MIDDLEBURY — Homeward Bound is excited to announce the first animal adopted in 2021. 
Bella Mina, a 10 year-old Beagle, weighing 22 pounds, was adopted Jan. 5 at 11:42 a.m. by Catherine Wilson of Bristol. 
Bella was a “foster fail” by Wilson who fell in love with her at first sight. Bella was originally bought at a Pet Store in Queensbury, N.Y., as a puppy. She had lived with her previous owners up until recently when they passed away. The family could not keep her in their living situation, so they surrendered her to us, knowing she would find her forever home.
The adoption of Bella signifies the first of many forever homes that Homeward Bound hopes to create this year not only for homeless animals, but for members of our community as well.
Congratulations to Bella Mina and her new family!