Meet Bella — a 2.5 year old, 42 lb Alaskan Malamute mix with all the classic Malamute charm wrapped into a smaller, stunning package! Quick Facts: Name: Bella Breed: Alaskan Malamute Mix Age: 2.5 years old Weight: 42 lbs. House-Trained: Yes Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: No Good with Kids: Has only met kids 12 and older and has been great! Energy Level: Moderate Fence Required: Yes (secure fence, no gaps to escape through) About Bella’s Breed: Our best guess is that Bella is an Alaskan Malamute mixed breed. The Alaskan Malamute is a strong, affectionate, people‑oriented dog who loves being part of an active family. They thrive in cooler climates with plenty of space to run, and their ideal home is one with a large fenced yard, lots of daily exercise, and humans who enjoy outdoor adventures as much as they do. What to Love about Bella: Bella is independent, cat like, affectionate on her terms, and perfectly content choosing a cozy spot in the same room to lounge while keeping an eye on her people. When she wants love, she’ll come right over for it — and when she’s done, she’ll gracefully retreat to her chosen corner. Bella has a naturally dominant energy, so she’ll do best with a confident owner who can be her clear leader. She’s fun, energetic, and playful without being hyper, and she absolutely loves romping with another playful dog — as long as that dog isn’t also dominant. She’s not aggressive; she just likes to be the boss. She’s also smart, responsive to verbal cues, and well behaved in the home. She doesn’t chew things up, destroys nothing, and settles beautifully inside. She’s potty trained, crate trained, and does well when crated while you’re out. She can resource guard, so she should be fed separately. Bella loves people and has been wonderful with older kids she’s met — she’d likely thrive with respectful, dog savvy children who enjoy playing with her. Because she has a prey drive and has chased squirrels, she’s not a good fit for a home with cats. Bella enjoys zooming around the yard, playing fetch, and would love hikes or outdoor adventures! She needs a secure fenced yard to safely burn off her energy. Grooming-wise, she’s mostly easy — though she may give a little “snippy” protest sound if you brush a sensitive spot. A firm but gentle “no ma’am” works perfectly, and she settles right down. Bella is gorgeous, spirited, loving, and full of personality! For someone who truly appreciates the Alaskan Malamute breed — their independence, their intelligence, their beauty, and their quirks — Bella will be an incredible companion and a loyal adventure buddy! Bella’s Beautiful Highlights: • 2.5 year old, 42 lb Alaskan Malamute • Affectionate on her terms; cat like and content lounging nearby • Fun, energetic, and playful without being hyper • Dominant energy — needs a confident owner who can be her clear leader • Loves playing with other playful dogs but not a match for dominant dogs • Potty trained, crate trained, and well behaved in the home • Can resource guard; should be fed separately • Great with people and older, respectful kids; not good with cats • Needs a secure fenced yard for zoomies, playtime, and safe outdoor fun • Smart, responsive to verbal cues, and an excellent match for true Alaskan Malamute lovers Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!