Older Pooch Loves To Snuggle, Hopes To Find Loving Owners

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Patch recently partnered with the SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County. Each week, we will bring you the cutest pets looking for homes. Here are this week's adorable adoptables. Click on their names for more information.

Charlie Bear

My name is Charlie Bear and I am a full-on ladies’ man! I am an older gentleman who loves to snuggle and relax with a loving owner. My life was a bit rough previously, so I tend to be very shy and nervous when I meet new people. But if you give me a few days, I’ll warm up to you and become your very own furry shadow! I am a sweet boy who barks only occasionally and wants nothing more than a quiet, loving home.

After a day together, I became my foster mom’s shadow and snuggle-bug on the couch. Whether she sits on the floor or the couch, I immediately curl up next to her. When she is working at her desk, I nap on the floor right next to her. When she gets up to walk around, I follow her and keep a close eye on her. We enjoy walks around the backyard to stretch our legs and enjoy the outside smells!

I am more nervous with men than women (hence, being a ladies’ man). After two weeks, I am still very shy with my foster dad. But I am slowly warming up to him. I will walk up to him sometimes, sniff him, and let him scratch my head. If he has my favorite treats, I may even put my head on his lap! But sometimes my shyness takes over and I will walk away from him if he approaches me. Though he sneaks up on me when I am napping on the couch and will just sit next to me to scratch my belly and head. This is helping me to warm up to him even more!

I am a laid back boy who loves to sleep and snuggle, but that doesn’t mean I can’t be active sometimes. We go for family walks around the neighborhood and I love to smell EVERYTHING! I also enjoy soft squeaky toys (sometimes just to carry around and sometimes to chew on). Recently, I’ve even begun playing with my foster doggy brother! We chase each other or a soccer ball and we have even started to play-wrestle outside!

In short, I am a shy-but-loving dog looking for a wonderful home with an easy-going family! Can you imagine me as your cuddle-buddy? I sure can!

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