My name is Bear!

Meet Papa Bear


This extremely handsome boy came to us from an unfortunate hoarding situation with 8 other dogs. His heartbreaking start to life left him cowering, terrified of everything and everyone. After lots and lots of love and snuggles from the staff, plenty of hard work from Bear, and even more courage, he has blossomed into a loving and playful dog. He still has a lot to learn about the world and is a careful and cautious boy with all new things. He will need a very kind and patient home who can continue his progress in the real world.


Papa Bear absolutely adores other dogs and it will be critical that his new home has either another dog or regular access to a dog who can be his bestie, his role model, and a playful companion. No small dogs though please, Bear is more comfortable with dogs his own size. His home should also have a yard to play in while he works up the courage to navigate a new neighbourhood on a leash.


Do you think you have the gentle and supportive home that Bear needs? Fill out an application for us to review, and ask staff to arrange a meet at the Burnaby Centre. Papa Bear will need time to build some trust with his new guardians so an approved applicant will want to be prepared for a few bonding sessions in the shelter before the big day.

Visit our centre to meet this pet during viewing hours at 3202 Norland Ave, learn more about their ideal match and apply to adopt in person; or Submit an online application adopt.spca.bc.ca and staff will contact the first suitable adopter to set-up a visit! Kindly note that due to the high number of applications and the availability of walk-in adoptions, an online applicant would have to be available to come in for a meet within 24 hrs Our viewing/adoption hours are: 1pm-5pm Monday - Wednesday, Friday 1pm-4pm Weekends Closed Thursday to the public.
Primary Color: Black Brown
Weight: 24.1
Age: 1yrs 6mths 3wks