Bella, a 14 week old female Boxer (disturbing picture)

Such a tragic story of undoubtedly avoidable pain and agony.  Bella's story is so sad and heartbreaking.  Yet, it's just another condition we see all too often.

This is Bella, a 14 week old Boxer mix puppy.  She was found by an off-duty local police officer and delivered here to us as Adoption Palace.  The officer had anger and disapointment in his voice when he dropped her off late one evening only a week ago.  Shaking his head, repeating over and over again, "how absolutely disgusting" as we stood together watching her inhale a small bowl of food in a matter of seconds.

Every bone in poor Bella's body was all too visable.  The skin on her front and back legs seemed almost "sucked in" around the bones; what little muscle she had was clearly noticeable.  Her gums were almost pure white from dehydration.  She was so weak and malnurished, walking was a difficult action.

It has been just over one week now and Bella has put on 8 pounds.  She is very loving and extremely playful.  She is everything a puppy her age should be.  She has been cleared of any medical illness.  Her only problem was someone trying to starve her to death.

It's cases such as Bella's that your help is needed and greatly appreciated.  Please find it in your hearts to help save the next "Bella" that comes through our doors.