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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. BEAR AND REBEL ARE ADORABLE SENIORS.  THEY COME AS A READY-MADE-PAIR THAT ARE COMFORTABLE, COMPATIBLE AND DEEPLY CONNECTED.   PLEASE ALSO VIEW HIS BUDDY REBEL'S SEPARATE BIO PAGE.  THEIR ADOPTION FEE WILL BE REDUCED FOR ANYONE WHO GIVES THEM A NEW LEASE ON LIFE! Bear is the kind of dog who makes you slow down, smile, and appreciate the quiet moments. This senior gentleman is soft, gentle, and incredibly affectionate — a dog who has weathered loss but still leans into love with his whole heart. He spends much of his time curled up in his small playpen, dozing on soft blankets, happy to watch the world from the safety of his cozy space. He barks when he needs to go out and keeping him on a regular schedule, taking him out right after he eats and a couple times a day has been helpful in eliminating almost all accidents. Bear’s world was turned upside down when his devoted owner passed away. It’s obvious he was treasured — he loves being touched, being spoken to softly, and soaking up every bit of attention he can get. What he wants now is a calm, patient human who will help him feel safe again. He’s learning how to walk on a leash with a harness, but it’s still new and a little scary, so a fenced yard would help him feel calmer and more secure. Bear gets along with small female dogs but can be standoffish with males, although he is learning to play with a 90lb. submissive male Dane/Hound mix. He hasn’t been around kids or cats, but his gentle nature suggests he’d prefer a peaceful home with routines and reassurance. Bear is mostly quiet, giving a small bark only when he needs something important. He’s low-energy, happy to nap, stroll around a yard, and curl up at your feet. He is very bonded with Rebel who came from the same home. They love to run in the backyard together, explore together and lay in the sunshine.  They might scuffle over a toy or a lap, but are back to being best buds before you know it and settle in for a cozy nap together. They need to be adopted together and Best Friend Pet Adoption will reduce their adoption fees.   He is sweet. He is snuggly. He is heartbreakingly grateful for even the smallest kindness. If you give Bear a home, he will fill your days with warmth, loyalty, and quiet companionship. He just needs someone who will say, “Your story isn’t over yet.”        INTERESTED IN ADOPTING BEAR? If so, please fill out our dog adoption application by copying and pasting this link in a new browser window: https://toolkit.rescuegroups.org/of/f?c=WHMSYCNC. Some of the information contained in this biography includes approximations based on our expertise and is not guaranteed. We prefer applicants who live a reasonable distance from Cary NC.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.May 4, 2026, 1:47 pm