How One Man and a Bear Became Furry Friends Thanks to a Special Door

The Bear Who Loved Strolls

In the charming city of Vancouver, there lives a bear with an unusual habit. This bear enjoys taking leisurely walks to the Seymour River, but his path leads him through Curt Scheewe's backyard. Curt doesn't mind the company's break in his day, but there was a problem: the bear kept breaking his fence!

A Pesky Problem

Every time Curt put up a brand new fence, he'd soon find it knocked over again, with bear-sized footprints as the only clue. Fixing fences over and over was no fun, and Curt was running out of ideas.

Brainstorming a Solution

Then, Curt's kids came up with a brilliant plan: a bear-sized "doggy door"! The family decided to make a special door just for their furry neighbor.

Crafting the Bear Door

Curt got busy building the custom swinging door. It was heavy enough that a dog couldn't open it, but just right for a bear. To complete the new setup, they even added a "bear crossing" sign.

Will the Bear Figure It Out?

Curt wasn't sure if the bear would understand how to use the new door. Weeks passed with no sign of the bear trying the door. Then, the cameras caught something amazing: the bear tested the door and walked through smoothly, as if he had been using it forever!

A Happy Ending for All

Curt's clever solution has gotten praise from neighbors and wildlife experts alike. Everyone is thrilled that Curt found a way for humans and bears to live peacefully together. Now, the bear keeps enjoying his walks, using his special door.

Thanks to this heartwarming idea, Curt now has a story to tell, and the bear has a door that's all his own.