Bella Photo Gallery by Jim Coffman at pbase.com

Bella

As many of you know,I lost my dog last September 2010 after 14 plus years.
https://pbase.com/jwcoffman/image/128885496
I said I never wanted to go through that kind of hurt again. Well I guess time heals all wounds.
My wife and I have been trying to adopt a dog from a rescue shelter for a month or so.
She has had some serious issues.
She had been strangled and it left her with some neurological issues.
We decided that we wanted to give her a good forever home. We just got her home today.
She is precious. 5/1/2011

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			My Girl

















		I have played sooooo Hard!




		My Girl	Bella
My Faithful Model	My Glamorous Look


	Lets Rest		Her Favorite Place

		I'll get it!!	What????

To much Kick Ball


	The Frisbee Hog
Wind Blown			My Girl




			My Happy Look
Just Try to take it!!	Bella	Enjoying cooler weather	My Elegant Look
Hard Day	Yum!!	My Girl
	Its this or the furniture	How could you say that to me???	I love being in my yard!
		So, you want to Play!
	I Love to Run
A Girl Needs Her Rest	The big and the small of it!	I Love Kids	Catch me if you can!
I Can Run Like The Wind!!!
		My girl is pooped!	Concentration
	Almost		I got a new bed today!!
	The picture that made us fall in love

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janescottcumming		17-Dec-2021 12:04
I just went back and was looking through Bella’s gallery. I can’t believe I never commented on it! I miss seeing her. So many wonderful photos of of your girl here, loved seeing them again. Hope all is well. V

larose forest photos		08-Sep-2020 21:27
How is Bella? I am confident she is helping you along day by day. So good to see you posting again, and big pats to Bella.

Dan Greenberg		29-Mar-2019 14:39
Great ongoing series on beautiful and charming Bella. I'm glad after her previous traumas that she ended up with a caring and loving family like yours. We have had quite a few rescue dogs. Our current one, Emma https://pbase.com/dlgphoto/image/159422776, was left deserted and starving. Our previous one, Cosmo https://pbase.com/dlgphoto/image/109721171, was rescued by police right before he was going to be set on fire as some of his companions were - dogs that had been stolen. Some people are so sick and evil. Cosmo had a lot of issues too but we loved him and it worked out well.

danad		17-Aug-2018 09:57
A beautiful gallery of portraits composed with a lot of love ! V.

victorswan		08-Apr-2018 15:16
Wath a Splendid and beautiful photo shoot from lovely Bella great work BV

Marol Lee Knight		04-Dec-2017 02:33
Molly loves her neighbors!🐕 Wonderful pictures Bella!

Marol Lee Knight		04-Dec-2017 02:31
Molly loves her neighbors!

barbarajoy		19-Jan-2017 00:48
Oh what a sad but happy story! Dear Bella is gorgeous and so fortunate to have found a home with you. YES - losing a pet is heart rending but a new one can heal! We waited a long time before replacing our loved Cavalier but once we did so I really stopped missing Charlie. Evie is now our adored pet.

Rick_Jack		20-Nov-2016 22:08
She is a beautiful dog, best of luck with her. She looks part Corgi & part Lab? We have 2 Corgi's and a yellow Lab. They are wonderful photos, take them as often as you can. Make sure you buy her lots of toys and treats for the holidays, she looks like a dog that should be spoiled.

Lee Doughty		10-Nov-2016 20:15
Beautiful gallery Jim!!

Isabel Cutler		16-Jun-2016 08:50
Happened upon this page accidentally, after enjoying Bella's pictures for a long time. Had no idea she had been through such turmoil. She certainly has thrived in your care. I'm so happy you turned her life around! She's rewarded you so well for your kindness.

Helen		30-Apr-2016 13:19
a beautiful album of a beautiful girl........................... looks like you both hit the jackpot. love it when things come together.

