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A video from a West Vancouver neighbourhood showing a five-pound Pomeranian fearlessly confronting an intruding black bear has caught the Internet’s attention. Shared by an X user, Collin Rugg, the viral security footage shows the black bear casually wandering into the residence through an open door, helping itself to some dog food in the kitchen.
As the video progresses, Scout, the Pomeranian, enters the room, barking ferociously, and chases the animal out of the house. Despite the size difference, the “brave” dog continued to chase the bear away while his owner, Kayla Kleine, can be heard calling him back.
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The video garnered over four million views, winning plaudits for the tiny dog. “Little man syndrome finally paid off,” a user wrote. “The bear will forever be ridiculed in the bear community for such an act of cowardice,” another user commented.
“When the little guy realizes his power is not in his size but in his conviction and assertion. Well done little soul,” a third user reacted. “Glad the dog didn’t get hurt but let’s not pretend like of the bear wanted to,” a fourth user said.
Speaking to USA TODAY, Kleine told that she had left the door open to let in some fresh air due to the heat while getting ready. That’s when the bear entered the house. “I had music playing (and) didn’t hear the bear come in,” Kleine said. “It wandered around (and) then ate Scout’s food in the kitchen.”
“Scout heard and chased the bear out of the house and off the property,” she continued. Concerned for her dog’s safety, Kleine said she quickly grabbed a can of pepper spray.
Kleine admitted she was terrified for her pet dog. “I was worried the bear would turn around and realise how tiny he is,” said Kleine, sharing that Scout weighs only five pounds.
