Hi there, I’m Mama Bea!  My friends call me Bella. I’m a 6-year-old Border Collie mix and the perfect size at 40 pounds—just right for adventures and snuggles!  I bond quickly with my humans (people are my everything!) and, get this—I don’t bark much. Instead, I’ve got this adorable hum and mumble thing going on when I want something. You’ll hear it soon enough and know exactly what I mean!  As a working dog, I like to stay busy. I’m the ideal trail buddy and, because I’m low to the ground, I'd make an excellent mountain biking companion. Let’s go for daily walks and explore the neighborhood together—oh, and did I mention hikes? Count me in for lots of those!  I’d thrive in a home with school-aged kids (8+). I love affection and attention, but I also like to jump up—so they’ll need to be ready for my enthusiastic love!  I have to admit, I’m pretty curious about cats, but I might chase them, so I’d do best in a home without any. Squirrels in trees though? I could watch them all day long.  I’m a smart girl and already know my basic commands, but I’d love to keep practicing with you. It’s a great way for us to bond and have fun together! I’m house-trained and kennel-trained, though my kennel isn’t my favorite spot. But good news: you can trust me to roam free in the house while you’re out, and I won’t destroy a thing. I’ll happily snooze at the foot of your bed or curl up on the couch for a daytime nap.  I enjoy having dog friends, but let’s be honest—people are my absolute favorite! I’d be happy to share a home with other dogs, though I’m really only interested in playing if there’s a good game of chase involved. Otherwise, I’m all about hanging with my humans. If you think we could be a great match, fill out an adoption application and my foster mom will be in touch! I can’t wait to meet you!   https://bit.ly/RRAdoptionApplication