Meet Baby Bear: Not at shelter.

Source listing notes: Joan

Rustburg, VA · 11 months · German Shepherd Dog (medium coat)

Listed since Aug 31, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 21, 2026

In the shelter’s words

BABY BEAR is making huge progress with his training, and is learning not to jump on volunteers, and to show affection more appropriately than just leaping madly on to his human of the moment. He has completely recovered from his bout of Parvovirus, and is putting on weight, and enjoying a routine at the shelter. We would love to have him in a home with an experienced family. Due to his occasional resource guarding, which can be controlled by a knowledgeable family, we would like him to go to a home with older kids, or no kids at all. Are you experienced with German Shepherds and their propensity to nibble and be mouthy? If so, you would be a great possibility for his new family! He is under a year-old, a great size, and very smart and willing to please! We have trainers who would be willing to give you advice and work with you as he makes the transition from shelter to pet. Apply here: https://www.friendsofcampbellcounty.org/info/adoption Update: Baby Bear is full of life and his energy is now that of a young puppy who needs an outlet, guidance, and training. It is so good to see a dog full of himself after being deathly ill. we need to address behavioral issues regarding resource guarding, as that is a concern right now. currently he is recommended only for experienced doctors and one willing to consult with a trainer. ******* Baby Bear was brought to us by his family because he was sick. They had never taken him into a vet, and that was the first thing we did, after he had been signed over to us. at the Animal Emergency Clinic, he was diagnosed with Parvovirus in addition to having a heavy load of parasites, and dehydration and emaciation. This boy was in rough shape! 24 hours at the emergency hospital, followed by three days at Altavista Animal Clinic, has made a huge difference for him, and he is now back at the shelter where we are treating him like the special little boy he truly is. We are helping him gain weight, and feel good about being alive! For a dog who was sick, he is pretty social, and is willing to let us make friends with him. If you are a German Shepherd lover, this might be just the dog for you! We were told he is a little iffy about food, and that is not unusual in dogs that have not had enough to eat. We are hoping he will bounce back quickly so he can find his perfect new home with someone who will love and care for him the way he’s so deserves. PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

RescueGroups record ID: 22748889

What this home needs

• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Due to his occasional resource guarding, which can be controlled by a knowledgeable family, we would like him to go to a home with older kids, or no kids at all.”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

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