A spirited ten-month-old Labrador Retriever mix currently in Mendham, NJ, whose essence is a vibrant burst of joy wrapped in a striking white coat with black patches. Bella is a medium-sized girl at around 55 pounds and she greets life with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a heart full of affection\! She is the kind of companion who happily makes friends with new people, enjoys being close to her family, and brings warmth wherever she goes.
Raised in a rural setting with plenty of room to roam, Bella loves outdoor adventures. Whether she is sprinting across open spaces, investigating every interesting scent, chasing birds, carrying sticks like prized treasures, or settling down with a favorite chew toy and a tasty treat, she embraces each day
with excitement\! Her playful spirit is balanced by a sweet demeanor that makes her a wonderful com‐ panion for those who enjoy an active lifestyle.
Bella knows how to sit, comes when called, is crate-trained, house-trained, microchipped, spayed, and up to date on her vaccinations. She handles short periods alone well and follows a comfortable routine that includes twice-daily meals, daytime naps, and an early bedtime. Daily dental chews are also part of her care routine.
One of Bella’s most lovable qualities is how naturally social she is with people. She is confident around strangers, enjoys attention, and thrives on companionship. She has done well with calm, respectful old‐ er children and would be delighted to share adventures, walks, and relaxing evenings with her favorite humans.
Bella is selective with other dogs and has a history of serious conflicts with a canine housemate, in‐ cluding incidents that resulted in bite injuries requiring veterinary care. For this reason, she needs a pet-free home where her interactions can be carefully managed and where adopters are committed to ongoing positive reinforcement training and behavior support. Bella absolutely loves people and thrives on human companionship. A securely fenced yard, rural setting, or access to plenty of outdoor exercise would allow her to continue enjoying the active lifestyle she loves.
Bella’s family is devoted to finding a loving new home where she can enjoy structure, activity, and con‐ nection with people who appreciate her affectionate nature. Could Bella be the cheerful adventure partner you have been searching for?
Breed, if not listed above: Labrador Retriever mix
Age/Birthdate: 08/01/2025
Size Category: Medium
Color/Pattern: White (Mostly)
Medical Care: ✓Spayed or Neutered ✓Up-to-date all vaccines
Spay/Neuter Scheduled
Vaccines Will Be Updated ✓
Microchipped Special Diet
Special Needs Unknown
Dog Personality: ✓Playful ✓Constant Companion
High Energy ✓Medium Energy Low Energy Timid ✓Friendly to Strangers
Good with Young Children Good with Cats Bonded Pair Purebred ✓Crate Trained ✓Comes When Called
Likes Car Rides Likes to Swim ✓Requires A Fenced Yard
Jumps Fences Growls at Strangers Is Afraid of Storms ✓Digs
Special Adoption Considerations: Good for First-Time Pet Parents Needs a Patient Adopter
Requires Experienced Pet Parent
In Training or Rehabilitation
City, State: Mendham, NJ
Long Distance?: Open to long-distance case by case
Rehoming Reason: Incompatible with Other Pets
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Bella comes directly from a family who loves her. They know her best and will share everything about her routine, personality, and what kind of home will help her thrive.
Bella is listed on Joyful Pets as part of our compassionate, family-to-family rehoming community.