Junior Bear the Tongue Out Sweetheart

Junior Bear honestly looks like a perfect combination of a sweet old grandpa, a baby polar bear, and Sid from Ice Age. He was found in rough shape, but his coat is already coming back beautifully, and he's getting cuter by the day! With his permanently expressive face, the little tongue that always sticks out, and a shy, gentle personality, Junior Bear is a dog that will quietly steal your heart. Prepare to be emotionally attached to the wonderfully weirdest, cutest old man face you've ever seen! Junior Bear is believed to be a Great Pyrenees/Lab mix, approximately 6 years old and around 50 lbs. He is a rescue dog, and we can't guarantee breed or age, but we can guarantee he has one of the most unintentionally hilarious and lovable faces we've ever encountered. His expressions are truly incredible, and you'll often wonder what thoughts are running through his head.

Ideal Home

Junior Bear is a slow burn with people and new environments, needing time to settle in and feel safe before opening up. He responds well to baby talk, soft voices, and being allowed to approach on his own terms. Once he warms up, he shows a sweet, cuddly side. He is dog-friendly and has done well with dogs of all sizes, preferring quiet coexistence over play. He would do best with lower to medium energy, respectful dogs that will give him space. He was also respectful and appropriate around a house cat. He walks well on leash when given gentle guidance and prefers to lead the way at his own pace. Too much leash pressure can cause him to freeze. He needs a patient, understanding adopter who will go slow while building trust. He could potentially do okay in an apartment but would benefit from access to a small yard to help him settle in and build confidence.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions were mentioned in the listing.

Training & Support

Junior Bear is crate trained and quiet in the home. He needs an adopter who understands his need for patience and slow introductions, especially in the beginning, as too much touch too quickly can make him uncomfortable.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $1200, which includes all vetting (vaccinations, deworming, spay/neuter, flea/tick prevention, heartworm test and prevention, microchip with lifetime registration), a Martingale collar, a health certificate for travel, and transport costs.
• A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.
• You will meet your pet via video call before the adoption is finalized.
• We offer extensive behavioral testing and information from trainers.
• Adopters receive discounts on Embark DNA tests, 30 days of pet insurance with Trupanion, a free private online dog training session with GoodPup, discounts on in-person dog training through Rover Training, discounts on Fetch dog food subscription, coupons for Petco, and discounts on Dr. Cuddles products.
• Adopters also receive discounted heartworm, flea prevention, and monthly dewormer, and access to an exclusive Facebook Adopters page.

Transporation

We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system. Drop-off locations include WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI, and Canada (with pick-up options in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY, or Brattleboro, VT). You can track your pet's journey in real-time.