Dog Spotlight
Featured dogs needing rescue, foster, or adoption help.
Welcome to our Dog Spotlight page. These are shelter dogs that Paws4Nac is actively helping network for rescue, foster, adoption, or other placement support. Each profile includes basic information, volunteer observations, photos or videos when available, and notes that may help potential rescues or adopters better understand the dog outside of a typical kennel setting. Behavior notes are based on limited shelter observations and are not a formal behavioral evaluation.
BlueBelle
Cane Corso / Mastiff mix | About 5 Years Old | Female, Spayed | 105 Pounds | Dog- and Cat-Tested | Heartworm Negative
BlueBelle is a striking blue-grey brindle mastiff-type girl who recently arrived at the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter. The shelter lists her as a Cane Corso/Neapolitan Mastiff mix, and at just over 100 pounds, she is every bit the impressive presence you would expect from a giant-breed dog.
BlueBelle came from a household where there was reportedly domestic violence between the people in the home. We have no reports that BlueBelle herself was abused, but she arrived at the shelter understandably frightened and uncertain about her new surroundings.
The wonderful news is that BlueBelle has made remarkable progress in a very short time. In just a few days, she has gone from extremely cautious and uncertain to increasingly comfortable and engaged with the people around her. Shelter staff are able to leash and handle her without difficulty, she has become comfortable with both women and men, and she is now accepting gentle petting and affection from people she is getting to know.
BlueBelle has also done very well with other animals. In her dog-to-dog evaluation, she was paired with a younger, energetic male. She showed some initial interest in him, displayed no aggression, and soon seemed more interested in spending time with the people. She has also been cat-tested successfully and is currently spending much of her day as the shelter’s designated office dog, where she is around people and cats throughout the day and has done beautifully!
BlueBelle still has a cautious, thoughtful side, but she is showing us more of herself every day. She responds well to calm, gentle interaction and is increasingly relaxed, social, and interested in being part of what is happening around her. For a dog who arrived so frightened, the progress she has made in such a short period has been especially encouraging.
She is currently being treated for a urinary tract infection. We will continue updating her information as we learn more.
Because of her size and shelter urgency, BlueBelle urgently needs an experienced rescue or foster placement where she can continue building confidence and settling into her new life. Paws4Nac can assist with and fund commercial transportation to an approved rescue placement, so distance should not prevent the right organization from helping her.
For more information about BlueBelle or to discuss rescue placement, please contact info@paws4nac.org.
Bella
Shar-Pei mix | About 2 Years Old | Female | Dog-Friendly | Heartworm Negative
Bella is a young Shar-Pei mix who came to the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter as a cruelty case in heartbreaking condition. She was severely underweight when she arrived, but with care and time she has made a remarkable recovery.
What has emerged is a happy, affectionate, energetic young dog with an enormous personality. Bella is very people-oriented and loves attention. She is playful and engaging with other dogs and has shown herself to be dog-friendly in multiple settings.
Bella at Intake
Bella After 3 Weeks!
Bella has also demonstrated that she can handle much more than life inside a shelter kennel. Recently, Paws4Nac volunteers took her, along with six other shelter dogs, to a local college soccer game. Bella did wonderfully. She handled the crowd, activity, unfamiliar surroundings, and presence of the other dogs beautifully. She happily socialized with people, relaxed with volunteers in the stands, and seemed delighted simply to be included in the adventure.
Her transformation from the severely underweight dog who first entered the shelter to the bright, social girl she is today has been extraordinary. Bella has already shown tremendous resilience, and we believe she would continue to thrive once given the stability and attention of a foster or adoptive home.
Bella urgently needs a rescue, foster, or adoptive placement where she can leave shelter life behind for good. Paws4Nac can assist with and fund commercial transportation to an approved rescue placement anywhere in the continental United States, so distance should not prevent the right organization from helping her.
For more information about Bella or to discuss rescue placement, please contact info@paws4nac.org.
Brinne
German Shepard mix | 2 Years Old | Female, spay surgery scheduled | Heartworm positive under treatment
Brinne arrived at the shelter with her three puppies. While two of her puppies have since transferred to the San Antonio Humane Society, this devoted mama was left behind and is still waiting for her own happy ending.
Today, Brinne is decompressing in a loving foster home, where she has shown everyone what a sweet and gentle companion she truly is. She is very people-oriented, gets along well with other dogs, and has a calm, affectionate personality that makes her a joy to be around. As a medium-sized dog, she is the perfect size for many homes.
Brinne is still polishing her leash skills and occasionally needs a little encouragement when she feels uncertain, but she is making progress and is eager to learn. Like many dogs adjusting to a new chapter in life, she simply benefits from a patient, supportive person by her side.
After raising her puppies, it's finally Brinne's turn to be the one cared for. She is healthy, safe, and ready to find the forever family she has been waiting for.
For more information about Brinne, please contact info@paws4nac.org.
