Belle Ami: The Snuggly Senior Beagle Seeking Her Beautiful Friend
Location: Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, Tampa, FL
Breed: Beagle
Age: Senior (10 years, 8 months)
Gender: Female
Size: Small (24 lbs)
How to Adopt Belle Ami
Ready to be Belle Ami’s “beautiful friend” and give this sweet senior Beagle a cozy forever home? Visit Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue at https://www.tampabaybeaglerescue.org/ to start the adoption process. Contact the rescue at info@tampabaybeaglerescue.org to fill out an adoption application and schedule a meet-and-greet with all family members (and any dogs in your home to ensure compatibility). Can’t adopt? Share Belle’s story on social media with @FeatureADog and link to featureadog.org to help her find her perfect family, or consider donating via the rescue’s website or supporting their 2026 Calendar Contest. Belle’s ready to snuggle her way into your heart—don’t miss out! 🐾❤️
About Belle Ami
Meet Belle Ami, a 10-year-old Beagle whose name means “beautiful friend” in French—and that’s exactly what she wants to be! This 24-pound, tricolor senior is a snuggly, affectionate companion who loves staying close to her people. Rescued from a tough life tethered on a chain in a yard, Belle is now thriving in a foster home with Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue in Tampa, FL. She’s moderately active, gets along with other dogs (with a hint of jealousy over food or attention), and is ready to bring her gentle, loving nature to a forever home.
Characteristics
Affectionate & Snuggly: Belle loves to stay close and cuddle, making her a perfect lap dog.
Friendly with Adults: She’s great with grown-ups and strangers, always eager for attention.
Good with Dogs: Belle gets along with foster dog siblings but may prefer to be the only pet.
Food-Driven: Her love for food requires supervision around small children to avoid resource guarding.
Health and Care
Belle Ami is spayed, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, and microchipped, per Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue’s adoption policy. She’s had a health check in January 2025, with worn teeth noted from her past attempts to chew through a chain, but no other major health issues reported. Belle is partially house-trained, using a doggy door effectively but needing support without one.
Belle Ami’s Story
Belle Ami, a 10-year-old Beagle, was surrendered to animal control after a life spent tethered on a chain in a yard. Now safe in a foster home with Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue in Tampa, FL, since early 2025, this sweet senior is ready for a better life as an indoor dog. Belle loves following her people around, snuggling close, and occasionally baying for attention when she sees passersby. She gets along with her foster dog siblings but can be jealous over food, attention, or cozy spots, making her a potential fit as an only dog or with patient canine companions.
Belle’s moderate activity level means she’s happy to join you on short walks or follow you around the house, but she’s not a fan of leashes or tethers due to her past. Her house training is progressing with a doggy door, though she may need extra support without one. Belle’s affectionate nature and desire to be near her people make her an ideal companion for adults who can offer a calm, loving home. With her snuggly personality and longing for connection, Belle is eager to find a forever family to call her own.
Ideal Home
Belle Ami would thrive in a calm, adult-only home with a securely fenced yard or a doggy door to support her house training. She’s great with adults and gets along with other dogs but may prefer being the only pet to avoid jealousy over food or attention. Due to her food-driven nature, she’s not suited for homes with small children. A quiet, suburban or rural home with patient owners who can provide love, structure, and cozy snuggle sessions will be perfect for Belle. Adopters who appreciate senior dogs and can offer a leash-free environment (due to her aversion to tethers) will find her a loyal, loving friend.
Rescue Information
Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue in Tampa, FL, is an all-volunteer, foster-based 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing abused, neglected, and at-risk Beagles and Beagle mixes. Support their mission by donating, volunteering, or joining their 2026 Calendar Contest. Contact the rescue at info@tampabaybeaglerescue.org or visit https://www.tampabaybeaglerescue.org/ to learn more about adoptable dogs or upcoming events.
