A black bear received an unexpected surprise when it entered a Vancouver residence and encountered an unlikely challenger – a bold, six-pound Pomeranian.
The home’s surveillance cameras recorded the astonishing incident as the young black bear wandered into the living room, inspecting the area and sniffing around a couch before coming face to face with the courageous pet.
Just as the wild intruder was getting comfortable, a tiny ball of fluff came flying down a hallway, yelping and barking in a full–blown frenzy.
Despite its large size difference, the bear quickly retreated, making a fast exit through the door as the determined 3-year-old Pomeranian, named Scout, fearlessly pursued it.
Scout’s owner, Kayla Kleine, could be seen sprinting behind her brave pup, shouting after him.
‘Scout, Scout! Come here! Scout, Scout! Come here!’ she screamed as the little dog bolted out of the house.
Home surveillance footage captured the incredible moment when a young black bear strolled into a Vancouver home’s living room
The bear explored the indoor space and sniffed around a couch
As the wild visitor was settling in, a small, fluffy Pomeranian darted down the hallway, yelping and barking furiously, causing the bear to make a hasty escape.
A different camera view revealed the intense chase continuing outside. The bear rushed down the garden steps while Scout, barking zealously, leapt from a staircase.
According to Kleine, the bear is a frequent visitor to the property, but this time, it had crossed the line.
Kleine said she had left her door open to beat the summer heat while at home with Scout on Monday afternoon.
However, the curious bear took advantage of the ‘open invitation,’ meandered inside, and even helped itself to Scout’s breakfast.
‘He came sprinting around the corner, and I just saw the bear running out of our kitchen and he chased it out of the house,’ Kleine told Global News.
“I grabbed some bear spray thinking, ‘What can I do?’ and rushed to the backyard. By then, Scout had already chased the bear over the fence, and he was just barking at it from the other side.”
Though Scout appears harmless, Kleine said he is often a great protector.
The 3-year-old Pomeranian named Scout charged after the bear with fearless determination
Another camera angle showed the dramatic chase continuing outside, with the bear fleeing down the garden steps
Scout leapt off a staircase, still ferociously barking at the unexpected intruder
‘He’s the best. He’s super cuddly and affectionate but he’s really feisty and really protective of me and my husband,’ Kleine said.
‘I was surprised but he’s also scary when he’s mad so I could see him going full speed at the bear,’ she added, noting that while bears do occasionally wander through the area, she’s never had one enter the house before.
Going forward, she says she’ll probably keep the door shut, but she’s reassured knowing Scout is always ready to defend the home.
‘He’s got a lot of personality… I was so proud of him; he was so brave.’
