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Sugar Bear

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium

About Sugar Bear

Richmond, VA

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Medium
Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Friendly, Smart, Loyal, Loves Kisses, Playful, Curious, Athletic
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Sugar Bear’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$375

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Sugar Bear's Story

Date Posted: 5/1/26<br/>Weight: 18lbs.<br/>Age: 10 months, born July 2024<br/>Breed: Australian Shepherd<br/><br/>Meet Sugar Bear!<br/><br/>Sugar bear is a male, australian shepherd, born at the end of July 2024! He came to B&B as an owner surrender due to his owners health. This handsome boy can be a little nervous around new people, but just wants all the love. This boy is very independent, but sometimes needs attention too. he enjoys belly rubs, chest rubs, under the arm rubs, neck, and behind the ears- all the rubs for this sweet boy! He will play with toys by himself but he also brings them right to you so you all can play together. He’s been learning to fetch with a ball, tug-of war with a rope, and learning sit/gentle when getting a treat! He loves to run up and down the fence line with the dogs next door! He is very active and loves to explore! <br/><br/>He loves it when his human gets ice from the fridge and if some drop on the floor- he will grab a piece at a time and run into the living room to eat it. He loves to sit on the couch so he’s able to look out the windows during the day and at night, he prefers to lay right under the tv so he can stare at you while you watch tv or right next to the couch so he’s reachable for pets! One of his favorite things is to sunbathe with the front door open, just enjoying the breeze from the screen door! <br/><br/>When its time for bed, he loves to lay on the bed with you but may not always stay there. He will wither lay on the floor next to the bed or in the hallway. But when you wake up, he’s back on the bed ready to kiss you when you wake up! <br/><br/>Sugar Bear does beg for food and his future adopter will have to work on that with him. He does ok in a car, can be skittish with dogs, walks well on a leash with his harness, and has never met children. Sugar bear has never crated and currently roams the house. He would do best in a home with a secure fence as he can be a little bit of an escape artist.<br/><br/>He is being fostered in Richmond, VA and is up to date on core vaccinations, has been dewormed, microchipped, neutered, and is on monthly preventatives. He has been heartworm tested and is negative. His adoption fee is $375 and covers the cost of core vaccinations along with the cost of his care while in foster. We require that all adopters, regardless of the dog’s age, are committed to ongoing training and socialization as part of responsible ownership. To apply to adopt Sugar Bear, visit www.beaglesandbentleys.org/adopt.<br/><br/>Note: Sending a Petfinder inquiry is not submitting an application. We require a completed adoption application to move forward with adoption.<br/><br/>Beagles and Bentleys has an across-the-board evaluative process that we apply to every application we review that prioritizes our animals in need. We conduct a vet reference check (all resident dogs must be altered/up to date on dhpp/rabies and monthly preventatives, and cats must be altered and up to date on rabies) and a virtual home visit call where we discuss the adoption process and see your home.

Date Posted: 5/1/26
Weight: 18lbs.
Age: 10 months, born July 2024
Breed: Australian Shepherd

Meet Sugar Bear!

Sugar bear is a male, australian shepherd, born at the end of July 2024! He came to B&B as an owner surrender due to his owners health. This handsome boy can be a little nervous around new people, but just wants all the love. This boy is very independent, but sometimes needs attention too. he enjoys belly rubs, chest rubs, under the arm rubs, neck, and behind the ears- all the rubs for this sweet boy! He will play with toys by himself but he also brings them right to you so you all can play together. He’s been learning to fetch with a ball, tug-of war with a rope, and learning sit/gentle when getting a treat! He loves to run up and down the fence line with the dogs next door! He is very active and loves to explore!

He loves it when his human gets ice from the fridge and if some drop on the floor- he will grab a piece at a time and run into the living room to eat it. He loves to

Date Posted: 5/1/26
Weight: 18lbs.
Age: 10 months, born July 2024
Breed: Australian Shepherd

Meet Sugar Bear!

Sugar bear is a male, australian shepherd, born at the end of July 2024! He came to B&B as an owner surrender due to his owners health. This handsome boy can be a little nervous around new people, but just wants all the love. This boy is very independent, but sometimes needs attention too. he enjoys belly rubs, chest rubs, under the arm rubs, neck, and behind the ears- all the rubs for this sweet boy! He will play with toys by himself but he also brings them right to you so you all can play together. He’s been learning to fetch with a ball, tug-of war with a rope, and learning sit/gentle when getting a treat! He loves to run up and down the fence line with the dogs next door! He is very active and loves to explore!

He loves it when his human gets ice from the fridge and if some drop on the floor- he will grab a piece at a time and run into the living room to eat it. He loves to sit on the couch so he’s able to look out the windows during the day and at night, he prefers to lay right under the tv so he can stare at you while you watch tv or right next to the couch so he’s reachable for pets! One of his favorite things is to sunbathe with the front door open, just enjoying the breeze from the screen door!

When its time for bed, he loves to lay on the bed with yo

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How To Adopt

Sugar Bear was listed as ADOPTABLE by Beagles and Bentleys
How can I adopt Sugar Bear?
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How can I find out if Sugar Bear is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Beagles and Bentleys for details on the pet.
When can I meet Sugar Bear?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Beagles and Bentleys will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Sugar Bear, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Beagles and Bentleys, and they'll be happy to help!
Beagles and Bentleys's Adoption Policy
Adopters must complete an adoption application. We then run references - vet and personal - and conduct a home visit for final adoption approval.

Sugar Bear is from Beagles and Bentleys

[Richmond, VA]

Our Mission
Beagles and Bentleys is dedicated to helping dogs in need find loving homes. We primarily rescue dogs in Virginia and surrounding states, and are 100% volunteer based.

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