BEAR BEAR #2026 - Offered by Owner - Small Adult
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · Adult (2 years) · Female · Hillsboro, OR
Notes from Cat's Cradle Rescue
Bear Bear came out of a true hoarder situation. Her owner was elderly and fell and had to go into hospice. Bear Bear is a wonderful cat. She is petite and will forever have a kitten quality to her because of her small stature. However, the person who brought her to me, knew her when she was a baby and assured me that she is 2 years old.
Bear Bear is a playful cat. When I sweep her living quarters she likes to chase the broom and "help" me clean up. She is a sweet little cat and is very beautiful. Everyone who sees her remarks at her striking amber eyes.
Bear Bear went to the vet when she arrived because her gums were very inflamed and needed to be evaluated. The vet said that her teeth looked good and gave her an antibiotic and steroid shot. The vet said that they often can get months of relief with this combination of treatment for this type of situation and i am happy to report that her gums look way better and much less painful. The vet said that a hoarder situation is the perfect place for viruses to lurk and that may be the cause of her condition. Thus, it will be important to monitor her teeth and get treatment should the inflammation return but it appears to be a manageable condition for her.
I am giving immune support with Forti Flora and L-Lysine in her food which will help manage this also. She loves canned food and I would recommend continuing with a serving daily and mix these two treatments into the wet food. She currently is eating American Journey canned chicken and Costco dry food.
Bear Bear lives in Salem with her rescuer and her rehoming fee is $100
This cat is offered for adoption due to the owner's personal circumstances. For more information on meeting and adopting this kitty, please fill out a pre-adoption application under "ADOPT" on our website at WWW.CATSCRADLERESCUE.COM. Your information will be forwarded to the owner for follow-ups and meeting arrangement.
Cat's Cradle is an all-volunteer, non-profit foster-home based rescue serving Oregon cats who need new homes. 100% of your adoption fee goes to provide for the medical and physical needs of the cats in our care. We invite you to become a foster parent and experience the great satisfaction of helping a cat or kitten in need.
About BEAR BEAR #2026 - Offered by Owner - Small Adult
Gets along with
- Cats
- Yes
Home and care
- House-trained
- Yes
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor Only
- Energy
- Moderate
- Grooming needs
- Low
- With new people
- Friendly
- Coat
- Short
Health
- Special needs
- Yes
AffectionateEager to pleaseEven-temperedGoofyIntelligentGood with seniorsOlder kids onlyPlayfulPlays with toys
As listed by Cat's Cradle Rescue. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact Cat's Cradle Rescue using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Cat's Cradle Rescue, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the cats care guide so you arrive prepared.