Mark Kula		27-Dec-2015 03:46
Bella is exactly what her name says as far as my understanding of Italian goes. It's not difficult to see that she is a very happy dog and loves you no less than you love her. I, myself, have a cat (OK, we do) who cured me from wanting to have a dog the moment my wife set this most beautiful kitty (in the eyes of the beholder) on the hall floor 13 year ago. I know that statistics are against Conchita being able to survive me, so what I see here helps me to get ready for the time when my furry buddy is no longer around.

coaster		04-Dec-2015 03:17
A wonderful collection of photos.

carabias		11-Sep-2015 17:11
Splendid and beautiful photo shoot Bella! V

Hennie & Lies Lammers		27-Jun-2015 12:54
Beautiful Dog. I hope you have a long and beautiful time with him

Alexander Kazakov		20-May-2015 14:17
Great gallery! Love all! V

Chrissie Higgleton		25-Mar-2015 19:15
She is beautiful. Good luck with her. V

cobler		15-Jan-2015 13:25
A great tribute to a wonderful little animal.....V

barbarajoy		05-Jan-2015 21:43
Oh what a happy story for a sad little dog to find you! And, how lovely that you are able to find a new dog to love. Beautiful gallery! V

Guest		15-Dec-2014 19:22
Love this gallery, what a beauty!!

Yves Dubois		31-Aug-2014 20:56
give us imput about your dog...like how old is she ?....nice gallery

Rod		29-Jun-2013 13:02
Nice gallery! v

Guest		05-May-2013 23:31
So many wonderful images. Best J

Mike H.		25-Feb-2013 02:40
I come here often, Jim -- to cheer myself up since Hotdogger's passing. God bless you & Bella!!

carol j. phipps		20-Feb-2013 00:29
Wonderful Puppy gallery! Sorry for your loss and happy you have Bella.

Martin Wenzel		03-Feb-2013 14:51
Jim, I feel like I know Bella thru your wonderful gallery! Dogs have always been a big part of my life! Regards, Marty

Ingibjorg Atladottir		13-Dec-2012 20:01
Lucky Bella. Beautiful pictures.

Range View		14-Nov-2012 22:46
Magnificent collection of fantastic images showing Bella's life with you Jim. David.

Roby		14-Nov-2012 15:05
There is a good feeling for sure between you and your model!

deborahcuming		30-Sep-2012 15:20
all these beautiful and soulful images of Bella bring a tear to my eye...BV

Steve Morris		24-Sep-2012 12:08
You can see how happy Bella is from the photos over the months!! A loving home heals all!BV

lou_rozensteins		12-Sep-2012 02:04
The beautiful Bella! Well done.

vj4000		27-Jun-2012 13:29
Beautiful gallery. Amazing pictures.

arminb		07-May-2012 19:37
add a vote from me

Roland		06-May-2012 21:41
Jim, you and your family and Bella are going to have many wonderful times together. She is really a beautiful dog and your images are so incredibly sharp. BV

mart senior		10-Apr-2012 18:20
a wonderfull gallery of bella voted

Peggy W		09-Apr-2012 13:03
Beautiful gallery~and congrats on adopting her! :)

REYHAN		10-Mar-2012 05:52
Beautiful dog, wonderful captures. V

Dan the Man		13-Feb-2012 03:29
She is just adorable!!! Very nice dog! God bless you for this gesture!!! V

Gary Holt		19-Jan-2012 20:56
Glad to hear you rescued a dog and it sure looks like it's working out. We lost our 5 year old Pekingese last November so I know how you feel.

Jean-Luc Rollier		12-Jan-2012 10:52
Cute !!! JL Vote

Fay Stout		09-Jan-2012 13:54
I lost my seven year old little black pug, Ms. Bailey Bentwhiskers, when she went to the vet's to get her nails clipped. She had a cardiac arrest and died. I was devastated as she was my very best friend and had been in good health, and I never again wanted to feel the pain of losing a dog. But life was so empty without her and we adopted a rescue pug that had spent the first two years of her life in a cage and was used for breeding. Bravo to you and your wife for saving Bella. How can people be so cruel to animals? I simply do not understand. Bella... you are beautiful and loved. Miss Mollie Sue (the pug) sends a big WOOF! WOOF! your way.

Kate J.		24-Nov-2011 22:23
Thanks for sharing Bella to us! She's such a pretty dog! Your Buttercup was beautiful too. I am sorry for losing her. We too have a 13 year old Lab/Chow named Blazer. I am not looking forward to lose him, since his age is up there. How did u lose Buttercup? Was she sick? Thanks again and keep taking more pictures of Bella! Happy Thanksgiving!

Jean D		22-Nov-2011 01:44
A fine gallery of very pretty Bella, Jim. ~BV

mario .n		10-Nov-2011 21:42
Exellent galerie Jim , bella is a beautiful dog !

Vickie BROWN		06-Nov-2011 14:33
Bella is very lucky Jim you and your wife are such kindness, I am quite well aware of your feeling about Buttercup, somehow, she had long life, I lost my Brown over eight years, unforgettable memory!

