Bear

Age: 6 years, 3 months<br/>Weight: 72 lbs<br/>Adoption Fee: $170<br/><br/>Dogs? Possibly! He was reported to be dog friendly from his previous shelter, but is staying in a foster home that does not have another dog. A meet and greet with potential canine-siblings would be required to make sure Bear will be happy.<br/>Cats? No, thank you! Bear has a strong prey drive and would be tempted to chase cats.<br/>Kids? Teenagers or older adults are preferred as they are better at giving space. <br/><br/>About: Bear is a 6-year-old shepherd mix with a friendly heart and a gentle spirit. Recently transferred to Ark-Valley, he's settling in nicely and already winning over everyone he meets! Bear enjoys being around people, soaking up attention, and would love a home where he can relax and feel secure. If you are looking for a loyal companion with a calm, loving personality, Bear might be your perfect match. <br/><br/>Interested in adopting? Fill out our Adoption Matchmaker Application at https://www.ark-valley.org/adoption-matchmaker-application/. To confirm we received it or to learn more about a specific animal, call or text 719-395-2737, or email us at info@ark-valley.org. Some pets live in foster homes, so we recommend calling prior to visiting to confirm the pet's current location.<br/><br/>Hours:<br/>By appointment: Sundays & Wednesdays<br/>Walk-ins: 12–5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday<br/><br/>Note: We do not DNA test our animals to determine breeds. The listed breed(s) are either an educated guess from staff based on physical characteristics, or from information given by their previous home.

Age: 6 years, 3 months
Weight: 72 lbs
Adoption Fee: $170

Dogs? Possibly! He was reported to be dog friendly from his previous shelter, but is staying in a foster home that does not have another dog. A meet and greet with potential canine-siblings would be required to make sure Bear will be happy.
Cats? No, thank you! Bear has a strong prey drive and would be tempted to chase cats.
Kids? Teenagers or older adults are preferred as they are better at giving space.

About: Bear is a 6-year-old shepherd mix with a friendly heart and a gentle spirit. Recently transferred to Ark-Valley, he's settling in nicely and already winning over everyone he meets! Bear enjoys being around people, soaking up attention, and would love a home where he can relax and feel secure. If you are looking for a loyal companion with a calm, loving personality, Bear might be your perfect match.

Interested in adopting? Fill out our Adoption Matchmaker Application at https://www.ark-valley.org/adoption-matchmaker-

Age: 6 years, 3 months
Weight: 72 lbs
Adoption Fee: $170

Dogs? Possibly! He was reported to be dog friendly from his previous shelter, but is staying in a foster home that does not have another dog. A meet and greet with potential canine-siblings would be required to make sure Bear will be happy.
Cats? No, thank you! Bear has a strong prey drive and would be tempted to chase cats.
Kids? Teenagers or older adults are preferred as they are better at giving space.

About: Bear is a 6-year-old shepherd mix with a friendly heart and a gentle spirit. Recently transferred to Ark-Valley, he's settling in nicely and already winning over everyone he meets! Bear enjoys being around people, soaking up attention, and would love a home where he can relax and feel secure. If you are looking for a loyal companion with a calm, loving personality, Bear might be your perfect match.

Interested in adopting? Fill out our Adoption Matchmaker Application at https://www.ark-valley.org/adoption-matchmaker-application/. To confirm we received it or to learn more about a specific animal, call or text 719-395-2737, or email us at info@ark-valley.org. Some pets live in foster homes, so we recommend calling prior to visiting to confirm the pet's current location.

Hours:
By appointment: Sundays & Wednesdays
Walk-ins: 12–5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday

Note: We do not D