Introducing my new pal Truffle

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The other evening, one of the humans I live with told me that on their way home from work they saw a bear sat in the street in the rain.

Naturally I asked them why they hadn't brought him home with them, but they explained that he might have belonged to another family, who could have been looking for him, and the best thing to do was to leave him where they might find him.

However, two days later he was still there, soaked through with rain and shivering in the cold. Naturally I insisted that they invite him to come and live with us.

He was very nervous at first, and unsure of his new surroundings. We wrapped him in a towel and sat him next to a radiator to dry. Though very shy, he eventually told us that his name was Truffle.

Here I am asking if there is anything I can do to make him more comfortable:
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He asked for a nice hot cup of coffee, so I immediately went and made him one. Actually, I'm not allowed to use the kettle, so I instructed one of my humans to make a cup for him. Here he is enjoying it, and starting to come to terms with his new home:
.He is beginning to settle in now, and we have become very good friends.
.However, he's still very nervous and unsure of himself, so I wonder if you could all do me a favour.
Could all my bear and human friends leave a message to say hello to Truffle, and saying that you are looking forward to getting to know him?
I'm sure that if he sees how pleased you all are to see him it will give him all the confidence he needs.
Thanks to you all!
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And don't forget... Coming soon... Watch this space for the first exciting adventure of:
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On Being Helpful

When you have a lot of wisdom, as I do, I think it's a nice thing to share it with others.

I am always interested when I see gentlemen digging up the roads, and I often wander over for a chat or to see if there is anything I can do to help.

Sometimes, if it seems to me that they could do the job in a better or more efficient way I like to offer my professional advice, which they usually accept gracefully.

I also like getting up early in the morning before they return to work to check on what they have been doing the day before. If I think they've made a mistake, I sometimes helpfully put it right for them. For instance, if I think they are digging in the wrong direction, or haven't dug deep enough, I put my claws to use and help them out.

Sadly, they rarely follow up on my helpful suggestions and usually undo all my hard work, but I try not to let it affect me, or to dampen my enthusiasm for the day.

I also like to hide among the piles of plastic barriers they leave. See if you can spot me in the picture below.

Well, that's all for now. I hope to see you again.

Sincerely,

Orso Bear, Esq.