Welcome to the Northwoods Nurture Center, home of Spinoza’s personal Physician.

If Spinoza’s Not Feeling Well

Call the Bear Doctor
Sometimes Spinoza has minor aches and pains, which may be resolved with a call to the Bear Doctor. If you do decide to call, please have your Spinoza with you, so the Bear Doctor can listen to his symptoms. The Bear Doctor can be reached at 1-800-282-2327 or email at .

Sending Spinoza to the Bear Doctor
Sometimes Spinoza may need to come to see his Doctor. If you are experiencing problems with the cassette player, send Spinoza to:

Northwoods Nurture Center
Dan Schoofs
Bear Doctor
2029 3rd Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55405.

Be sure to include your return address, as well as Spinoza’s symptoms. No appointments necessary! The following services are offered:

*All prices listed include Shipping & Handling

Download our handy Spinoza Bear Owner's Manual in PDF format (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required, download the free reader here).

Cleaning and Care of Spinoza

Cleaning your Spinoza Bear
There are times when Spinoza may get a little messy while eating. If your Spinoza is prone to messes, you can dress him with a child’s size 3T T-shirt. He may be cleaned with a damp cloth, or anti-microbial wipes. For heavier dirt:

• Mist with an anti-microbial cleaner, let sit for ten minutes and wipe off.
• Mist with water and wipe again.
• Brush the fur to release dirt particles.

If Spinoza is extremely dirty, it is possible to hand wash the bear. First, remove the cassette player and speaker. To do this, remove the small screw in the side of Spinoza’s red heart dial, and remove the dial. Pull the cassette player out of the pouch. Then follow the cable up into the bear and pull out the speaker box. Remove all the stuffing from the bear and wash by hand with a mild detergent. Hang Dry Only ! Heat from a dryer will cause the fur to shrivel. Periodic brushing will help Spinoza’s fur to remain soft and fluffy. If all this sounds like too much work, just send your Spinoza to the Bear Doctor.

Taking care of the cassette player
To prolong the use and life of the cassette player, do not expose it to extreme temperatures (like in your closed car), direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust, or mechanical shock. Clean the tape head and pinch roller after every 20 hours of use. You can purchase a cleaner, or use a cotton swab and a little isopropyl alcohol. Do not leave the batteries in the player if it is not being used for extended periods. Batteries can leak and cause corrosion of the battery terminals.