For 11 years, Blue Bear had known nothing but the love of his owner. However, everything changed last week when circumstances forced his father to leave him at Trenton Pets Rock shelter.

Confused and distressed, the large Mastiff couldn’t understand why he was there or his dad was in tears. His barking echoed through the shelter, alarming the staff until they calmed him down.

Danielle Glieto, the shelter manager, approached Blue Bear, describing the moment: “I walked up to him, and he immediately leaned against me, allowing me to pet him. It was simply heartbreaking.” Glieto quickly realized that Blue Bear wasn’t aggressive but confused and sad about his situation.

Reassured that Blue Bear would not have to spend the night at the shelter, Glieto searched for a foster home.

The dog mourned the loss of his family, visibly upset during attempts to confine him for evaluations.

“He was distressed when we tried to put him in a cage,” Glieto shared. “We brought him into the office, and he sat on my lap.” Each time Blue Bear cried, tears streamed down his face, prompting Glieto to tear up.

Determined to find him a temporary home that night, Glieto faced a challenge: Blue Bear, weighing 130 pounds and suffering from severe arthritis in his hind legs, needed special care.

To raise awareness, she live-streamed Blue Bear’s story on Facebook, and soon, messages of support flooded in from across the country.

Fortunately, Madison, a local babysitter, saw the video and offered to foster Blue Bear, allowing him some much-needed comfort.

At her home, he began to relax. “We put a pillow on the floor for him, and he rested his head on it while Madison and I sat beside him, hugging him,” Glieto recalled. “He’s such a gentle giant.”

While Glieto continues communicating with Blue Bear’s father, she is committed to finding a stable environment for him during this uncertain time. “We’ll let him stay in the nursery to help him decompress,” she explained.

“Once the vet assesses his health and needs, we’ll start looking for a home with someone experienced in caring for large breeds. He may need vitamins and possibly acupuncture.”

Trenton Pets Rock is dedicated to supporting the animals in their community, working to dispel the misconceptions about shelters. “Many people don’t realize that we’re a no-kill shelter, so they hesitate to reach out for help,” Glieto added. “We want to create a more welcoming environment, showing that we can be a valuable resource.”

While Blue Bear’s future remains uncertain, one thing is clear: his tears will no longer fall alone.

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