Our sweet Bella was about 4 years old when we adopted Her from the shelter. She immediately settled into Our household and let our cats know who was in charge. We also said her behavior was a little ruff and not exactly lady like but she became our much beloved fur kid in time. The next 12 years she made us laugh and appreciate her superb awareness of her surroundings through her sensitive nose and hearing abilities. Typical of most dogs she liked routine and having her people close by.
Bella became my exercise buddy when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. We had many frequent walks and later as she slowed down they became smell journeys. She also was my constant companion after I retired and during the recent lockdown of the Covid pandemic.
Life is always too short for a beloved pet and so too with Bella. Her old age health issues at 16 years old became too much for her and us so in April we had to say good bye. We are getting use to the new normal of losing our last pet. It is quiet and many simple tasks trigger a Bella memory but We will always be grateful for her life spent with us. We loved her very much. Goodbye Bella your not forgotten!!
