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If you are interested in adopting a Berner (not a Bernie), please know that adoptions are not placed on a first come first serve basis. We evaluate every application and conduct home visits to identify the best fit between Berner and family. We hold on to applications as a result and contact you if we believe we have a fit for you.
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If you want to be considered for one of our Berner Rescues, please
complete an adoption application. The ONLY way to get on our list for adoption is to complete an application and submit!
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If you are interested in fostering a Rescue dog for us, while we evaluate the dog and find it's optimal placement, please complete a foster application.
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Submit Adoption Applications and Foster Applications to Chris Delapp @
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Turning in a Berner or Reporting a Berner in Need
If you, or anyone you know is aware of a Berner in Southern California in need of rescue or rehoming, please contact us: Chris Delapp @ 312-898-5902. Our Club will assist any Berner in need.
If you are aware of a Berner in need in another part of the country, please contact the Regional Bernese Mountain Dog Club for that area, or the National Rescue Committee that can be found at www.bmdca.org
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The BMDCSC has posted our Rescue information at most shelters in the Southern California region, but this cannot always be relied upon; we will gladly accept help from all concerned about the breed and appreciate reports of Berners in any shelter in Southern California. Please note - we do not accept Poodle mixes and are a Rescue for Bernese Mountain Dogs only.
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Any Southern California rescue that accepts a Berner in their program is also encouraged to contact the Club for placement assistance.
**Please Be Aware - The BMDCA's Rescue Committee, BARC Inc, and the Regional Club Rescues are the only valid, endorsed, and reputable Bernese Rescues in the U.S.; please be aware of any independent and un-vetted Rescue Groups calling themselves "Bernese Rescue" without any affiliation with the Bernese Community and think twice before giving money to such groups. If in doubt, please check with the BMDCA for verification before donating
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Current Dogs Available
Dogs shown here will be vetted first, and placed based on their needs
Rosie
Rosie came to us through another California Rescue via a South Korean Slaughterhouse
How this beautiful sweet girl landed in a Korean slaughterhouse we can only assume a breeder sold her. Rosie is a petite girl, thought to be no more than 2 years of age. Rosie came to us with significant fears and lack of socialization to human society but this girl has been amazing us every day. Her progress and resiliency is amazing and we are so proud of how far Rosie has come in the few months we have been working with her.
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Rosie has found her voice, and now barks in excitement; she comes to her foster mom for attention and gives her kisses; she is play bowing the other berners and enjoying playing with her companions. Rosie even comes inside when called and loves to run to her crate at bedtime for her safe space. She now does not like to be left behind and wants to go with, as long as it isn't scary.
Rosie's perfect home will be a quiet, child free home with someone home during the day, and a young dog to model behavior for Rosie, who can serve as a playmate for her. Rosie would be a great companion once she learns she can trust you, and would love to have someone to love. Rosie is a sweet girl who will give someone great companionship who has the patience to invest in her.