Bear - URGENT!! Labrador Retriever & Pit Bull Terrier Mix Manistee, MI

UPDATE 01-01-2012: Bear made a new (human) friend at the shelter and his new friend has sponsored part of his adoption fee! Bear's new adoption fee is now only $75.00! Bear's new friend thinks he is a great dog and really feels he needs to be in a home very soon, and is hoping someone will give this great dog a chance. Thank you to his very kind sponsor!





UPDATE 11-20-11: Bear still anxiously awaits for the special someone to come along. He would really love to have a family or new best friend in time for Christmas, the last thing this guy needs is to be alone for the holidays. If a dog ever needed to be "rescued" its our sweet, lovable, big, goofy Bear...he really needs a break!





UPDATE 08-29-11: Bear is in urgent need of a new owner or family that can provide him with a new, happy life! Bear came to us from an environment that has resulted in him being very unsure, nervous and sometimes afraid and fearful. He also came in with a very bad case of flea bite dermatitis, but his skin is improving each day. This big, lovable, confused, guy would love to have a new owner that has had experience in rehabilitating dogs that have been neglected or mistreated. The kennel environment is no place for Bear…all the new people coming and going have him very confused and very unsure. This poor guy doesn't know which way to turn! The best home for Bear will be one where he will always be treated kindly, where positive training methods are used, and one where he will get a lot of exercise, because Bear is full of energy! He is a sweet boy who really deserves a new start in life. Bear needs to see that people are his friends and that he CAN feel safe and loved. Please be the one to help Bear regain his trust in people!! He will be forever grateful.





ORIGINAL BIO:





Bear arrived at the shelter in early August. His owner could no longer care for him, so he finds himself in need of a new family that will take extra special care of him forever! He is around 2 years old (born in July of 2009), and is a sweet boy. Right now he is being treated for flea bite dermatitis. We will update his description as we learn more about him, so in the meantime, please call the shelter for more information on Bear during the adoption hours listed below. Bear will be neutered before he leaves the shelter.





If you would like to meet one of our pets, please visit us during adoption hours: Wednesday from noon until 6:00; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from noon until 4:00.





If you would like more information on a pet, please call us at 231-723-7387 during the adoption hours listed above. We can also provide a limited amount of information by e-mail.





The adoption fee for a neutered MALE dog or puppy is $125. The adoption fee for a spayed FEMALE dog or puppy is $150.





The adoption fee for a puppy or dog that is NOT spayed or neutered is $75, plus a refundable $50 spay/neuter deposit (refunded upon proof from your vet that your new pet has been spayed or neutered in accordance with the spay/neuter contract).





We only accept cash or checks at this time (no credit or debit cards).





Please note that we update petfinder once a week (usually on Sunday evenings). That means some of the pets we have listed may have already been adopted. That also means we almost always have other pets available that are not listed on petfinder yet.