My name is Bear (Bonded Pair w/ Harli)!

This sweet bonded pair ended up at the Kern County Shelter after their human passed
away. They had been with her since they were young and were very well-loved family
members. Sadly, they started shutting down at the shelter, but luckily a kind foster
stepped up and cared for them for several months before having to go oversees to care
for family.

That’s when Harli & Bear made their journey to Lily’s, first spending time with a
temporary foster and now with a long-term foster until they find their forever home
(hopefully soon!).

With all the changes in their life, understandably, Harli & Bear take some time to warm
up to new people. Once they do, they spend most of their day lounging, wanting to be
near their humans.

Bear loves toys and won’t go anywhere without his stuffy. He is curious and a bit more
reserved than Harli. But once settled, he sure loves his belly rubs! While she can be shy
at first, Harli is a couch potato and a “go with the flow” kind of gal, just happy to be a
part of the crowd. Both are learning confidence in their foster home, slowly learning to
greet new people and open up. They both get along well with other dogs. In one of their
foster homes, they had 5 resident doggy siblings and did well but would prefer a smaller
pack at home with maybe one other dog so they can get all the attention they deserve.
The pair have been working to befriend the resident cat, waiting and hoping at the top of
the stairs that the cat will appear and want to play. While the resident cat isn’t quite as
into his new friends, they are beginning to slowly win him over with time and
persistence!

Despite all they’ve been through, these two remain sweet and gentle dogs, looking for
their new furever home to call their own. They have received rave reviews from their
fosters on how easy and lovable they remain. Here’s what one of their fosters had to
say: "These two are the most adorable bonded pair I have ever seen. Harli is sweet and shy.
She is often afraid to go outside to greet my other dogs, so Bear will be by her side and
he is her best bud and will always be with her. I have seen him give her kisses on the
face to reassure her. They are an easy pair. They want mostly to be with their person
and to have their bellies rubbed or their back scratched. They are not aggressive. They
eat their food together peacefully and do not guard their food or toys.

Wherever they go, their new guardian would be so incredibly lucky to have them. I have
only fostered them for six days and already love them so much. They're an easy loving
pair. Please consider adopting them. You will love them!"