All Belle wanted was to be loved and in a home where she would be safe.
So, she was overjoyed the first time she got to lay in a soft, clean bed where she knew she was safe from harm.
“In my life, I’ve never seen an animal with so much fear and hope in her body,” animal rescuer Maria Torres said.
Maria’s neighbor texted her to tell her about a woman with a small dog who was beating her dog.
When Maria confronted the woman to tell her it was wrong to hurt the animal, the woman surrendered Belle to her.
Actually, she sold the dog to Maria. As it turns out, Belle had been abandoned by her original family when they moved. This woman took her in only to abuse her.
“She was very skinny her entire body was shaking, but the minute she walked into my house she was relieved,” Maria told The Dodo.
Belle opened up and was running around. Maria was surprised by how much energy she had.
Especially after learning that Belle was between 14 and 15-years-old, which is considered a senior dog.
“We bought her a bed that same day. Seeing her in a place where she could finally lay down and rest was awesome. She got, for the first time in her life, a little peace,” said Maria.
Belle somehow knew she had been rescued and was safe. A simple bed made this little doggo a very happy pup.
After a trip to the vet, it was discovered that Belle had arthritis.
But her rescuers were going to take good care of her. And she was feeling better in about three weeks.
“She was a completely different dog. We took her outside. We took her on car rides. We treated her as part of the family,” Maria said. “She loves to be held. She is a total princess. She loves to be kissed. She loves to be hugged.”
Maria was taken aback by what a funny personality Belle has, and how she has a sense of humor even after all she has been through.
The day finally came when Belle was healthy enough to be put up for adoption.
“I knew she was going to be OK and we’ll find her the perfect home and she’ll have the life that she deserves,” Maria said.
It wasn’t long before Maria found Belle the perfect owner a woman named Amber and her 82-year-old grandmother, according to a GoFundMe page.
“When she arrived at her new home, it was immediate love because she realized that there are humans in this world who won’t hurt her, who won’t despise her, and know they are best friends,” says Maria.
Maria says she is happy to see Belle in a place where she belongs after so many years of abuse.
“This dog has a very big heart. She is an inspiration,” said Maria.
Learn more about Belle’s story in the video below.
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