it comes to outside exercise. She also loves belly rubs, cheese, peanut butter, and rice. She also loves to wrestle and play with other dogs, in particular her sister. Bella is good at: staying in a crate, behaving in the house, making me feel safe, walking on a leash, cuddling, playing, catching balls/frisbee Ideal home: quiet environment, someone at home most of the day, a fenced yard, Lots of exercise opportunities Training Needs: socialization with people, socialization with dogs, needs obedience training Health issues: Has lymes disease which has been treated at the vet, also has issues with anxiety. Meet Bella Bella is an American Bulldog Golden Retriever mix and is an absolute sweetheart who is absolutely crazy about running around the yard and just having a blast. She is full of energy and happiness and loves to play with people and other dogs that she's comfortable around. She is however, very shy and anxious, and can get easily scared by loud noises such as bangs, yelling, etc. Patience is required with her when it comes to getting her accustomed to unknown environments and new people. She is crated trained and leash trained, and absolutely loves to play and wrestle with her sister. She is also emotionally attached with her sister, Zelda and would benefit her greatly if they went together if possible! She loves cuddles and playing with chew toys, tennis balls, and bones. She also has such a cute little happy dance when she taps her feet when she gets excited with the biggest smile you've ever seen! If you're somebody who loves to spend time outside and has some patience to help her ease into her environment and meeting strangers, she's one of the most infectious energetic and happy dogs you'll ever see!To be considered for adoption, you must apply using our free, online application. Our dogs are fostered in our volunteers' homes, not in a central shelter/location. Only approved applicants are put into contact with the foster family to setup a meeting with the foster dog. Visit our Adoption Policies web page for more information and a link to our application: http://americanbulldogrescue.org/adoption-policies/.