Bear

*Seniors for Seniors! <br/>Adoption fee os $100 if you are 55 or older!<br/><br/>Bear is a truly special soul—a resilient senior Shepherd who has embraced his golden years with grace and quiet joy. This sweet old man has learned so much since coming to Starfish and continues to surprise everyone with his gentle spirit and willingness to learn.<br/><br/>Bear is a quick study and has already mastered house-training, navigating stairs, taking treats gently, understanding household boundaries, and walking nicely on a leash. Speaking of treats—he has never met one he didn’t love!<br/><br/>One of Bear’s most endearing qualities is his calm, gentle nature. He does wonderfully around children, even energetic ones, patiently accepting pets and attention. When things get a little too lively, he knows just when to quietly excuse himself and find a peaceful spot.<br/><br/>Grooming is a breeze with Bear. He loves being brushed, tolerates baths calmly, and sits patiently for nail trims. His groomer describes him as very sweet and exceptionally well-behaved.<br/><br/>A true gentleman, Bear is a non-barker and sleeps soundly through the night. While he can’t jump onto couches or beds, he happily snuggles into a soft dog bed, on carpeting, or against an ottoman. <br/><br/>Now that he’s fully embraced retirement, Bear enjoys a very short walk now and then, leisurely exploring a fenced yard, watching the world go by through a window, or soaking up the sun with a peaceful nap in the grass on warm days.<br/><br/>Bear is looking for a loving home where he can continue enjoying the simple pleasures of senior life—comfort, companionship, and plenty of treats.<br/><br/>If you’re searching for a calm, affectionate, and deeply rewarding companion, Bear just might be your perfect match. <br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting/meeting this pup , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application . Your application will be reviewed by our team and if it is a good fit, we will send to the foster family to set up a meet!<br/><br/>The adoption fee of $100 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm and any other necessary medical treatment to assure a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe breed, since our pups all come from shelters we can not and will not make any guarantee on breed or size. We can tell you that they are 100% RESCUED! And that is the BEST breed!<br/><br/>*please note that we are a foster home based rescue and we do home visits as part of the adoption process - we are unable to adopt to families who live outside of the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Thank you for your understanding.

*Seniors for Seniors!
Adoption fee os $100 if you are 55 or older!

Bear is a truly special soul—a resilient senior Shepherd who has embraced his golden years with grace and quiet joy. This sweet old man has learned so much since coming to Starfish and continues to surprise everyone with his gentle spirit and willingness to learn.

Bear is a quick study and has already mastered house-training, navigating stairs, taking treats gently, understanding household boundaries, and walking nicely on a leash. Speaking of treats—he has never met one he didn’t love!

One of Bear’s most endearing qualities is his calm, gentle nature. He does wonderfully around children, even energetic ones, patiently accepting pets and attention. When things get a little too lively, he knows just when to quietly excuse himself and find a peaceful spot.

Grooming is a breeze with Bear. He loves being brushed, tolerates baths calmly, and sits patiently for nail trims. His groomer describes him as very sweet and exceptio

*Seniors for Seniors!
Adoption fee os $100 if you are 55 or older!

Bear is a truly special soul—a resilient senior Shepherd who has embraced his golden years with grace and quiet joy. This sweet old man has learned so much since coming to Starfish and continues to surprise everyone with his gentle spirit and willingness to learn.

Bear is a quick study and has already mastered house-training, navigating stairs, taking treats gently, understanding household boundaries, and walking nicely on a leash. Speaking of treats—he has never met one he didn’t love!

One of Bear’s most endearing qualities is his calm, gentle nature. He does wonderfully around children, even energetic ones, patiently accepting pets and attention. When things get a little too lively, he knows just when to quietly excuse himself and find a peaceful spot.

Grooming is a breeze with Bear. He loves being brushed, tolerates baths calmly, and sits patiently for nail trims. His groomer describes him as very sweet and exceptionally well-behaved.

A true gentleman, Bear is a non-barker and sleeps soundly through the night. While he can’t jump onto couches or beds, he happily snuggles into a soft dog bed, on carpeting, or against an ottoman.

Now that he’s fully embraced retirement, Bear enjoys a very short walk now and then, leisurely exploring a fenced yard, watching the world go by through a window, o