I am in my forever home!

Sweet Belle was picked up from the streets of St. Paul, wearing a red collar with the words Christmas "Belle" written on it with a sharpie pen. The animal control officer thought it something someone would do so that whoever found her would know her name without her being traced back to them.

Belle is a very nice dog who loves nothing more than to chase her tennis ball. She also enjoys playing with her toys. Belle gets along well with other dogs and does okay with cats. She is starting to work on learning basic commands and walking on a leash without pulling. Belle is crate-trained and is close to being house-trained.

Belle is participating in our Rush to Rescue program, so she is currently being fostered by a pair of offenders at the Rush City Correctional Facility. While there, she will be attending a training program with a certified trainer and will be working on her commands with her handlers. 

Description from Belle's handlers: Hi, my name is Belle. I'm a 3 year old black lab. I love to play ball. I like to play with my squeaky toys. I'm very good in my kennel. I love peanut better for my treat. I like to go on walks and I'm learning to heel, sit, and stay. I like to shake hands. I love all the attention you can give me. I hope you can help me find my forever home.

Update from Belle's handlers: Miss Belle is a very easy going dog, who is full of energy from the time she awakens in the morning until the time she falls asleep in the evening. Miss Belle loves to be fed and waits for her bowl when it's time to eat. Miss Belle loves to play with her toys and is especially fond of playing fetch with her tennis balls. She can catch the ball in mid-air and will give the ball back just to do it over and over for long periods of time. When Miss Belle wants to rest, she just plops down at her favorite spot and takes a rest. Miss Belle is very alert and will tell you when there is something going on that is not to her liking. Miss Belle loves to be petted and scratched behind her ears for quite a while many times a day. She is a very loyal dog to the people she is around each day. Miss Belle is just a very fun loving dog that wants to play and have fun.