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[caption id="attachment_12146" align="alignnone" width="614"]<a href="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=12146" rel="attachment wp-att-12146"><img class=" wp-image-12146 " alt="My first night home after Michelle rescued me.  My new dog bed was so much more comfie than the streets of Yuma, Arizona!" src="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/PB110179-1024x768.jpg" width="614" height="461" /></a> My first night home after Michelle rescued me. My new dog bed was so much more comfie than the streets of Yuma, Arizona![/caption]

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Hello. My name is Bella, and I am a rescue dog. You may have heard previously that rescues make the best pets, and it's true! My owner, Michelle, wholeheartedly seconds that emotion!

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I picked Michelle as my owner 2.5 years ago at a fundraiser for Mingus Manor, an animal sanctuary dedicated to providing care for Senior and Special Needs pets. It's a long story as to why I was there. You can read all about it here:  <a href="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2013/02/01/my-dog-is-giving-up-her-birthday-for-charity/" target="_blank">http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2013/02/01/my-dog-is-giving-up-her-birthday-for-charity/</a>

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At one point, I didn't know if I'd ever live to see my 3rd birthday. I am one lucky girl! (Although Michelle says she is the lucky one.)

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<strong>In honor and support of the place that brought us together, I would like to give up my birthday for Mingus Manor this year.</strong>

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Listen, I have more bully sticks and squeak toys than I can handle! In lieu of gifts, I respectfully invite you to open your hearts and offer what you can to assist my fellow canines (and feline friends!) who are in need of special care.  I can't remember my real birthday, but the vet who first took care of me thought it might be February 15th.  Donations are welcome through the end of February.

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Thank you for your support.

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For more information about Mingus Manor, please visit <a href="http://www.mingusmanor.com/" target="_blank">http://www.mingusmanor.com/</a>

