Andrew (Riff)

On 1/15/25 we said goodbye to our dearest Bella, she was 17 years old. We enjoyed each other's company for over 15 years! When I was 22 I adopted her from the Coconino Humane Society in Flagstaff, AZ.

We spent so many great chapters of my life together. We lived in Flagstaff, Phoenix, Tucson and Oxnard. She really loved playing in the snow. Phoenix heat was not her jam but she did enjoy playing in the big backyard. She got to live out her last couple years in California, as René called it her doggy retirement. Bella really enjoyed the cooler weather, camping, and even had a few good beach trips. The look on her face when a big wave snuck up on her was priceless 🤣

René got me a DNA kit so I was fortunate to find out she was an Australian Cattle Dog just like Mad Max had! 🤘🏼I got her to go hiking with me but she had a broken leg before we met and could never walk far - she walked like a pirate w a peg leg from the get go 🏴‍☠️ Bella was the absolute best dog/companion/friend anyone could ask for. At the age of 10 she survived getting hit by a car, and she was just diagnosed with cancer early 2024. I was really starting to believe she was indestructible, but time proved me wrong.

I'm so privileged to have spent so much time with her. Thank you so much to everyone who loved on her, pet sat, gave her pets and treats, and shout out to all the vets and vet techs that provided care for her. She passed peacefully at home in our arms.

Our home feels so empty without you here. I love you Bella Bear ♥️🥺🐾