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RESCUE FOR BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA BETWEEN BAKERSFIELD NORTH TO THE OREGON/CALIFORNIA BORDER |
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For the calendar year 2010 The Sierra West Bernese Mountain Dog Club is providing these services.
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Rescue and Re-homing services for Bernese Mountain Dogs located from Bakersfield north to the California/Oregon border are provided on a rotating basis by the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California, and the Sierra West Bernese Mountain Dog Club. All Foster Families must be a member of the club currently providing rescue and re-home services. We aim to expedite the rescue process of Bernese Mountain Dogs by assessing an incoming dog, providing interim foster care when needed and then re-homing the dog with a new family that matches the dog’s needs. The two clubs are both non-profit organizations and the rescue and re-home services are provided by volunteers dedicated to the rescue of abandoned, neglected or unwanted Bernese Mountain Dogs. As the breed is gaining in popularity, so are the numbers of dogs in need of relocation. Dogs come to us in a variety of ways. We have found them in newspaper ads, shelters and abandoned at properties. We rely on a strong network of Berner enthusiasts, shelter volunteers and veterinarians for notification of any dogs in need. Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you hear of a Bernese Mountain Dog in need of a new home. Adopting families are required to complete an Adoption Application Form. We require that you send us a printed copy of the completed form with your signature. If you are interested, please go to the Rescue FAQ link and read about the adoption process, then download the PDF Acrobat version of the application. The family profile is used to match the needs and requirements of a rescue animal with those of the candidate family. The dog’s needs are a priority in this process, as our goal is to bring stability, safety and love to a dog who may have had a troubled beginning. All rescue dogs must be neutered upon adoption. If shot records are unavailable, all rescue dogs must be given appropriate vaccinations and would need a complete medical exam. The adopting families are responsible for the veterinary fees. To understand if a Bernese Mountain Dog is right for you, please check out the Berner Home Page http://www.berner.org and the BMDCA Info Series. Please don’t purchase or rescue a dog that isn’t right for your lifestyle. They are not disposable objects. They are living, breathing animals who have hearts that break. We are always looking for qualified Foster families who would be willing to take on the responsibility of a rescue dog on a temporary basis. Typically, the dog would need to be taken to a vet for a complete medical exam and groomed during this period. Most importantly, the dog would need a great deal of human interaction so as to ease the adjustment of the home change, and to provide us with feedback on the dog’s temperament and personality. If you are interested in qualifying as a Foster Home, see the Foster Home Application Form, print it and return it by mail. The Form is also available for download as a PDF Acrobat file. All Foster Families must be a member of the club currently providing rescue and re-home services. Membership information and application forms for the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California and Sierra West can be found on their respective web sites. We applaud any family for their willingness to take on the responsibility and the challenges that go along with the fulfillment of rescuing a Bernese Mountain Dog. In the event you or someone you know has a Bernese Mountain Dog that needs a new home due to unforeseen circumstances, please contact us at (510) 991- 6376 for assistance with placing your pet in a loving and safe home. For additional information on our rescue and re-home services please read our Rescue FAQ or contact our Coordinator.
Serving Northern California from Bakersfield north to the California-Oregon border |
