





Bea
- Young
- Female
- Medium
- Shepherd
About Bea
Kiowa, OK
Breed
Physical Traits
Behavior
Bea’s Compatibility
This pet has good compatibility with kids.
This pet has good compatibility with dogs.
This pet has good compatibility with cats.
This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.
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Bea's Story
If perfection wore fur, her name would be Bea.<br/><br/>Bea’s sweetness levels are so high, we’re considering warning labels. She’s the walking embodiment of “good girl energy,” complete with soulful eyes that could melt the coldest heart and a tail wag that could solve world peace. She doesn’t bark just to hear herself talk, doesn’t cause drama, and isn’t out here plotting household chaos like your average puppy terrorist. Nope — Bea is that rare, mythical creature: the dog who just wants to love and be loved in return. Her foster admits they’d happily keep her forever if life weren’t so rude about responsibilities and space limits. That’s how special Bea is — she’s the kind of dog that makes even seasoned rescuers question every “no more dogs” speech they’ve ever given. So if you’re looking for a reason to smile every morning, a cuddle partner who radiates peace, and a soul so pure it might just get you into heaven by association — Bea’s your girl.<br/><br/>Whenever you meet a dog like Bea, you’d assume she came from a loving home — the kind where she was adored, spoiled with belly rubs, and only came to rescue through heartbreaking circumstances. And yes, her story is heartbreaking… just not in the way you’d expect. Bea is barely over a year old, but she’s already lived through more cruelty than any soul should endure. When she was just a puppy, someone — and we use that term loosely — tied a zip tie around her leg and left it there. As she grew, it tightened, digging deeper day by day. By the time she ended up in the shelter, limping and bleeding, she was placed on death row — all because of injuries no one had ever bothered to help her with. When she came to us, we discovered the true extent of the horror: one end of the zip tie had been slicing through her skin, while the rest had actually become embedded around her leg bones. It had been there so long that her bones had started growing around it. Let that sink in. We were able to remove it, start her on a long course of antibiotics, and begin the slow process of healing. But the bad luck didn’t stop there — Bea also tested heartworm positive, because her former owners never kept her on prevention. So now, in addition to recovering from months of pain, she’s enduring a difficult and expensive treatment to get rid of those parasites. And yet… she smiles. Bea greets life with the kind of joy that makes you stop in your tracks. She doesn’t carry her past like a shadow — she carries light. She adores people, showers everyone with affection, and somehow seems to believe her purpose in life is to make sure no one else ever feels unwanted. Bea is love wrapped in fur, forgiveness on four legs, and a reminder that kindness always wins — even after cruelty tried to break it. She’s ready for the home she’s always deserved — one that will never hurt her, one that will treasure her the way she’s always deserved.<br/><br/>Bea is a 14-month-old, 42-pound Shepherd mix whose official title should probably be “Chief Happiness Officer.” If there were a handbook on how to be the world’s most forgiving, affectionate, and absurdly sweet dog, Bea wrote it — probably while wagging her tail and licking someone’s face for good measure. Let’s start with her résumé: Bea loves other dogs. Not in the “OMG I MUST BODY-SLAM YOU WITH LOVE” kind of way, but more like the chill friend who joins in on playdates when she feels like it and then flops down for a good group nap. She’s the cuddly type who believes in communal snuggles — like the Golden Girls, but with more fur and fewer cheesecakes. As for cats, Bea’s convinced they’re small, fascinating roommates who require gentle supervision. She’s basically a feline babysitter — she watches over them like a protective big sister and gives them little sniffs and licks if they’ll tolerate her. (She’s learned that cats have opinions about this. Strong ones.) Now, when it comes to kids — Bea’s all in, as long as they’re respectful. She’s met the neighbor girl, who clearly got the “be gentle with the dog’s ouchie leg” memo, and Bea responded with her usual sweetness. She’s that magical balance of playful and calm — a gentle guardian who enjoys company but isn’t trying to join the toddler Olympics. And strangers? Please. Bea greets everyone like a long-lost relative who just arrived for Thanksgiving. She gives hugs. She gives kisses. She does it all while balancing on her still-healing leg — because apparently, her love knows no limits or sense of self-preservation. She’s polite about it, too — this isn’t chaos, it’s charm. If you’re looking for a perfect dog with zero baggage, go adopt a stuffed animal. But if you want a real-life miracle — a dog who survived cruelty, healed with grace, and still believes humans are wonderful — Bea’s your girl. She’s sunshine with fur, forgiveness on four legs, and living proof that you can’t keep a good dog down.