Meet Bear Boone Bear Boone is a 1.5-year-old neutered Australian Shepherd mix weighing about 75 pounds. This handsome, athletic boy is house trained, crate trained, and knows his basic commands-a smart pup who's eager to please and ready for his next adventure. Bear is looking for a new home through no fault of his own. His family recently welcomed a new baby and has asked for help finding him a home where he can get the time, attention, and exercise he needs. True to his breed, Bear Boone is an active, playful dog who loves to run and play. He's an impressive frisbee catcher-leaping high into the air-and he's always up for a good game of fetch. A home with a yard or an active family who enjoys outdoor fun would be perfect for him. Bear does well with other dogs and enjoys playtime with canine friends, though he can get a little enthusiastic in the excitement of the game. He's never aggressive-just a big, happy player. He is known to chase cats, so a cat-free home would be best. Inside the home, Bear settles nicely. He'll relax quietly or enjoy chewing on a favorite toy, and he sleeps well in his kennel at night. When outside, he tends to stay close to the yard and enjoys being part of the action. If you're looking for a smart, loyal, and playful companion who will happily join you for adventures and then relax by your side, Bear Boone might be the perfect dog for you. PLEASE READ BELOW: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. *An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application* All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue). The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention. For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed. ***Take Paws Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized, and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!