Puppy That Looks Like A Bear Cub Was Abandoned For Being “Too Big To Sell,” Finds A Loving Home
Bertram has had a rocky start to life but has eventually become a rock star. The Pomeranian was abandoned at just 5 months old because his breeders deemed him too big to sell. However, artist Kathy Grayson discovered his photos online and simply couldn’t resist the pup.
“I saw Bert on PetFinder.com—there were three little photos,” Grayson told Bored Panda. “I thought the magic of knowing your new friend immediately wasn’t real until I felt it! His little face, his blue bandana, his giant paws and eyes pointing different directions, he was grey-colored, not brown, as a puppy, the expression on his face spoke to me, I knew it would be him.”
She adopted Bertie from a shelter in Oklahoma and now they both live in New York City, and the adorable chocolate Pom who looks like a tiny bear couldn’t be happier.
To document her four-legged buddy’s everyday life, Grayson set him up an Instagram account. From taking walks and naps to enjoying play dates and snacks, Bertie’s photos took over the platform, and now his fan army is 437,000 people strong. Continue scrolling to get to know the fella yourself!
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Recalling which pics really boosted Bertie’s popularity, Kathy said the initial growth was probably caused by a few cute shots where he fell asleep in the supermarket and fetched a meatball, but it was when she dressed him up as Paddington Bear that the Pom caused an explosion of happiness on his account. The Pom’s owner thinks it must’ve been around the time Paddington 2 hit the movie theatres. “He really looked just like the bear in the movie, it was uncanny. He is a little bear cub.” He sometimes even gets recognized on the street.
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In his spare time, Bertie “works” as an art connoisseur in his owner’s gallery The Hole. “People come to the art gallery where he works to give him presents and take photos. He is always very nice to fans! Lots of kisses,” Kathy explained. “Working at the art gallery, he gets to stay with me all day, which is definitely what he prefers. His favorite place is the dog park so every afternoon, he pulls me over there, he can wrestle and hump with all his friends.”
Spending so much time with the pup, it has become evident for Kathy that his mission is to bring happiness and joy to as many people as possible, so she just tries to capture his talent for it and share it widely. “The internet is a dark place! I want to help provide an antidote to all the ugliness and simply put a smile on people’s faces with his little brown face.”
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Omg!! I was thinking of paddington when I saw these
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I feel sorry for all these designer pets. Too big? Not wanted. Too small? Not wanted. Fur not the right colour? Not wanted. Tail not right? Not wanted. And where to these unwanted animals end? Usually in shelters and maybe adopted, if they get lucky.
I guess if the breeder specialises in Pomeranians, then those coming to them for one wouldn't want this one. They probably breed dozens every year, so can't be bothered looking for a home for the oddball (I think he's perfect, but oddball to them). They should at least make a donation to the shelter whenever they drop off a reject though.
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He's a cutie for sure, but I can't help feeling that animals like this are exploited for instagram.
For me, it comes down to responsibility. If someone takes good care of their pet, I don't see the issue for the animal itself. I'd be more concerned about other people acquiring a pet for which they may not be suited. This has happened with popular movies that launched sales of certain animals, which were then abandoned. On the other hand, some animal sanctuaries use social media quite well to educate the public and raise funds.
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Ramsey and Cartago send their best regards! IMG_202003...303f79.jpg 
I’ve met a pom pom that looks like a bear! His name was moose and he was so flomfy. He was a good boi, as is this pupper
Too big to sell? He's so small! Breeders like that are a whole new class of scumbag. Just like the family in my town who gave their six year old dog up for adoption because the new place they were moving to didn't allow dogs. Move somewhere that does then, it's hot hard. There are so many stupid reasons why people put animals up for adoption and there's no guarantee they ever will be. That makes me really sad.
okay... but where's the puppy? there are literally like 15 pictures of a tiny bear....? what???
I have a Pom that’s considered big, also. I wouldn’t have him any other way. He’s sweet and my best buddy.
