Bear is a 6-year-old Yorkie boy hoping for a fresh start. He arrived at HAP in rough shape, suffering from severe dermatitis, eye and ear infections, and significant obesity. While he is now on a weight-management plan and his skin is slowly but surely clearing up, his eyes were damaged beyond repair and required enucleation. Now, Bear is a sweet, resilient boy navigating the world with fresh eyes, just not in the way he once did. He's learning to explore life through his other senses and is steadily figuring out his surroundings, bumping into fewer things as his confidence grows each day.
Since everything in the world is still so new, Bear has been well-mannered and sweet with our team since healing from his surgery. He loves treats and will happily sniff them out from across the room, and he's been enjoying enrichment activities like snuffle mats. He also adores being talked to; he'll tilt his head sweetly as he listens. While belly rubs aren't really his style, he'll gladly relax beside you and soak in some soft, reassuring pets. Bear is brave, loving, and doing his best to adjust. With patience, kindness, and a calm environment, he'll continue to blossom into the wonderful companion he's meant to be!
Ideal Home
Bear will thrive in a patient, understanding home that's committed to keeping his environment safe and predictable. Since he is blind, it's important that an adopter is willing to take things slow with him. For example, if someone suddenly grabs him unexpectedly, he may snap out of fear. However, talking to him and letting him know you are there helps reassure him everything is okay!
Ongoing Health
Bear is currently on a weight-management plan, and his skin is slowly but surely clearing up. His eyes were damaged beyond repair and required the enucleation of both eyes.
Training & Support
Bear's discomfort sometimes caused him to act out before his surgery, but now that he is healed, he has been well-mannered and sweet. Talking to him and letting him know you are there helps reassure him.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Our adoption process is on a first-come, best-match basis and we are not able to hold animals.
- If you are interested in this specific dog but it ends up not being the best fit upon meeting, our adoption counselors will work with you to help find a match!
- All household members, including children and other dogs, must come along for the meeting to make sure it's a good fit.
- If a match is made, we encourage same-day adoptions!
- Our adoption fees include the animal's spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, fecal testing, heartworm testing, and a small bag of food to get you started.
Transporation
Bear is located at HAP. Transportation details can be discussed with the rescue.