John Hamers		05-Nov-2011 19:08
wonderful gallery of this beautiful dog, enjoyed looking at it !! V

Guest		31-Oct-2011 03:58
Absolutely wonderful photos and a very beautiful dog. She is lucky to have you.

Guest		28-Oct-2011 03:52
It is easy to see, from this gallery, the love you have Bella. Thank you for giving her a chance. Excellent gallery my friend. BV

Sam Stevenson		25-Oct-2011 17:04
She looks very sweet - great shots!

Lee Doughty		04-Oct-2011 19:42
Great gallery!!

Roland		02-Oct-2011 22:59
A wonderful story and great images of this beauty. You both will benefit so much from your decision. Please give her a cookie for me. V

Gary Retterbush		27-Sep-2011 18:18
When I need a smile I come to this wonderful gallery!

Kevin Warren		03-Sep-2011 14:09
Wonderful collection of a very sweet dog! V

Guest		02-Sep-2011 03:35
Pictures are great...but your compassion for animals is greater

AgnieszkaW		01-Sep-2011 15:11
Fantastic gallery, Bella is miraculous :))

Jeanette		01-Sep-2011 14:31
Thank you for rescuing her!!

frommnik		01-Sep-2011 08:06
She looks just wonderful, Jim. Lovely girl, lovingly captured. :-) V!

Jeff Real		28-Aug-2011 03:11
This is a feel good gallery of the highest order. I love it. ~V~

fineartism		15-Aug-2011 12:48
Wonderful gallery, Jim !!! She is lovely !!! V Maurice.

lovediary		04-Aug-2011 20:47
Heartfelt story and series. V

Michele Rodgers		04-Aug-2011 05:27
http://www.pbase.com/percival/image/136897492 So glad you found a rescue dog. Even with some problems they are usually so loving. Connor is a rescue too and has been here a bit over a year now. You couldn't ask for a sweeter dog. I wish Bella and her new family all the best.

Michele Rodgers		04-Aug-2011 05:27
http://www.pbase.com/percival/image/136897492 So glad you found a rescue dog. Even with some problems they are usually so loving. Connor is a rescue too and has been here a bit over a year now. You couldn't ask for a sweeter dog. I wish Bella and her new family all the best.

Mikek		04-Aug-2011 03:46
Beautiful canine friend and horrific story with happy ending!

waterfalls man		25-Jul-2011 02:01
Excellent Gallery V!!

Mike H.		23-Jul-2011 00:01
Enjoyed this collection! V Ever notice how being out with your dog draws friendliness from nearly everyone? Smiles, nods, and supportive comments -- nice aren't they? Well-behaved young children garner those comments too. Thank you for rescuing this "canine person".

Dave A.		18-Jul-2011 03:25
Such a beautiful and wonderful dog. Can't believe somebody would want to hurt her. I don't know who is luckier...you or Bella!

Kim		15-Jul-2011 11:53
Great series, she looks so cute, I am sure she gets a great loving home at yours! V

frommnik		28-May-2011 06:27
Jim, she is absolutely ADORABLE. Looks like it didn't take her long to relax and fit in. Good for you and your wife for taking in a special needs dog, especially since neurological issues can sometimes be a little dicier than physical issues. All of you are going to reap the rewards of this adoption for many years to come.

Liz Bickel		25-May-2011 19:30
I love this gallery!!! So many moods and views of an obviously wonderful personality. She's going to be part of your heart for a long, long time to come.

Simon Chandler		24-May-2011 20:06
An emotional gallery showcasing the love and bond between man and his canine friend. My respect. v

Colin Storey		24-May-2011 19:08
A wonderful gallery of precious Bella. v

Guest		18-May-2011 02:45
Love this gallery of Bella....and I know the heartbreak of losing a beloved dog....doing it again helps to heal the hurt and doesn't take anything away from the one that has passed. Bella is lovely and your photos show your love of her! V

larose forest photos		17-May-2011 03:00
Losing a dog is heartbreaking. It seems one will never heal, but in time, the idea of another canine companion becomes important again. I am so glad you have given this gorgeous girl a home. She sounds like she had a horrible start to her life (how can people do that?!?). Kudos for taking her in. VVV

Guest		16-May-2011 17:44
I'm glad there a people like you in this world!!!

Gary Retterbush		15-May-2011 18:09
She is one great looking dog and it is clear she has finally found a wonderful home. Super cala fragalistic expialidoshus!!!

