Bear's Chance to Heal - We Need Your Help!

It’s not everyday the UAF is able to save an animal who is in an absolute medical crisis and yet acts as though the world is in perfect working order. And that’s exactly the scenario we find ourselves in with Bear. At three years-old, those who first met the lab-shepherd mix at YHS described him as a “quiet soul,” a dog with an incredible “calming effect.” Sure enough, there is something about this dog that seems to radiate peace and hope – despite the awful condition he’s found himself in. Both Bear’s back knees have cruciate ligament damage. What is perhaps most sad of all is that Bear knows YHS all too well; in the past year he would find himself and another canine cohort caught by animal control and held at YHS until his owner would bail him out. Eventually, Bear’s owner decided that the sweet dog wasn’t worth the bailout money, and he surrendered him to YHS permanently. There, Bear was moved to the e-list because of his leg injuries – until UAF heard his story and pulled him out of the shelter.

Now, he’s a UAF dog; he’s been given what every dog and cat so desperately deserves – the simple chance to heal. We want nothing more than to see Bear running through the hills, walking with a loving new family, and getting a little piece of the world he’s always been so good back, but we need help. Bear’s medical bills will likely cost around $2,500. We’re calling on all the animal lovers in this community to help us heal this special dog. If you can help, please let us know.