My name is
Bear!

Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team, Inc.

My basic info

Breed

Golden Retriever/Great Pyrenees

Color

Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut

Age

Puppy

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

15935751-2020-2168

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Shots current

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Bear is a happy and friendly dog with a sweet smile. He generally gets along well with dogs of all sizes and loves to play chase and wrestle in the yard. He is respectful of smaller dogs and usually takes a low position to make them more comfortable. He is gentle with people and has done well with both adults and children alike. The only issue with small children is his size, and he may lean against or push on a small child being unaware of his body size and space.

Bear loves “sniffing walks” and to explore his neighborhood, but must remain on a leash at all times. He understands the commands sit, down, wait, and “inside”. He is responsive to liver treats (his favorite) and is usually gentle when taking one. Bear prefers to chew on soft toys. He sleeps on the couch at night and prefers a soft surface due to his past leg surgery. In typical Pyrennes fashion, he can be protective of his home and yard. He will bark to let others know that he is guarding his space but is fine with people entering the home. He has never met a stranger and is very enthusiastic to make new friends.

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs.

See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom)

You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteer

See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom)

Rescue

Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team, Inc.

Contact info

Pet ID

15935751-2020-2168

Contact

Catherine Awad

Phone

(703) 961-1056

adoption@fancycats.org

Website

http://www.fancycats.org

Address

P. O. Box 182, Herndon, VA 20172

Donation

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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our adopters fill out an application that screens for problems that may be detrimental to our cats and kittens. Once the adopter is approved we provide veterinary referrals which help with low cost spays or neuters for the kittens that are too young at the time of adoption. We are always available to help with behavioral issues that arise. We provide numerous information sheets in our adoption folders, plus the medical background of each cat. The only fees involved with our program are adoption fees that offset our veterinary bills.

Adoption application

https://fancycats.org/

Go meet their pets

Our adoptions are held at the Fair Lakes PETsMART in Fairfax Virginia, at the Chantilly PetsMART, at the Gainesville PetsMART, and at the Springfield PetsMART
Check our website for upcoming adoptions. www.fancycats.org

More about this rescue

Fancy Cats Rescue Team was founded to provide the community a "safety net" for cats and kittens that are abused and abandoned, or added to the euthanasia list at the shelters that we are currently participating with. We are a 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Organization and participate with the United Way/CFC #8929. The goal is to have no kill shelters in place. Education and responsible pet ownership are the foundation of our organization. Our program provides literature, counseling, referral services and educational resources to families and individuals needing guidance. Teaching people responsible pet guardianship by spay and neutering their pets, behavioral modification and health concerns. We also provide a mentoring environment for our youth volunteers where they can learn the rewards of community service while caring for animals that need their gentle, loving kindness. They also interact with the community providing self-confidence and the ability to interact with a variety of cultures and diverse backgrounds. Once an animal is received into our program, they remain with us until a safe, appropriate home is found. They are never euthanized based on their age or space limitations. They are given appropriate medical care, immunizations, spays or neuters and endless hours of tender, loving care. We are an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff. We are funded by community donations, 91% goes toward the care and well being of our animals. Our adoption fees help offset our veterinary bills.