Bear - Adoped Chow Chow Northville, MI

Approximate age / weight: 5 years/50 lbs.

Good With Kids: Yes

Good With Other Dogs: Yes

Good With Cats: Yes, but he likes to chase

Housetrained:Yes

Crate Trained: Yes, but unnecessary

Walks Nicely On A Leash:Yes

Knows Basic Commands: Knows sit, stay, down, come, leave it and will shake paws

Energy Level (Couch Potato, Moderate or High): Moderate

Special Needs:Bear does have moderate hip dysplasia and will need to remain on medication None



Arrival story: Bear was surrendered to a local shelter along with his two other canine housemates. His previous family was unable to give him the care he needed. When we spotted this boy, we knew we had to help. He was underweight, his coat was filthy and flea ridden, he was heartworm positive, and we later found he also has hip dysplasia.



Personality: Though Bear arrived in rough physical shape, his huge heart was unscathed. From the change of family and home to a painful heartworm treatment, this guy has never shown anything but love and kindness to everyone he encounters. Bear enjoys life and anyone who enters his. He loves to be with his people and will gladly accompany you during the day, never more than a room away. Car rides are a blast, walks and laying around in the yard is fun, too.

Forever home: Bear would likely fit well into many households. He asks that you understand his breed as being protective, yet loving. He is not aggressive so he doesn't want you to be either. You need to be affectionate and be willing to share a spot on your couch. Though he enjoys a good run around the yard and squirrel chase, comfortable lounging is a must. His x-ray shows hip dysplasia, though he wouldn't have told us he has it. So he does require a lifelong anti-inflammatory to ease the discomfort that comes with that. A good diet and joint supplements will help, too.

Contact: mauipurr@yahoo.com


Pre-Adoption Application: To be considered for a dog, it is best to submit a pre-adoption application. The pre-adoption application can be downloaded from our website - www.waggintailsdogrescue.org/adoptionprocess.html. Just complete the application and email it back to wtdr2008@yahoo.com

Waggin' Tails Adoption Information: Waggin' Tails Dog Rescue has a standard adoption fee of $225 for adult dogs. Different adoption fees apply for older dogs, small breeds and puppies - $125 for senior dogs (9 years +) , $275 for small breed dogs and $250 for puppies, plus a $50 deposit which is returned upon proof of spay/neuter. Our adoption process includes an application, vet reference checks, and a home visit.Waggin' Tails Dog Rescue does not have a shelter facility. All of our dogs are fostered in private homes. To meet a dog in person, please see our event calendar on our website at www.waggintailsdogrescue.org for the latest information. Arrangements can be made to meet our rescue dogs outside of Saturday adoption events after an approved application is submitted. This application does not imply an obligation to adopt by the applicant or by the rescue group. Our volunteers have made rescue a second job that they do in their spare time after coming home from full-time jobs. E-mail inquiries are the quickest way to obtain information about a dog. Thank you for your support of rescue and your interest in a rescue dog!