Arizona Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue

Happy Endings

HAPPY ENDINGS

JB (Jolly Boy) was rescued from a family with a small female boxer who was causing him to have submissive urination problems. The family worked on the issue for some time but were unable to correct the problem. I picked up 8 month old JB in Jan 2008 to as a foster dog. After a week with our other rescue Gypsy and two cats he adapted to his new environment and family. The urination stopped after a week of concentrated work making sure he had outside access.
Today nearly two years later JB has turned into an excellent boy. He had learned obedience and is presently polishing his act at the Phoenix Field and Obedience Club. He is also working on his drafting and should be ready for the Club�s drafting trial in March. He loves his cart.
He recently went to a Rally trial not intending to participate but after some coaxing he entered. He enjoyed his opportunity and won a first place ribbon as well as a qualifying ribbon. He never had been called back to the ring before and he showed his approval by strutting his stuff. He may want to try that again.
JB with his sister Gypsy spent the hot summer in Wisconsin and Illinois during July and August. He learned about sea gulls and piers. Many morning he would lay on the pier and watch the sun come up.
In August he participated in a drafting fun match in Northern ILL. He borrowed a cart and did quite well for not having practiced after his two elbow operation.
We are very happy to have JB as part of the family. All it takes sometimes is to provide the proper love and environment.
-Bill Baran

Lucy

Lucy adopted me in December 2008 when she was two and a half years old and we were each having a very rough go with life. Lucy suffered an abusive past before she came into BMD Rescue. She was quite thin and was left with a paralyzing fear of men.

Lucy's wonderful foster parents worked with her to begin her recovery. Since one of my passions is home renovation and building, my thoughts immediately went to my local Home Depot. The staff have always been exceedingly helpful to me, and when they learned of Lucy's story they didn't hesitate to pitch in. Over a long eight months of steady and concerted work, they helped transform Lucy from a frightened, shaking bundle of nerves to a happy and confident dog. She responded so well that now Lucy and I are a pet therapy team for Hospice of the Valley. We visit patients in a skilled nursing facility and in two of HOV's hospice homes. Lucy's big brown Berner eyes draw everyone in, and her gentle Berner "lean-to" elicits smiles even when people are at their bluest. Lucy is a joy to the patients, their families, and the facilities' staff.

Now two things make Lucy flip out with pleasure: seeing her blue Hospice therapy dog vest come down off the hook, and pulling into the Home Depot parking lot. She's the sweetest girl and while Lucy is officially the rescued one here, I feel like we really rescued each other.
Cheers,
Janice

Kylo

Ranger

Ranger is a wonderful companion and I still have hopes of using him for one of my therapy dogs eventually, once we get that pesky down exercise straightened out. He feels the best use of his big black nose is an alarm clock to make sure I don't oversleep or run out of time to give him his morning dog bone! (grin) He really has a very endearing personality and watching his thought process is entertaining in itself. Cuteness, smartness and loyalty, what more could anyone want in a dog ?
-Diane

Sasha

Sasha in doing great, a complete joy, and thriving in her new environment. Spends her time between the cabin (serious snow play time) and the new house. Couldn't be happier!
-Mike

Kona

Kona is thriving here with all her dog siblings. She is spoiled with love and has become the favorite of many family members and friends. I look in her eyes and just know she is so happy to be here with us. Thank you so much for allowing us to give her a forever home.
- Donna

Rocky

We've had Rocky for almost 2 months and feel like he's been here forever. He's gone on vacation with us and recently went to the snow, which he LOVED! He stared out the window of the car like the ground was covered with cheeseburgers.
- Heather