Breed: Labrador mix?

Sex: Male

Age: 2 years approx

Size: Medium (45 lbs)

Color: Black

Coat: Smooth

Notes: Bear, male, 2 years, 45 lbs, very sweet needing a furever home.

Tina says "A friend of mine found him lying on the main road in downtown Norton. I went with her to try to figure out who he belonged to. He is very smart. Stood by the door until we opened it and jumped in the car. Was super sweet and well mannered. Makes me very sad that his owner has not claimed him. He had a camouflage collar on when we found him. I know he was very sad when he was put in the animal control truck."

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This dog has been available for 102 days

If you are interested in Bear phone 276-679-6750 for an appointment to meet him at Wise County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday - Friday 10am - 3:30pm, .

Still available for adoption on this date: Mar 3rd 2026

Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.

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There is no adoption fee but you must spay/neuter the animal and have the pet vaccinated against Rabies within 30 days of adoption. Dogs kept in Wise County must have a County Dog License.

• Adoption of dogs is open to residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, Russell and Dickenson County areas of Virginia.
• WCAS will allow dogs to be adopted if the adoption application is approved by WCDS and the Animal Control Officer in the county the animal will go to.
• All adopted animals are required to be spayed or neutered by VA Code Section 3.1-796.126:3 at the adopters expense. Also, VA Code Section 3.1-796.97:1 requires all owners of a domesticated dog or cat to have the animal vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian when the animal reaches the age of 4 months.
• Wise County ordinance requires all dogs kept in Wise County to have a County Dog license. County Dog licenses can be purchased at the Wise County Treasurers Office in the County Courthouse. Click here for more information.