Junior Bear the Tongue Out Sweetheart

Junior Bear honestly looks like someone accidentally combined a sad old grandpa, a baby polar bear, and Sid from Ice Age into one dog and somehow... it works perfectly! This poor guy was in rough shape when he was first found and looked more like a little naked mole rat than a fluffy Great Pyrenees mix, but watching him slowly transform has honestly been so special. His coat is already coming back in beautifully and while we can't guarantee exactly how fluffy he'll end up being, we can confidently say he is becoming cuter by the day. Between the permanently expressive facial expressions, the little tongue that sticks out of his mouth like he always has something important to say, and the shy gentle personality hiding underneath it all, Junior is one of those dogs that completely sneaks up on your heart. Junior Bear is believed to be a Great Pyrenees/Lab mix approximately 6 years old and currently weighs around 50 lbs. He is a rescue dog and with any rescue, it's always a mystery and we cannot guarantee breed or age. What we CAN guarantee though is that this boy has one of the most unintentionally hilarious and lovable faces we've ever seen. His expressions are absolutely incredible. Truly the type of dog that makes you wish you could speak fluent dog because you KNOW he has thoughts and opinions constantly running through that little head!

Ideal Home

Junior needs someone patient, understanding, and willing to go slow while trust is being built. He would do best with lower to medium energy respectful dogs that will give him space to acclimate naturally and won't overwhelm him socially. Access to a small yard would help him settle in more comfortably while building confidence with his new person.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned.

Training & Support

Junior is a very sweet gentle soul, but he is definitely more of a slow burn with people and new environments. He needs a little time to settle in, observe, and realize he's safe before fully opening up. Baby talking him absolutely works! Tell him he's handsome, speak softly to him, let him approach you on his own terms, and you can literally watch him start melting. Once he warms up, you start seeing those little glimpses of his inner puppy come out and honestly, it's adorable. He'll start asking for affection, leaning into attention, and showing off this really sweet cuddly side that feels incredibly rewarding to earn. In the beginning, he can become uncomfortable with too much touch too quickly. Less leash pressure and more patience is really the key with him; he likes calm energy and slow introductions. He is crate trained and quiet in the home.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

This pet is located in Texas and can be transported 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. Transport includes real-time tracking, photo updates, and a private Facebook event page for adopters.