XiaoBernard99		15-May-2011 16:44
Thanks to exchange this love for the dog with a lot of intense emotions. VVV

Claude Martin		14-May-2011 21:17
Our responsibility is to make them happy and to give them a good home and good living... It's what you did and she looks like that! Big bravo!

Raymond Ma		14-May-2011 03:30
Bella is lucky to have you Jim and visa versa...great shots. V

Guest		13-May-2011 16:13
These are great images to tell such a heartfelt story. What a sweet pooch, and she looks soooo very happy!!

Range View		13-May-2011 11:18
Superb photo gallery of a special member of the family. V. David & Barbara.

Range View		13-May-2011 11:09
Superb photo gallery of a special member of the family. V. David & Barbara.

Ali Majdfar		12-May-2011 16:27
Lovely collection! ~V

Sue Robertson		12-May-2011 04:41
Can't believe people can be so cruel, what a beautiful girl she is..

Guest		11-May-2011 10:24
A very nice story and a very nice gallery ! big V !

Barry Rosenberg		10-May-2011 22:19
She is precious. many blessings for all of you.

Raymond		10-May-2011 18:54
Congrats Jim on this gallery being number 2, and climbing ... in the Most Popular Galleries on PBase.

marie-jose wolff		10-May-2011 18:21
Bella is so beautiful and cute, you share with us a beautiful love story, Jim! V

PauloCGama		10-May-2011 14:19
Yes indeed, thanks for sharing, Jim. So sorry about your dog, a wonderful friend. So glad you adopted another beautiful one. I have 2 adopted! Cheers

Karen Moen		10-May-2011 08:35
Thank you for sharing this happy ending with us. My guess is she has some border collie or some type of herding dog. Your kindness will be vastly rewarded! Voted.

an nguyen		09-May-2011 12:33
She is a beautiful and adorable little thing that is delightful to have her around .

Guest		08-May-2011 01:54
Jim & Lurna, It looks to me like Bella has allowed you guys to live in HER new home. I'm going to take a different feeling than others. I'm going to say that you guys are the lucky ones. I'm sure that in minutes you guys were cozy with one another. It was like she got you when you were two pups. I don't know if I mentioned this to you, but Bella looks to me that she has an awful lot of Corgi in her. Have a ball. Chuck & Austin Schwartz

stoge		07-May-2011 23:19
She's Beautiful Jim! Love and time will heal! BV!

princess		07-May-2011 00:15
Beautiful start. She is adorable. Congratulations for adopting Bella. I'm looking forward for more and more pictures.

Helen Betts		06-May-2011 19:34
Bella is lovely! I think both of you are quite lucky to have found each other. I had a similar situation last year and after six months adopted the most wonderful Kuwaiti desert dog from a shelter. I felt the same as you about my beloved Tilki, but Sahraa has more than filled the emptiness. I know you and Bella will be very happy together! V.

kerisue		06-May-2011 12:21
She is a beauty......... her name fits her well. I'm sure she will flourish under your care. ~ voted ~

Rosemarie Kusserow		06-May-2011 10:31
Bella indeed is a beauty and a sweety as well, to life with you in your home now is a great gift for her, thanks for posting, she is a talented and willing model and I´m looking forward for more shots of her, BV Rosemarie :o)

rocky		05-May-2011 14:17
She is a beauty, Jim! This is my favorite kind of story. =V=

Zolt�n Balogh		04-May-2011 13:00
A lovely start Jim, Bella is so cute! Great gallery!:) V

Tom LeRoy		04-May-2011 11:33
Lovely shots of your new family member. Nice for sharing! V!

Graeme		03-May-2011 22:33
This is a beautiful start to an amazing gallery of Bella. I am sure you will fill this gallery with many shots of her as she grows up. She is very photogenic, Jim. Well done and looking for more pictures of her. Regards, Graeme

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		03-May-2011 19:55
Sweety! BV Paolo :-)

Gary Retterbush		03-May-2011 12:33
Jim, I could hug all three of you! She is a real cutie and I'm sure she is going to find being with you is the best thing that could possibly happen to her.

Ann Shapiro		02-May-2011 23:24
AWESOME JIM.....I am so excited for you, your wife and Bella. THANK YOU for adopting from a shelter instead of purchasing from a pet store or online! Bella is a very very lucky young girl! She is PRECIOUS!

Raymond		02-May-2011 16:41
A love story in images :)))

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