Bear was born to a stray shepherd mix mum who wandered up to an elderly person's home in Mississippi. From day one, he's been anything but shy about making his presence known! Our partner rescue swooped in to help, and he'll be ready to make his way to New England at the end of May! True to his name, Bear is a big, rambunctious ball of happiness who loves nothing more than attention, and he will be the very first one at the gate every single time you approach. He's an active, enthusiastic pup who throws himself wholeheartedly into everything, especially mealtime. Let's just say he is very food motivated, and he takes his feeding time seriously! Bear doesn't have a shy bone in his body, he loves everyone he meets and soaks up every bit of affection that comes his way. He has only been raised alongside his mama and siblings so far, but he shows no signs of having any issues with other pets. Whether it's people, play, or his food bowl, Bear is always first in line and ready for more. More information to come, soon! YOUR ADOPTION FEE COVERS: Transport to Maine, age specific vaccinations, Health certificate, spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm/lyme/ehrlichia test, worming & martingale collar. Adoption fees: Through 6 months of age $450; 7 months to through 5 years $400; 6 years and under 9 years $325: bonded pairs are $500; 9 years and older $250: bonded pairs are $300 This dog is available unless it is marked as Pending, meaning Pending Adoption. This dog is in foster care locally, ONLY if Maine is listed next to the dogs name; otherwise, the dog is still waiting with our partner rescue for an adoption or foster home in New England. All dogs have a current Health Certificate for transport. All imported dogs are quarantined 14 days prior to getting on transport.ve had annual heartworm tests and are on heartworm preventative. FOR PUPPIES: PLEASE READ!! Homes considering Puppies must be prepared for: Flexible Schedules for Potty Training. Puppies can only hold urine for one hour per month of age. Crate Training for the next 10 months to keep them safe from chewing on everything in your home. Supervision with Children and Obedience training. Socialization; both with new people, children and other dogs outside of the home. Homes that want a well behaved dog, must be prepared to put the time, effort and costs associated to train a puppy. Well behaved dogs are not born, they are trained! Please do not apply for a puppy if you cannot or do not have the time for a puppy. Applications can be found at: www.almosthomerescue.net