Bella is a 3-month-old Golden Retriever in Rockingham, NC, who needs $2,000 for Emergency Services.

Leaving the military after serving 8 years and moving to North Carolina has been a major move. I came here to help my grandmother and she gifted Bella to me. She is a new member of the family but I couldn’t love her anymore. She had been a saving grace in my life and true blessing. I never expected to be getting a puppy, but I am forever grateful to have her.

Bella is the best girl I could have asked for. She loves spending time with her big sister Amelia, even if her sister doesn’t want to play. She is extremely playfully, but will chew on about anything she can get to. Her favorite toy is her water bowl that she loves to flip over and play in the puddle she has made.

Bella’s favorite thing is bath time. Regardless if is her time for a bath or me taking a shower she wants to be in the water. She is truly a water dog. She also loves the beach. She would run, swim and dig in the sand all day if I let her. She gives the best salty kisses after a day at the beach.

Bella was taking to a veterinary hospital today after she was attacked my another dog. She is in critical but stable condition. She has severe trauma to her face and my loss her left eye. She is currently on oxygen, but hopefully will be able to move to a regular kennel soon. Even with everything going on she is still in good spirits.

Unfortunately with leaving the military, moving to North Carolina and starting flight school this was not something I had budgeted for. It would mean so much to Bella and myself for any help. I know times are hard for everyone, but any little bit helps.