In the heart of Milwaukee, a spirited 16-year-old Shih Tzu known for his love of adventure found himself at the center of an unexpected journey.
His human, Jenny Hazard, reminisces about his younger days as a “runner,” a trait that foreshadowed the evening’s events.
As it turns out, Bear isn’t done with his adventuring just yet.
The adventure began on the evening of January 24th, under the cloak of twilight.
Bear, perhaps feeling the itch for one more adventure, discovered the backyard gate slightly ajar.
To Bear, this was an open invitation to explore the world beyond the familiar confines of his home.
Jenny Hazard, upon realizing her beloved Bear was missing, was plunged into a state of panic.
The chilly Milwaukee air and Bear’s known heart condition painted a grim picture of the potential dangers he faced.
Hazard’s worry for her senior pet was palpable, as she envisioned him lost and vulnerable in the cold night.
Refusing to sit idly by, Hazard launched into action, her search efforts quickly expanding to social media.
The community’s eyes and ears were now on the lookout for the wandering Shih Tzu, hoping for any sign of his whereabouts.
Then, a glimmer of hope shone through the darkness.
A message arrived, unexpected yet warmly received: “Your dog is down at Finks.”
Finks, a local tavern known for its friendly atmosphere, was the last place Hazard would have thought to look.
Yet, there was Bear, making friends and basking in the warmth of human kindness.
The image of Bear, happily nestled among the patrons of Finks, brought a mix of emotions to Hazard.
Relief washed over her, mingled with a touch of bewilderment.
“What’s he doing at a bar?” she wondered, a question that echoed the whimsical nature of Bear’s night out.
It turned out that Bear’s charm had captivated a group of barhoppers.
Upon finding him the fun-loving little Shih Tzu, they decided to include him in their night’s plans.
This spontaneous act of kindness not only ensured Bear’s safety but also made him the star of the evening.
Bear’s popularity at the bar illustrated the community’s capacity for kindness in the best and most humorous of ways.
“They took good care of him, and I guess he was pretty popular,” Hazard mused.
Bear’s unexpected adventure at Finks turned a potentially perilous night into a story worth telling.
“Old man breaks free — goes to bar,” Hazard jokes, summarizing the escapade with a line that captures the essence of Bear’s adventure and the joy it brought to all involved.
Learn more about Bear’s bar-hopping escapade in the video below!
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