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There’s a bear at the Pet Adoption Center… Okay okay—not that kind of bear. But Bear the dog might have you doing a double take.At 5 years old and 90 pounds, he’s got that big, solid, “did that just move?” presence—but once you get closer, you realize he’s really just a soft-hearted guy who never got the chance to just be a dog. Bear came from a hoarding situation and likely spent most of his life in a kennel… so now he’s learning everything for the first time. And honestly? He’s doing pretty great.He’s like a giant teddy bear who lives for booty scratches, takes treats gently, and proudly shows off his sit, paw, and down. On leash, he pulls a bit—but it’s more “wow the world is BIG” than anything else.He’s met Quinn and Trixie and showed us he’s not dog aggressive—just a little dominant and… let’s call it enthusiastic in his play style . And his tail? It comes with a warning label—this thing HURTS when it hits you A full-speed wag from Bear is basically a love tap with force.Bear is looking for patient people—ones who understand that he’s basically starting life over and needs time, guidance, and a whole lot of love.So yes… there’s a bear at the Pet Adoption Center. Not the kind you find in the woods—but the kind who’s been hibernating his whole life, just waiting for the right season to begin.He’s like a big story that was never fully written—just waiting for someone patient enough to turn the page slowly, gently, and let him become the dog he was always meant to be.