Our Pet of the Week Deserves to Be the 'BELLA' of the Ball

Sweet BELLA is a 3-year-old smallish/mediumish Boxer. BELLA came to It Takes a Village (thank God) from a kill shelter. BELLA's sister gave birth to a litter of puppies just a couple of days after arriving at ITV - at least they're all together now.

BELLA needs a foster for the time being until ITV can finish all of the necessary vetting protocols. The next step, if you're interested, is to fill out an online foster application, and then schedule a meet & greet with BELLA. This sweet girl needs to meet any other pet you have in the house too. Remember that fostering is free and can turn into an adoption providing all appointments are met and BELLA is a good match for your home.

It Takes a Village is full of animals right now and needs a bunch of foster homes - they have all sizes, ages, and breeds.

Another important reminder - until the end of July, the adoption fee for all rescues (one year old and over) is just $59.95. Please come meet your new best friend!

Our Thursday Pet of the Week is sponsored by Diamonds on the Ruff Dog Salon & Retreat.

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And as always, if our pet of the week isn’t the right fit for your home, please visit It Takes a Village to see the other rescues that need to get fostered and adopted. And don't forget about ITV's RENT A DOG Program. A quick fill form and copy of your photo ID will allow you time out with one of ITV's vetted shelter dogs. These day dates are great for the rescues - it gets them some exercise and new information to help us get them adopted. It’s been a big hit- so don’t miss out!

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All of the animals at ITV are examined by a veterinarian, given age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipped, spayed or neutered, and FIV/FeLV-tested.

ITV is open during regular hours. However, they have received so much support and interest over shut down, that they are still working diligently to review all correspondences. They appreciate everyone’s patience as they find the best matches for their rescues.

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