Bella needs you now.

This sweet 5-year-old Pit Bull came into Have a Heart Rescue's care hoping for a fresh start, but her veterinary visit revealed heartbreaking news. Bella tested positive for heartworms, Lyme disease, and Ehrlichia, all of which require treatment and careful monitoring. As if that wasn't enough, their veterinarian also discovered a concerning mass that had to be surgically removed and sent for biopsy. While they're praying for good news, they're preparing ourselves for the possibility that it could be cancer.

Despite everything, Bella's tail still wags, and she greets everyone with the same gentle spirit that reminds them she's not ready to give up.

Her veterinary care—including vaccinations, a ProHeart injection to begin the slow-kill heartworm treatment, antibiotics, steroids, surgery to remove the mass, and biopsy testing—totaled $629. Unfortunately, this comes at a time when our rescue is already carrying more than $8,000 in outstanding veterinary debt from saving animals with nowhere else to turn.

We're asking for your help so they can continue giving dogs like Bella the medical care they desperately need. Every donation, no matter the size, helps cover lifesaving treatment and allows them to keep saying "yes" to the next animal in need.

Your kindness gives dogs like Bella hope for a healthier future, and for that, we're incredibly grateful.

7/8/26 Update: Update on Bella biopsy

BELLA UPDATE 💗🐾

We got Bella’s biopsy results back and unfortunately the lump was mast cell cancer.

But here’s the part that matters most: when the vet talked with us, he said no matter what, Bella still has a long life ahead. The cancer was completely removed, and he feels strongly that something else will take Bella from us long before this ever does.

The lump is gone. The area is healing nicely and Bella is doing great. She’s still her sweet, goofy, tail-wagging self. She has a ways to go on healing, but she’s handling it like the strong girl she is.

We’re so relieved to hear the prognosis is good. Bella isn’t going anywhere anytime soon 💕

Thank you to everyone who sent prayers, good vibes, and support while we waited on results. It meant the world to us + to Bella.

We’ll keep you posted on her healing, but for now - she’s resting, healing, and ready for more pets and treats.

#HaveAHeartRescue #BellaStrong #MastCellUpdate #GoodNews #HealingJourney #RescueDog #CancerFree #She’sGotThis #WashingtonNC #Grateful

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Bella says thank you for loving her. She’s already planning her comeback to causing trouble 😄