A "beautiful" dog is searching for "patient" adopters after a tough start in life.

Bella found herself at Dogs Trust Snetterton as a welfare case after being kept in poor conditions and not being fed properly.

The seven-year-old crossbreed is ideally looking for an adult-only home but could potentially join a home with sensible, older secondary school-aged children who will need to be hands-off with her.

Eastern Daily Press: Bella is at Dogs Trust SnettertonBella is at Dogs Trust Snetterton (Image: Dogs Trust)A spokesman for Dogs Trust said: "Bella came into us after not having a very positive experience in life. She can be worried so is looking for a calm home life without too many comings and goings.

"Bella is a sweet girl and will be a fun and loving companion to someone who is willing to give her the time and patience she needs to fully settle into home life.

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"She is looking for understanding and patient adopters who can help her settle into her new home at her own pace. Bella is a clever girl and already knows 'sit' and 'paw'.

Eastern Daily Press: Bella is up for adoption at Dogs Trust SnettertonBella is up for adoption at Dogs Trust Snetterton (Image: Dogs Trust)

"She will likely need to meet her new family multiple times to allow her to build a bond and trust her new family before going home."

Bella would need access to her own, secure garden to help her settle into her new home without the needs for walks initially.

Another dog of a calm temperament could help her grow in confidence but this would be pending successful meets at the centre.

Bella has a high prey drive so cannot live with cats or small furry pets and will need to be kept on a lead on walks.