Update 7/9/18 – Isabella has been adopted!

Meet adoptable 9.5 month old dalmatian/lab mix girl Isabella who is dreaming of finding a loving forever home where she will be cherished and always kept safe.

From Isabella: Hello! My name is Isabella. I am a deaf, dalmatian/lab mix and around 9 – 10 months old currently weighing 51 lbs. You might think I’m big, but don’t let that number fool you. I am the “perfect size” and adore my sleek good looks. My mom saved me from a place of death. I was so scared and a nervous wreck. I was dumped their twice! But my mom is an angel and knew I needed saving. Can I get an Amen?!

My mom has been taking very good care of me but I haven’t enjoyed some of the people I’ve been around. Although I sat there and took it silently, it still wasn’t pleasant to be poked and prodded. She took me to a place called the vet’s office and some woman in a white lab coat gave me all of my shots and tested me for parvo and heartworms. Apparently, I don’t have either one of those so, I guess that means I am a healthy dog! I also have a tracking device in my neck that I hear is called a “micro-chip”. Whatever. It doesn’t bother me so I let them leave it in. Last month my mom took me to this strange place and they put me to sleep for a short time. I woke up with a sore belly. I heard my mom say I was now spayed. What does that mean? I don’t know if I care now cause I was very glad to get back home and sleep it off for the next couple of days. I’m feeling much better now and can jump back on top of my Igloo and scout the area.

I love to spend my day sleeping in the sun, sleeping by my mom when I’m allowed in the house, chewing my rawhide or playing in the pond. I am good with dogs of all sizes although I seem to be a bit clumsy with my feet. I can’t ever seem to pay attention to what those darn things are doing! I love cuddles and head rubs. Especially the kind of rubs that make me close my eyes and get behind my ears. Even though I am a large dog, I prefer the small sized meaty bones – gravy style if you please!

I love my inside brother and sisters but they don’t seem to like me much. It could be because I’m so large compared to them they are afraid I’ll step on them. Although I try very hard not to touch them at all. Oh, and let me tell you about the mini-humans I get to play with!! Oh my! They are so cute and adorable and they love me and I love them back. They like to run and I can run after them. Sometimes I accidentally knock one of them over but for the most part we’re just playing chase.
Now my mom says I must say that I am a mostly laid back little girl who enjoys her play time but I also get upset and nervous sometimes. I cannot be trusted to be left alone in the house because I might get upset and chew things. I just want my mom back and I can’t seem to help myself. So, when she goes away, she puts me on a cable and I can sleep in my igloo and the wonderful hay like a big fat bug in rug. That way, I can’t tear up anything if I do happen to be upset because she’s gone.
My mom also says that finding a good home for me is important as she knows there is one for me. Her goal has always been to find placement. She wants someone who doesn’t think there is something wrong with me. What’s wrong with me? She says I am deaf but I don’t know what that is. I feel normal.
Please consider adopting me. I know I will be your loyal companion forever! Also check out my Facebook page called: Isabella Needs a Home