A Dog Named Bear is Homeless Again

. Bear, an 11-year-old German Shepherd being boarded as a charity case at an area Red Bank animal hospital, had found a home following the death of his owner, Gertrude "Trudie" Poole.

Poole, 71, a dog lover who was described by her obituary as an animal rights activist, died at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune at the end of September. At the end she told friends she only wanted to leave the hospital bed to let Bear know that she hadn't abandoned him.

Bear, a certified therapy dog, looked to have been adopted after Patch first ran an article highlighting his plight a week ago. Unfortunately, a dispute with the new would-be owner and a landlord with a strict no large breed dog policy has found Bear back at the animal hospital waiting for adoption.

Once again, Bear is without a home.

According to Poole's friend, Angelina, who declined to provide her last name, Bear is in good health for his age and is very good with people. He is likely not a good fit for homes with other dogs, however. This puts Bear in a precarious position, as it eliminates a large segment of the animal-loving population that already has one or more pets.

Bear is not used to going on walks since Poole was unable to take him in the last years of her life, Angelina said, though he loves to play ball in the yard. Bear also enjoys cars rides and is well behaved, Angelina said.

If you’re able to help give bear a home or know someone who is, please contact Angelina by email at time2walkthedog@aol.com. Any questions can be directed to your local editor at Red Bank–Shrewsbury Patch by email at edward.vanembden@patch.com or by phone at 732-395-1924.