Bear’s journey has been far from a walk in the park. As an abandoned pup, he roamed the roads of Texas aimlessly until he ended up facing imminent death on the euthanasia list at a local shelter. Despite his docile demeanor, it appeared that Bear had lost all hope. But then, a ray of light shone down on him just in time to turn things around and save his life.
An 11-year-old dog at the BARC Animal Shelter had been consistently overlooked by potential adopters since June. This lack of attention began to affect the dog’s demeanor, and he stopped showing interest in the world around him. Unfortunately, he was scheduled to be euthanized that day with 28 other animals. A volunteer at the shelter named Madeline Garvis couldn’t believe someone as sweet and friendly as him would end up on the euthanasia list. She described him as having a perfect personality, and even after all he had been through, he remained calm and approachable.
It was quite unexpected how Bear’s behavior altered once Garvis removed him from his kennel. Garvis recounted that he witnessed a remarkable transformation in Bear’s disposition, as he became proficient in shaking hands, relished spending time outdoors, and thoroughly enjoyed affection. Would you like to witness Bear’s complete transformation? Check out the video clip below.
According to Garvis, it’s unfortunate that we don’t get to interact with dogs often and see their behavior outside. This was evident when he met Bear, who was an exceptional dog. Bear was well-behaved, calm, walked with a leash so loose that it seemed like he didn’t have one, and knew commands like sit and shake. Additionally, Bear tested negative for heartworm.
The adorable canine quickly captured everyone’s heart and became a crowd favorite. Garvis was on a mission to find Bear a loving home before his stay at the shelter ended.“Those eyes are just too irresistible! I’m in love,” Garvis expressed on Facebook. “As soon as we stepped outside, he transformed into a pup half his age!”
By bringing out Bear’s genuine character beyond the confines of the shelter, he was able to find his permanent home just an hour before his planned euthanasia. As a result, this rescued animal is now living a life that perfectly suits him, where hope, love, and additional time are plentiful.