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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Bear is a small to medium sized dog weighing approximately 14kg. He is neutered and his vaccinations are up-to-date. He is fully housetrained, travels well in the car and walks nicely on a lead. He is happy to be left alone for short periods, and is quite happy to be by himself in another room when his adopters are working.Bear was found as a puppy in a drain near railway tracks in Romania and was rescued along with his family. After 5+ years in the UK, Bear is unfortunately looking for a new home due to a change in his family’s circumstances. They are devastated, but want to do what is best for Bear.Bear takes a little time to trust, but once you are in his inner circle, he is so happy to see his immediate and extended family. Bear is not a fan of guests he does not know, so would benefit from a quiet household with a consistent approach to introducing people who are unfamiliar to him. He thrives on consistency and routine.Bear is as happy playing as he is to be sleeping on the cosiest bed/sofa. He enjoys a brain game as well. He likes attention, generally in the mornings/late evenings before spending time by himself most of the time, unless something more exciting is happening like someone grating cheese downstairs! He is fairly low maintenance and falls asleep in a heartbeat when he is comfortable! On walks, he has zero reaction to humans but will happily ignore other dogs unless they react to him first. He enjoys seeing the various cats of the neighbourhood who headbutt him to say hello! He walks well on a lead but can get spooked by loud noises (large lorries, motorbikes etc.).Bear has never lived with any other animals or children but does go to a dog sitter who has his own confident rescue dog, and they get on fine with no issues. There have never been guarding issues with food/toys. Bear knows basic tricks like sit, round, lie down and paw. He can wee on command for his final action of the evening, before retiring to his crate.Bear does have a mild luxating patella which has been vet checked in early 2026 and confirmed as mild and common and not causing him any pain. He has an occasional small hop in his walk for this (very minimal).

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Stray2Me Rescue
Living with BEAR
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Stray2Me Rescue · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing BEAR home

What you'll need for BEAR in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About BEAR

What life with BEAR looks like

BEAR is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Stray2Me Rescue in United Kingdom.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting BEAR, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about BEAR?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Stray2Me Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw BEAR on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt BEAR if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Stray2Me Rescue will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is BEAR already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if BEAR isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Stray2Me Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know BEAR and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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