05/28/2026
April's Furry Friends time! Meet Bear!
Bear is a 2-year-old, neutered male pittie who came to us as a surrender. We were told he might struggle in a shelter environment — that he could shut down or act out. And while he didn’t settle as easily as some dogs do, we never gave up on him.
Because underneath it all, Bear is just a sensitive boy who lacks confidence.
He doesn’t need “fixing.” He needs a leader. Someone to show him he’s safe, that he’s good, and that he belongs in this world.
Once Bear began to trust us, we saw his true personality start to shine. Knowing he would benefit from extra structure and guidance, we sent him to foster with The Dog Company, a local training and boarding facility.
There, he worked on:
Sit
Down
Place
Stay
Leash skills
Socialization
And guess what? He learned. He excelled. He was ready.
But still… no adoption interest.
Now Bear is in a foster home, and he’s thriving. He is:
House trained
Crate trained
Happy and settled in a home environment
So why hasn’t he been adopted?
Sometimes Bear doesn’t make the best first impression. New situations can make him timid at first. He may seem unsure. But give him a little patience — just a moment to process — and suddenly he’s wiggling all over for butt scratches and belly rubs.
That shy, hesitant first impression? That’s not the real Bear.
The real Bear is silly. Zoomy. Affectionate. Loyal. A total love bug once he feels safe.
He just needs someone willing to look past the first few minutes and see the sweet teddy bear underneath.
Can you give Bear that chance?
We promise he’ll repay you with the cutest wiggly love.
Please SHARE this post with everyone you know, as Bear as been one of the longest residents at the Humane Society of Wicomico County Since Bear is in a foster home, please call to set up a meet and greet at the shelter. -April
410-749-7603
The Powell Legacy Group of Coldwell Banker Realty