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My name is Bear!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier/Australian Shepherd
Color
Age
Young
Size
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
13892

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Bear is the definition of a "diamond in the rough." After being found dumped on the streets with his brother, Teddy, Bear has spent his time in foster care blossoming into a brilliantly behaved, affectionate, and soulful companion. He is a sensitive soul who is looking for a partner to show him that the world is a safe place. Everyone that meets him comments on how chill he is and how sweet his personality is.


Bear is an absolute gentleman in the home. He is potty trained and crate trained, though he would much prefer to be your "bed hog" if you’ll allow it! He actually jumps into the bathtub by himself and sits patiently for nail trims. He loves car rides and is ready for any road trip.


Bear is incredibly smart and highly food-motivated, which has made training a breeze. He already boasts an impressive resume of commands like: sit, stay, touch, leave it, come, shake, pound it!, lay down, and soon to be much more! He is amazing on a leash.


Because of his rough start, Bear can fearful of new people.. He needs a slow introduction to strangers; while he will bravely take treats and follow commands from new friends, he prefers not to be petted until he knows he can trust you. Once you are in his "inner circle," he is a velcro dog who would follow you to the end of the earth.


Bear’s Ideal Forever Home:

  • Presence: Someone who is home more often than not to give him the reassurance he craves. He'd love to live with another dog(s) to continue to help build his confidence.
  • Patience: A family willing to advocate for his space during introductions.
  • Love: Plenty of couch space for snuggles and pets.
  • Note on Cats & Kids: Bear is looking for a no-cat (ideally) household (though he lives with them at his Foster who can provide further info) and a home without young children, as he prefers a calm, predictable environment.


Bear survived the streets, and now he’s ready to survive a long nap on a soft bed next to his favorite person(s). Is that person you?


Follow Bear’s journey and get to know him better on Instagram: @adopt_bestboybear. You can also check out his brother Teddy who is up for adoption too!


Primary Color: Brown
Secondary Color: White
Weight: 52.25
Age: 1yrs 4mths 1wks
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
13892
Contact
visit us 11-7 daily
Phone
Address
7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX 78702
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

Our shelter has more than 500 available cats and dogs every day!
For pets at the shelter: Adoptions must be completed in-person at the shelter. AAC is open for adoption walk-ins every day from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. A shelter pet’s availability can change at any time, so we recommend choosing a few favorites.
For pets in foster: Go to www.AustinAnimalCenter.org to find the pet's profile and click that pet's pink “Adopt Me” button. This will prompt you to complete an adoption questionnaire. Submitting an application does not hold the animal for you.
We have dozens of animals that won't be listed online yet because they're still in their stray hold period, but can be pre-adopted at the shelter in case their owner doesn't come for them.

Adoption Fees:
$80 cats up to 6 years old
$80 dogs 6 months to 6 years, 30 lbs and up
$100 kittens up to 6 months
$120 dogs under 30 lbs and/or under 6 months
No fee for senior pets 7 years and older

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

The Austin Animal Center is open for adoptions every day from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please note, Adoption and Pet Resource Center lines close at 6:00 p.m. We're closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving Day to give our staff some time with family.
Interested adopters should come to the shelter during business hours to meet with a counselor start looking for a pet who'll be a good fit. Our counselors and volunteers are happy to help with that process.

More about this shelter

Austin Animal Center is the largest open-intake animal shelter in central Texas and we work very hard to try to save 90% or more of the thousands of animals we shelter every year. We always need volunteers and both monetary and in-kind donations to help us in our sheltering and prevention activities. Visit our website to find out how you can help!

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