Bear Lab Mix Male 44lbs 4 yo Dogs. Cats. Kids. Found running the Chicago streets, Bear made it through his stray hold and into a cozy foster home, saving two cages at Chicago Animal Care & Control in the process. That’s who he is: the kind of presence that quietly makes things better. Now he’s ready for his forever. Bear is 4 years old, about 44 pounds, a lab mix with a soft, soulful way about him. Easygoing, kind hearted, and deeply intuitive, he reads the room before he enters it. He’s not loud about who he is, but you feel it. Because Bear is a helper. A builder. A communicator. A bridge maker. He’s the dog who brings energies together, who settles a room, who makes other dogs feel safe and people feel understood. Not every dog has that kind of magic, but Bear does. It’s steady. It’s natural. It’s rare. He loves his walks, loves being near his people, and carries himself with that calm, grounding presence that makes life feel more connected. He’s wonderful with dogs, cats, and humans alike. The kind of companion who doesn’t just join your life, he strengthens it. Meet him, and you’ll understand. Applications can be found on mcprescue.org 1) When can I meet this dog? MCP receives a high volume of inquiries. We prioritize and respond to adoption applications submitted directly through our website. If you’re interested in meeting an animal in our care, please complete an application on www.mcprescue.org > (https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/MCP/Dog). Applications *cannot* be submitted through Petfinder. We *do not* respond to inquiries submitted through Petfinder, only applications submitted directly through our website. 2) What if I have questions before applying? We’re happy to answer specific and thoughtful questions before you apply. Please email info@mcprescue.org, and we’ll do our best to respond as quickly as possible.