Bear is a sweet 10 lb rattie mix of about two years old. He’s a happy and alert puppy who is remarkably zen and well-behaved in the house. Take a look and see Bear’s many poses! For adoption info or an application, please visit the New Rattitude Website.
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1 This is Bear. He’s a 10 lb rattie mix who has a big personality in a little body.
2 Bear loves to cuddle and snuggle in any cozy spot he can find.
3 In the house, Bear is a zen boy who spends lots of time curled up as close to foster mom as he can get.
4 There is also Bear's active puppy side. He loves to run the yard and play a bit of fetch with one of his squishy toys. He also loves leash walks in the neighborhood or on nearby trails.
5 Once outside, he’s alert to everything going on and loves to sniff and check things out. He pulls a bit on leash because he's ready to go and explore!
Download MOV 6 After taking a moment to do the needful, Bear is off at full tilt on his walk, ready to conquer the world.
Download MOV 7 When he sees people, he gets very excited and wants to greet them. Check out the video of Bear saying hi to someone he met at the park.
8 As nicely as Bear does with people, he is triggered when he sees other dogs on leash, particularly large dogs, barking at them until they’ve passed by. We think much of it was caused by the hoarding situation he came from, but while in foster care a neighbor’s very large sheep dog got out and ran up to Bear. While the other dog was being friendly, Bear got so spooked at the huge pup barreling towards him that he has decided he isn't going to let it happen again. Foster mom is working with him and his adopter will need to keep practicing with him to help him understand he’s safe. Bear listens to his person, especially when treats are involved, and we believe he will be easily trainable with love and patience!
9 Look at that cute face! Bear has already made some progress in turning his attention away from what's scaring him and back to foster mom. Bear listens to his person, and he's very food motivated, and we believe that with love and patience (and treats!), he will move past this behavior!
10 Bear likes to run in the fenced yard, and a secure fence is a must in his new home. He owns the backyard and he loves to chase the squirrels and check out the fence line.
11 True to his rattie nature, he’s ready to give chase the minute he sees anything, so he wouldn’t do well with cats. Bear is good at entertaining himself but would probably enjoy a companion to play with.
13 Once foster mom calls him, he comes to her right away. He is very responsive to his person.
14 After all that running around, Bear is completely quiet at home. He finds a spot to settle in and will stay there. He looks for a spot that’s close to where foster mom is, and if she stands up and moves he will follow her.
15 This is Bear curled up with his head on foster mom’s shoulder. He will stay like that until she gets up. Foster mom is home most of the time, and Bear would love a home where he’s not left alone for a long time.
16 Time for a treat! Foster mom came home! It’s time for dinner! Pet me!
17 Two hungry boys waiting for a snack. Bear respects his foster bro’s space and waits for treats to be offered to him.
Download MOV 18 Once it’s time for dinner Bear is READY! “Now, Mom!” He has a healthy appetite and is food motivated, which helps with training.
19 Bear and foster bro playing.
20 They are having a lot of fun together! When he first came into foster care, he didn’t pay much attention to his foster sibling. Now Bear seems to enjoy having a canine friend, but his first focus is always his person.
21 Bear is ready for his “furever” home! Is it with you?
