Two women were fearful when they saw Bella the German Shepherd struggling to remain afloat in a river. They thought she’d fallen in or had gotten stuck. Her leash, however, was thrown into the river and it was tied to a rock.
Someone dreadful tried to deliberately drown the animal.
But the Good Samaritans arrived just in time. They hauled Bella from the water and called for help.
The Radcliffe Animal Centre in Nottingham helped her recover fast. And after over a year, Bella finally gets her happily ever after.
After further examination, the 10-year-old dog’s health issues were uncovered. It’s unclear how many were linked to the drowning.
Despite the odds, dog lovers backed Bella. Experts say she wouldn’t have survived if Jane and Joanne hadn’t interfered.
Bella was underweight and had problems with her skin. Her pancreas was enlarged, and her kidneys were failing. As a result, it took the shelter a year to bring her health to what it was supposed to be.
Her attacker has been apprehended and pleaded guilty. The person received a 12-month community order and a $450 fine. She also can’t have another dog for three years.
Since Bella’s tale went viral, various petitions have been started in England to toughen animal cruelty laws.
Bella is on her way to her permanent family after receiving all necessary medical care. Maggie and Charlie, a retired couple, were happy to give the pooch a warm and loving home in her last years. Their family had owned Shepherd dogs before, so they asked to adopt Bella.
Jane and Joanne have been seeing Bella often to help her adjust to her new family. The shelter staff has also been teaching the family how to care for Bella’s special needs.
Maggie and Charlie are the perfect parents for Bella since they know her breed. They also have a secure yard, which is good because Bella doesn’t like other dogs. They’re also kind and gentle with her.
After all the awful things that happened to Bella, she is now happy as can be.
Senior dogs are really the most affectionate and grateful, so consider adopting one.
Source: RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre
