Hi, it’s me Bella Joy.  If you want to you can call me Bella or just BJ.  I am a chiweenie, that is a mix between a Dachshund and a Chihuahua.  At seven months old I weighed 7.4 lbs. and they say I shouldn’t get much bigger.

 When I was born on September 2^nd, 2010 people said I was special but I think everyone is special and I am not really that different from anyone else.  You see I came to the rescue because I was born without front legs…never had them and I don’t miss them so no big deal.  Some people that I have met just stand and cry and I don’t understand why.  I love my life and I am very happy.  I used to just hop around but now I walk upright a lot too!  I believe you just deal with what comes your way and move on and boy can I move fast when I want to.

I have had my vaccinations and am spayed.  I love to play and other dogs are fun too.  I haven’t really been around cats so I can’ tell you what I think about them.  I haven’t really been outside so I use a potty pad; well at least I try to always use it. I would like to continue to get better at walking upright so maybe we can work on that some more as my back gets stronger every day.

I am ready for my own family and a forever home.  Are you willing to give me a place in your heart and home?  Please don’t fill out the adoption application for me at www.dogsasfamily.com if you just feel sorry for me because I want to be accepted for being just me, Bella Joy.  I will bring a “beautiful joy” to your home.