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My name is Bear!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

Cared for by Private owner (Lockport, IL)
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My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
8021106

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped
Checkmark in teal circle Leash-trained
Checkmark in teal circle Heartworm negative

Why I need a new home

Does not get along with other pet

My story

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


Bear is a 6 year old GSD. We’ve had him for 4 years, and adopted him from a family who had another GSD, that he was trying to dominate. We were told kids and cats were fine, but he needs to be in a family with no small children, and no cats. He needs a very active family, one with a fenced in yard. Someone who can exercise him a lot. He’s so sweet, but has started guarding behaviors with my cats, and now my daughter. I run a home daycare, and I can’t risk this behavior with the children.

He’s currently on trazodone ($30/month) but with a cat-free and child-free home, and plenty of exercise, I feel like this wouldn’t be necessary.

He loves people, and is very sweet. This is absolutely breaking my heart into a thousand pieces, but I’ve tried for years to reduce his stress here, and he deserves the perfect home for him.

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Private owner (Lockport, IL)

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