Brave Bello is Finally Homeward Bound!

Bello is a blind, diabetic chihuahua with a happy-go-lucky disposition and a deep love for life. In November, he was going to be euthanized because his previous owner could not afford the care for his diabetes. HEALS stepped in, and with the help of a foster mom Jennifer, Bello was given a fresh chance on life.

A few weeks ago, Bello had a flare-up of diabetes-related pancreatitis and needed expensive emergency treatment to survive. After doing everything we could to get the funds together, Joe — a kind stranger who had stayed in touch with Jennifer — stepped in and took care of the bill. Little Bello came out of the ICU as happy as ever, and it was then that Joe decided it was time to take Bello in permanently.

Joe drove six hours both ways to pick up his new family member. Bello now lives alongside three brothers — Fredo, Macho, and Baby Boy. Joe told us that on the first night, Fredo gave Bello his blanket to help comfort him to sleep. We’re so happy to have played a role in a story with such a happy ending.