Bear was such a joy to be around. He wasn't the one that always wanted the lovin, but he was always by my side. I will never forget the time at a park he got away from me, after searching for awhile, I was heading to the ranger station to get some help to look for him, and there he was, just waiting for me. He gave me the look like what in world took you so long. And then when we brought Lauren home, he watche dover her like she was his. He was always so good with little kids or little fur babies. The first time he met his kids, his tail was wagging and he was so gentle with them. He had the kindest eyes you have ever seen. The last year was pretty rough for him, he was dx with diabetes when his eye hernatied and had to be removed, and of course it was the eye without the cataract, so he was blind. Then he lost his daughter in March and had to move in July. He was so patient with us and such an important part of this family. He will be missed deeply.