Meet Bear, a large mixed-breed pup with a pep in his step and a curiosity for the world around him! This sweet boy has cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), a neurological condition that affects balance, coordination, and in Bear's case, vision. CH does not cause Bear pain or discomfort, nor does it progress over time. In fact, it often becomes more manageable as dogs learn to navigate the world. All in all, this just means he needs a little extra patience, guidance, and consistency. Bear is a young pup who is believed to have been dumped around 8 weeks old. His estimated date of birth is April 1, 2025. Bear's vision issues were noted almost immediately, and at 4.5 months of age, he was diagnosed with CH. Bear is vocal and enjoys expressing himself, so he is not well-suited for apartments, condos, or high-density living. He primarily sees shadows and outlines and may react to visual triggers such as cars or squirrels when outdoors. Bear is young, curious, and happiest when he has companionship, structure, and activity. He thrives with interaction and does best when he isn't left alone for long stretches of time. Bear is a large puppy, and puppies are hard work! This guy is just getting started in understanding the world around him and still has everything to learn about being a civilized member of a mainly-human family.
Ideal Home
Bear is not well-suited for apartments, condos, or high-density living due to his vocal nature. He thrives with companionship, structure, and activity, and does best when he isn't left alone for long stretches of time. Bear would love for you to take him to school so he can learn all the skills he needs to be his best self.
Ongoing Health
Bear is diagnosed with cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), a neurological condition that affects balance, coordination, and vision. CH does not cause him pain or discomfort, nor does it progress over time. Bear is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, neutered, and dewormed. He appears to be in good health and will likely be around 70 lbs when fully grown.
Training & Support
Bear is working on basic commands and how to be confident in his everyday life. He is crate trained, potty trained, and comfortable using a doggy door. Bear is treat-motivated and eager to engage in training. He has shown tremendous progress in his current foster home, learning boundaries with other dogs and interacting respectfully. He can initially be very eager to play and may push limits due to slower processing of social cues, but he is highly capable of learning with guidance and consistency.
Application Details:
Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Bear is located in Richland, in Eastern Washington. HART will transport a puppy to an approved adopter in the Pacific Northwest if necessary.
