Taunton Shelter Seeks Home for Bonded Dogs Bella and Chloe

The inseparable pair must be adopted together, according to the animal shelter.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Taunton Animal Shelter is looking to place Bella, a 4-year-old German shepherd mix, and Chloe, her 2-year-old bulldog mix companion, in a new home together. The bonded pair have been together since Chloe's birth and the shelter will only adopt them out as a duo.

Why it matters

Finding a home that can accommodate the needs of bonded pets can be challenging, as many adopters prefer single animals. However, separating Bella and Chloe could be traumatic for the dogs, so the shelter is committed to keeping the pair together.

The details

Bella is the more outgoing of the two dogs, while Chloe is initially shy but warms up quickly. The shelter recommends a home with no other pets and children age 12 and older, as well as a fenced yard for the dogs to run and play together.

  • The Taunton Animal Care Facility is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m. Fridays, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

The players

Bella

A 4-year-old female German shepherd mix dog available for adoption at the Taunton Animal Shelter.

Chloe

A 2-year-old female bulldog mix dog available for adoption at the Taunton Animal Shelter, bonded with Bella since Chloe's birth.

Taunton Animal Shelter

The animal shelter in Taunton, Massachusetts that is seeking to place the bonded dogs Bella and Chloe together in a new home.

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What’s next

Appointments are recommended for those interested in meeting Bella and Chloe at the Taunton Animal Shelter.

The takeaway

Finding a home that can accommodate the needs of bonded pets is a challenge, but the Taunton Animal Shelter is committed to keeping Bella and Chloe together to avoid traumatizing the inseparable pair.