The Bear

Bear Goes Home, Field Trip for the Second Chance Guys, Bear Goes Back

Hi there! I'm Bear and I just arrived here Wednesday, 7/6/05. I came from the Amador County Animal Shelter were I have been since January of 2005.  Everyone said I'm lucky to still be here, but all I know is this place is great! Margaret said that I'm a big goof ball that has to learn some manners. She said that I'm a Malamute, Shepherd, Yellow Lab cross and I'm a neutered (whatever that is) male. All I know is that I love everyone! I'm all happy and jumping and everything. They say that's no problem and I learn fast so pretty soon I'll be a well mannered boy. And that's fine with me because learning is fun! I like the leash and having people are with me. That's all I ever wanted.

My first day was very busy. First I got all settled in. Did I say this place is great? For the last seven months I was in a cage, it was OK, but everyone was barking all the time, and some were even barking at me! Sometimes folks came to see me. It was great, I got all happy and was doing my best, jumping, running around, pulling and everything I could think of, but they always left and I had to go back to my cage. Now here, I've got my own big kennel with my own mister to keep me cool! I love the mister and spend lots of time under it. Also, I get to go swimming and meet other dogs. I just love everyone! I've started some learning, now I know I shouldn't jump up on the gate or people. Who would have thought!? All they had to do was tell me, I'm smart and want to do what makes you happy!

I have lots more learning to do. They are talking about learning to walk nicely on a loose lead, called it a heel. Hmmm... also they said I will know what sit and down means. Well, that's OK with me just as long as I get to be with someone. And I get to play a whole lot. The talk around school is that if I try hard and be good someone just might come and take me home! So you can believe I'm going to try my best!

Well, got to go back to work, but if anyone is looking for a great partner and somebody to play with, please consider me! Remember, my name is Bear!

Click here to see his field trip into town!

*Stay tuned, we'll be posting more pictures and stories from Bear as he learns basic training and maybe even agility. For now, if you would like more information about Bear, please send Margaret an email or call us at (209) 223-3194.