Baby bear breaks into B.C. home through the cat door, hides behind potted plant

Not all bear stories have a happy ending, but we promise this one does.

A cub was discovered inside a Campbell River home on Vancouver Island on Tuesday after it crawled through a cat door.

Weighing only 13 pounds, the bear was separated from its mother and was believed to have entered the home in search of some shelter and a hiding place.

The bear did its best but was found behind a house plant not much bigger than itself, where it seemed a little lost and afraid by the whole situation.

A little bear on Vancouver Island was discovered hiding behind a potted plant. A bit scared, but not hurt. (Credit: niwra.org)

A photo of the failed hide-and-seek attempt was posted to the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, which is now taking care of the animal.

While human-wildlife conflicts result in the animal being destroyed in many circumstances, the centre is optimistic the bear can return to the wild. Hopefully as soon as next year after a bit of rehabilitation.

(Credit: Facebook/North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre)

In the meantime, without its mom, the centre is feeding the animal a very unique smoothie made up of yogurt, cottage cheese, applesauce, eggs, puppy food, and supplements.

The centre is asking for donations, especially fresh eggs, in order to make sure the little one has all the nutrients it needs. It is also asking for blankets and cans of sardines in water.

Sitting pretty on a blanket following a wild adventure into someone’s home in Campbell River earlier this week, the little bear is now living at a wildlife centre before it can be released back into the wild. (Credit: niwra.org)

Once the cub is a bit older, fruit and vegetables will be added to its diet.