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Male Dog, Akita
Akita / Mixed (Medium Coat)
Description:
Meet Bear, the Akita mix! Bear came to the Shelter after his previous guardian was unable to continue caring for him. He lived in a home with other dogs and really enjoyed their company. At the Shelter, staff have incorporated Bear into playgroups and report that he really seems to enjoy the interaction â doing big goofy play bows and romping around with his canine friends. A home with another dog would likely be a great enrichment to Bearâs life. When first meeting people, Bear can be a bit cautious (this can be fairly typical of the breed so we definitely recommend doing some research prior to adoption). But with time and patience, Bear warms up â knows sit, gives small kisses and walks nicely on leash. In his previous home, Bear spent a lot of time outdoors so he may need some patience in the transition into indoor living. His previous guardian reports that he is a curious dog who is treat motivated and loves to run. Bear has lived with cats and may do well with dog-savvy cats provided there is a thoughtful, slow introduction. He loves riding in the car and putting his head out the window to smell the fresh air. Bear would thrive with a dog savvy adopter and in a home that is lower traffic and/or in a quieter neighborhood (think country living!). Please note: Our Santa Cruz locationâs Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end âmeet and greetsâ (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If youâd like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.