He's living his best life now. The breeders should be charged with animal cruelty and have their license revoked for abandoning him.
I do not approve forcing the animals to wear clothes (if this is not absolutely necessary), but the Paddington outfit is a real win!
Who would not want this perfect lil man!?!? He's absolutely adorable!
These animals breeders are a nasty bunch. Animals are not for social status or toys. Why breeders have bred dogs and cats with extremely flat faces? These poor creatures have huge health problems, heart disease, lungs and can not take high heat in summer. They die younger than others. Flat faced dogs and cats have terrible trouble giving birth because the female's organs are not the right size to let the baby pass in a very narrow passage. The heads are to big and most of the times the mothers have a cesarean. Cruel treatments beyond any decent human understanding.
He`s so cute. But I wish people wouldn`t put clothes on dogs....that`s just so wrong.
I really hate when people dress up animals to look like people but the Paddington Bear one was cute. Mainly because Paddington bear is not a person but an animal icon. It was cute.
Very cute, looks like a good pet. I have major issues with all these animals dressed and posed for their internet fame. Are they really adored or constantly viewed as an object to be displayed in more and more novel ways in order to be monetized?
Omg!! I was thinking of paddington when I saw these
Load More Replies... I feel sorry for all these designer pets. Too big? Not wanted. Too small? Not wanted. Fur not the right colour? Not wanted. Tail not right? Not wanted. And where to these unwanted animals end? Usually in shelters and maybe adopted, if they get lucky.
I guess if the breeder specialises in Pomeranians, then those coming to them for one wouldn't want this one. They probably breed dozens every year, so can't be bothered looking for a home for the oddball (I think he's perfect, but oddball to them). They should at least make a donation to the shelter whenever they drop off a reject though.
Load More Replies... He's a cutie for sure, but I can't help feeling that animals like this are exploited for instagram.
For me, it comes down to responsibility. If someone takes good care of their pet, I don't see the issue for the animal itself. I'd be more concerned about other people acquiring a pet for which they may not be suited. This has happened with popular movies that launched sales of certain animals, which were then abandoned. On the other hand, some animal sanctuaries use social media quite well to educate the public and raise funds.
Load More Replies... Ramsey and Cartago send their best regards! IMG_202003...303f79.jpg
I’ve met a pom pom that looks like a bear! His name was moose and he was so flomfy. He was a good boi, as is this pupper
Too big to sell? He's so small! Breeders like that are a whole new class of scumbag. Just like the family in my town who gave their six year old dog up for adoption because the new place they were moving to didn't allow dogs. Move somewhere that does then, it's hot hard. There are so many stupid reasons why people put animals up for adoption and there's no guarantee they ever will be. That makes me really sad.
okay... but where's the puppy? there are literally like 15 pictures of a tiny bear....? what???
I have a Pom that’s considered big, also. I wouldn’t have him any other way. He’s sweet and my best buddy.
He's living his best life now. The breeders should be charged with animal cruelty and have their license revoked for abandoning him.
I do not approve forcing the animals to wear clothes (if this is not absolutely necessary), but the Paddington outfit is a real win!
Who would not want this perfect lil man!?!? He's absolutely adorable!
These animals breeders are a nasty bunch. Animals are not for social status or toys. Why breeders have bred dogs and cats with extremely flat faces? These poor creatures have huge health problems, heart disease, lungs and can not take high heat in summer. They die younger than others. Flat faced dogs and cats have terrible trouble giving birth because the female's organs are not the right size to let the baby pass in a very narrow passage. The heads are to big and most of the times the mothers have a cesarean. Cruel treatments beyond any decent human understanding.
He`s so cute. But I wish people wouldn`t put clothes on dogs....that`s just so wrong.
I really hate when people dress up animals to look like people but the Paddington Bear one was cute. Mainly because Paddington bear is not a person but an animal icon. It was cute.
Very cute, looks like a good pet. I have major issues with all these animals dressed and posed for their internet fame. Are they really adored or constantly viewed as an object to be displayed in more and more novel ways in order to be monetized?
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