Welcome to "Gem of the Week" by me, Bella!

​I’m Bella! And this is my Gem of the Week Feature! Lady’s Best Friend asked me to share stories of my furry friends, so I’ll be sharing a story of doggie antics each week. Oh the adventures we will share! They could be from my neighborhood or down the street or even in another place far away. They could even be YOUR dog’s story! I only share my cutest and funnest friends so I promise you’ll love them all! This first week, as Lady’s Best Friend sends their very first edition, I am going to tell you about me! So get out your favorite bone and sit back and enjoy! ... 

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Stats questions: Name, Age, Breed, Sex, Birthday or Gotcha Day
Bella Victoria
Australian Cattle Dog
Gotcha Day: December 7, 2014

How did I come to be part of the family? Share the magic moment.
I was saved from a shelter in North Carolina. Then I lived for a while with Jesse, Lana and Shelby, my Foster family. They are the absolute best! Then I found my forever home with the Polos. I have done exactly what my breed is known for and velcroed my way right into their hearts. My hu-mom, Trista, is my first choice for wrestling, training and playing with sticks in the yard. My pup-paw is my favorite for balls, naps and popcorn snacks.  

Favorite story?
A few weeks ago my humans got me a kitten! So far he still has his squeaker and now I have trained him to push treats onto the floor so I can eat them. He uses my tail as a toy and my lap as a bed. Generally he’s annoying but he’s cuddly too and I love to chase him and do often.

Who is/was your biggest fan?
A physicist named John. He has known my humans for years but I think he comes to visit them because he wants to see me. If I had my own cell phone, he would probably call me to hang out even if they weren’t around. I like John. His hair is wild and he makes fun “tee hee” noises when I do silly things. My hu-mom hides treats in his hair and collar and we play “Find It” with him as the hiding place.

How has your life changed since you joined your family?
I had kind of a rough start. I shared a bare grey kennel with another dog. Most of my days were spent waiting for someone to walk by so I could bark at them and jump up and down at the kennel cage gate. It didn’t make me bitter though. I’m as crazy and happy and demanding as if I was born into a royal family with every advantage.

Bragging moment - What are your special talents?
What CAN’T I Do!? I’m super smart. I can catch a treat in mid air while flying through the sky. I can jump super high. I’m almost as fast as a Greyhound. My hu-mom brags most about how I will lay quietly on my bed while my humans eat dinner at the table. I always get a treat after dinner, so I don’t see what the big deal is. She seems to think it takes special talent to lay around during a meal. I think chewing and swallowing would be harder. But if you aren’t sure I could try it out for you. Like an experiment...wanna?

Bella’s Blurb:
Some other stuff you should know about me is that hate wearing clothes. I hate it. Seriously. Don’t put clothes on me. I love being in videos especially when they have a sound track. I love adventures and I’m a professional co-pilot. I destroy toys in 5 minutes and will always take a stick or a cardboard box with treats hidden in it over an expensive toy. I have a website at www.accordingtobella.com plus you can find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Where did you come from originally?
Crate Escape rescued me. They are awesome. They are 100% Foster care.
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If you have a dog whose story deserves to be told (um, all of ‘em!) then send it to me at accordingtobella@gmail.com.