<br/><br/>Bea's energy level? A solid 4 out of 10 — meaning she’s the kind of dog who could watch you jog by from the porch and fully support you… from a distance… She’s not exactly a thrill-seeker when it comes to the open road. Car rides have only ever meant “vet visits,” so she’s still deciding whether vehicles are friends or foes. But she rides politely — no backseat drama, no motion sickness, and no attempts to take the wheel. As for her hobbies — Bea is a certified professional napper and TV connoisseur. She’s currently binging My Cousin Vinny and Steel Magnolias, and if you interrupt her viewing, she’ll politely sigh like an 80-year-old Southern woman with opinions about your life choices. She loves nothing more than a couch, a soft blanket, and her people. At her core, Bea is a gentle, loving soul who’s seen the worst of people and still chooses to love them anyway. She’s the kind of dog who could melt hearts in a retirement home or calm chaos in a classroom — but she’s also perfectly content just being your movie-night partner for life. She’d do best in a home with a fenced yard, where she can sunbathe in peace and avoid all that leash-walking foolishness until she’s ready.<br/><br/><br/>Let’s start with the basics — yes, she’s potty trained. You won’t find surprise puddles or “interpretive poop art” waiting for you when you get home. She’s also kennel trained, which means no Houdini acts, no operatic wailing, and no jailbreaks that leave your furniture in ruins. Chewing things that aren’t hers? Not Bea. She’s not in her “destructive toddler” phase — she’s in her “calm, classy adult who knows better” era. No trash diving, no counter surfing, no surprise home remodeling projects. And the barking? Still waiting on that one. Either she’s silently judging us all, or she just hasn’t found anything annoying enough to comment on yet. She’s got strong, silent type energy — the kind that lets her eyes and tail wags do all the talking.<br/><br/>What you really need to know, though, is that Bea is special. Like, “you’ll question how you ever lived without her” special. After everything she’s endured, she still greets the world with softness. She just wants someone to show her that the world isn’t scary, that love doesn’t hurt, and that her days of pain are behind her. She’s the kind of dog that makes even the most cynical person melt into a puddle of mush. If you think your heart can handle this much love and loyalty, fill out an adoption application at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app so we can send it to her foster family. Just be warned — once Bea’s in your life, you’ll never want to imagine a day without her. She’s waiting in Midwest City, OK, ready to prove that the best kind of love sometimes comes wrapped in fur and second chances.
If perfection wore fur, her name would be Bea.
Bea’s sweetness levels are so high, we’re considering warning labels. She’s the walking embodiment of “good girl energy,” complete with soulful eyes that could melt the coldest heart and a tail wag that could solve world peace. She doesn’t bark just to hear herself talk, doesn’t cause drama, and isn’t out here plotting household chaos like your average puppy terrorist. Nope — Bea is that rare, mythical creature: the dog who just wants to love and be loved in return. Her foster admits they’d happily keep her forever if life weren’t so rude about responsibilities and space limits. That’s how special Bea is — she’s the kind of dog that makes even seasoned rescuers question every “no more dogs” speech they’ve ever given. So if you’re looking for a reason to smile every morning, a cuddle partner who radiates peace, and a soul so pure it might just get you into heaven by association — Bea’s your girl.
Whenever you meet a dog like Bea, you’d assume she came from a lov
If perfection wore fur, her name would be Bea.
Bea’s sweetness levels are so high, we’re considering warning labels. She’s the walking embodiment of “good girl energy,” complete with soulful eyes that could melt the coldest heart and a tail wag that could solve world peace. She doesn’t bark just to hear herself talk, doesn’t cause drama, and isn’t out here plotting household chaos like your average puppy terrorist. Nope — Bea is that rare, mythical creature: the dog who just wants to love and be loved in return. Her foster admits they’d happily keep her forever if life weren’t so rude about responsibilities and space limits. That’s how special Bea is — she’s the kind of dog that makes even seasoned rescuers question every “no more dogs” speech they’ve ever given. So if you’re looking for a reason to smile every morning, a cuddle partner who radiates peace, and a soul so pure it might just get you into heaven by association — Bea’s your girl.
Whenever you meet a dog like Bea, you’d assume she came from a loving home — the kind where she was adored, spoiled with belly rubs, and only came to rescue through heartbreaking circumstances. And yes, her story is heartbreaking… just not in the way you’d expect. Bea is barely over a year old, but she’s already lived through more cruelty than any soul should endure. When she was just a puppy, someone — and we use that term loosely — tied a zip tie around her le
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Bea is from Pyr Paws N Fluffy Tails Rescue
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