Omg, last Sunday morning when I took Izzy out early AM, I heard a rumble behind me and there he was, about 20 feet away. I don't know what I was thinking but I actually said, "Hey you! Mr. Bear! Get outta here!" The entire time, Izzy was barking like nuts. The bear just looked at us and went about his business. Suddenly I realized that I was standing about 20 feet away from a very big bear. When I told easy child later, she yelled at me for being so stupid - lol.
After I got Izzy safely inside this morning, I grabbed the camera and I ran back out and tried to get a good shot of him before he entered our yard. Again, what the heck was I thinking, going back out there?? I ran back in and opened the middle window and screen in the kitchen so I could get the shots from in there.
I told H we should call someone and he said not to because they (the bears) are everywhere now. With all the new developments in our area, the bears have been seen more frequently in local neighborhoods. Last year, one was removed from a local mall parking lot! So far, thankfully, no attacks. Everyone is very aware.
Suz, I only get nervous when I take the pups out for their last pee at 11PM. I've been putting them on the leashes just in case I have to drag them quickly inside.
Aside from all that - isn't he just an amazingly beautiful animal?