The incident occurred last Sunday morning at Housatonic Overlook open space.
"Bear sightings are common in Connecticut," Orange police said.
Sampson has been missing since Thanksgiving night.
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Brutus and other dogs and cats are available for adoption at Woodbridge Regional Animal Control.