Bear
Quick Facts:
Breed: German Shepherd mix
Gender: Male
Age: 3 years (est bday 7/21/2023)
Size: lbs
Good With:
Dogs? Yes
Cats? Yes
Kids? Yes
History:
Before coming into our care, Bear was living in an unlivable home, confined to a basement with other dogs. He had never even experienced the simple joys of being outside.
Imagine that. A full-grown dog who had never gotten to experience the world the way a dog should. He was pulled into our care 10/31/2026
Personality:
About a month before coming to us, some wonderful people stepped up and gave Bear the love, patience, and kindness he had been missing.
And let me tell you… THIS BOY HAS BEEN MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME! 🥹🐾
He's been learning what it means to be part of a family, enjoying car rides, meeting new people, and discovering that life can actually be pretty darn wonderful!
And despite everything he's been through, Bear has shown just how incredible he really is.
🐾 Dog friendly? YES! He's been socialized with other dogs and has done wonderfully!
🐾 Cat friendly? Yep! Bear has been around cats and has done great!
🐾 Kid friendly? Absolutely! He's been socialized with children and has done very well!
🐾 Crate training? He's making fantastic progress!
🐾 Smart boy? YOU BET! Bear has already learned how to sit AND shake! 🐾
🐾 Car rides? He's been getting out and experiencing the world, one adventure at a time!
Now, Bear is still learning. After spending so much of his life without the experiences most dogs take for granted, there are bound to be things that are new to him.
He'll need a family who understands that patience, consistency, and love go a long way.
Cohabitation:
Bear lives with other dogs, a cat and kids.
Favorites:
Bear enjoys playing with other dogs and the kids!
Medical:
Bear is up-to-date on age appropriate vaccines, is scheduled for neuter, and is microchipped. He has no current medical conditions.
Adoption Fee: $350
Available as a foster to adopt. ½ adoption fee due at the time of pick up and ½ due at the time of adoption. Complete adoption when vetting is compete.
Breed Identification Disclaimer: At Ham & Beans Canine Rescue, we strive to provide the most accurate information possible about every dog in our care. However, in most cases, we do not know the dog's parentage and rarely have the opportunity to see either parent. Breed designations are based solely on information provided by shelters, previous owners, surrendering families, veterinary staff, or our best visual assessment. Because mixed-breed dogs can inherit traits from many different breeds, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of any breed identification. We encourage adopters to focus on each dog's individual personality, temperament, energy level, and needs rather than breed labels alone.
