After Being Returned Twice, This Remarkable Cat Finally Found The Perfect Family

Bella Bellarda is no ordinary cat. Despite her undeniable charm and intelligence, she faced heartbreak early on, being returned to the shelter not once, but twice. Each time she thought she had found her forever home, circumstances pulled her back, leaving her cautious but still hopeful.

But Bella’s story doesn’t end in sadness. This multi-talented feline is not only fluent in multiple languages—English, French, Italian, and Arabic—but she’s also trained to perform impressive tricks and stunts. From cuddles to acrobatics, Bella has proven that a little patience and love can bring out the extraordinary in even the most anxious souls. Her new family quickly realized that beneath her initial nervousness lies a heart full of trust, playfulness, and devotion.

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Meet Bella Bellarda, a cat with a story to tell

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She was adopted twice, only to be returned to the shelter each time

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The heartbreak never stopped her from hoping for a real home

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That home finally arrived, with two humans ready to love her

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Bella was adopted during the COVID period. “It was quite a funny time, because there were actually more people looking to adopt than there were cats available — the complete opposite of what usually happens,” one of the humans in Bella’s life shared with Bored Panda. “Bella was adopted from a veterinary hospital after having a pretty rough start in life. She’d been abandoned twice before, mainly because when she was younger, she used to pee outside the litter box. Of course, that can become a difficult situation for some families, especially those with kids, so she was quickly brought back to the hospital, where they decided to give her another chance at finding a home.”

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At first, Bella approached cautiously, unsure if she could trust them

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Slowly, she began to open up, hugging her dad tightly whenever he was near

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“It’s certain that Bella’s past experiences have had an impact on her usual behavior. Unfortunately, we don’t have any details about what she went through before she was adopted. However, just like with humans, any significant life event tends to shape our behavior, our decisions, and even our personality. Today, Bella is a pretty calm and gentle cat. Of course, there are moments when she’s a bit more energetic — but that’s true for all cats! She does have a few little quirks, like occasionally urinating outside her litter box. We’ve never really figured out the exact reason behind it, but fortunately, that tendency has become rarer and rarer over the past few months.”

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Those hugs became her way of feeling safe and loved

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“At home, Bella is a very affectionate cat. In the morning, when she wakes up, the first thing she looks for is human contact — probably because she’s hoping for food! After that, she usually goes back to sleep until around noon, wakes up again for another meal, and then continues her long nap routine. It’s mostly in the evening that she becomes super active.

“She tends to do big sprints around the house and seeks out extra cuddles. When she’s awake, she’s really awake — alert, curious, and full of life. She absolutely loves being around people. When she’s invited, she’ll come and sit with them, trying to understand what’s going on. She’s also pretty perceptive — she quickly figures out which humans want to interact with her and which ones don’t, and she never pushes it with those who prefer to be left alone.”

Her dad spoke to her in multiple languages, which Bella seemed to understand perfectly

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English, French, Italian, and Arabic—she responded to them all

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But Bella isn’t just smart; she’s incredibly talented, too

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Trained to jump astonishing heights, she amazed her humans with each leap

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“Bella used to love climbing onto people’s backs — and sometimes, if you weren’t paying attention, she’d just leap on you from behind! Little by little, I started stepping back just for fun, and I noticed how much she enjoyed it. So the distance gradually increased, and now she can jump over 2.5 meters in length! It’s really a natural activity for her. Cats in the wild climb trees, take risks, and love to explore. Here, it’s just a playful little game — short jumps of a few meters. Out in nature, they can easily make leaps of six or seven meters!”

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“At one point in my life, I was feeling sad — like everyone does sometimes. During that period, I felt that Bella became especially affectionate and close to me. Her dad wasn’t around at that time, so she spent a lot more time with me. I’m really convinced she could sense how I was feeling — she was gentler, calmer, and somehow more present. I have such a warm memory of that time because she was right there by my side, keeping me company during a difficult moment in my life.”

She now lives happily, never wanting to leave the home that finally feels like hers

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Now, Bella spends her days hugging, jumping, and enjoying every moment in her forever home

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Fans from all over have fallen in love with Bella, sharing their thoughts and heartwarming messages on her Instagram

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