Bear is an incredible dog with a sad past. After being tied up, left to die, abused, and neglected all he wants to do is love and be loved. Bear has separation anxiety and has to be crated when left home alone. When you open his crate he wants to give kisses and he wants a cheek rub. He is fully crate and house trained. Bear knows not to get on furniture and knows most of the basic commands. Although he weighs 94lbs be is a lap dog and is very content snuggling up with his owner. He loves to play tug-a-war, loves peanut butter filled kongs, and ear rubs. Bear gets along with larger dogs and likes to play tag with them. He doesn't do as well with small dogs and can not live with cats.

Bear needs a home with someone willing to buy him a nightlight as he doesn't care for the dark much. He also needs a furever home with someone that has time to spend with him to show him he isn't going to be left and doesn't need to stress about it.

Right by your side is where he wants to be. He is very protective and incredibly loving (lets not forget incredibly strong!). If you have ANY questions please do not hesitate to email us!

Heres a little tip and Bear will love you for it. He LOVES TO BE BRUSHED. His foster dad brushes him twice a day.

Bear will have to be adopted by someone located near Murfreesboro, TN. Bear has anxiety when meeting new people and his foster Dad will help the new adopter get acquainted with him.  The adopter would need to live close enough to go visit Bear, and work with his foster dad until Bear is comfortable.  Bear is a wonderful dog who has had a very hard life; yet, despite his abusive past, he craves love and attention.  His foster Dad took the time and patience to work with him and he now feels safe and knows he is loved. Bear’s adopter must be a very special person, and must allow Bear the patience to trust that a new person will not hurt him.  If you live close enough to Murfreesboro, and are willing to put in the effort necessary, then please contact us or fill out an adoption application.

Special thanks to Michelle Rice Blair of B&B Portraits for these incredible pictures of Bear.  Please click on the image below to go to Michelle's website.

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Step 1:   Please complete the adoption application in full; incomplete applications WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

Step 2:   Our Lead Adoption Coordinator will contact you and confirm your application has been received (please use our Contact Us form if you have not gotten a response within 7 days).

Step 3:   After you have received confirmation from our Lead Adoption Coordinator, your application will then be forwarded to communicate with one of our Adoption Coordinators.  The Adoption Coordinator is your point of contact during the adoption process.  

Step 4:   Once the Adoption Coordinator has finished processing your application, a volunteer will be selected to contact you to schedule a home visit. Home visits allow us to see where the dog will live, discuss any questions you have and review our adoption contract.

Step 5:   Once the application process is completed, the adoption package goes to the board of directors for a 24 hour review.

SSRR is very serious about the homes our dogs are placed in and want to ensure they never end up homeless again.  If you have any questions, please email us at rottie.info.ssrr@gmail.com . Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Rottweiler!

If you are interested in adopting this Rottweiler, please fill out an Adoption Application today.