Bear: 10YR old lab dumped *update post 34*

[dukedogsmom]

I talked to Joni (she's the one that put him on Petfinder) yesterday afternoon and she was waiting to hear from Heather who lives about an hour from where bear was located. Heather has a 12 year old dog and 5 year old daughter. She was a little reluctant about Bear in case he did have some big medical bills to start off. I told her that there were several people willing to donate money. Otherwise, Bear would have been flown to the sanctuary in Ohio. Well, Heather decided to take a chance on this sweet old guy and here they all are as a family. I'll tell you, it does my good to see this.

[Moesha]

What a wonderful update!

[moosmom]

What a wonderful happy ending.

[Grace]

What a wonderful update!! They all look so very happy.

Thanks for all you have done for Bear.

[CathyBogart]

Aww, good for Bear! What a happy ending for the old guy.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad that Bear now has a new loving forever home. Thanks for updating us.

[dukedogsmom]

Another update and this one just warms my heart even more. I'm sending an email tonight to Heather to see how we can donate.

"I just wanted everyone to know that Bear is doing well and seems to be adjusting to his environment (and actually trying to “mark it as his own”)! Aside from his occasional wetting in the house, he is a perfect pet for us.

Last night, our daughter (Amelia) was exhausted and she had a meltdown at bedtime. Bear was very concerned about her. I was walking her to her bedroom, she was crying, he followed us back and I had to call him several times to get him to leave her room (he is typically very responsive to his name). Finally, he came back out to the living room with me, but he immediately went back to her room and stayed there with her until she stopped crying (probably about 2 or 3 minutes) and then he came back out with my husband and I. My heart melted for him at that point, I know for sure that he will be protective of her and he was meant to be with us. I will get updated pictures, he almost does not look like the same dog anymore!"

Heather

[Grace]

What a wonderful update!! Thank you, Val.

I wonder if the medicine that Glacier gives Pirate for leaking urine might also work for Bear?

[Karen]

Bear sounds much like my Sheba, who was my very best friend, first dog, teacher and self-appointed protector. It makes me grin to know he now has a family and a little girl of his own.