“Whiteside Gang”
Christmas 2007

Thank You for inquiring about our rescue program.

Rescues are very infrequent. Re-homings are more frequent. Their have been only 6 rescues in the last 7 years that our club has been involved with. However, we have assisted in 45 to 50 re-homings. Re-homings differ from rescues in the fact that we will have a history of the dog and its need. The youngest dog that has been in the program was 10 months old. Puppies don't normally need to be placed until they get bigger than the owner had intended. The adoption fee is nominal for both, and are now treated the same.

We ask to be reimbursed for medical bills that we have incurred if any. Please keep in mind that most "rescue/rehome dogs" are place because of behavioral problems, most, but not all. Many of the dogs issues were do to lack of training and socialization. Most problems can be addressed and corrected in a stable and loving home. If you really want a Berner, do tons of research. Our advice is to attend shows, join a BMD club and research breeders. If you would like to be considered for a rescue or re-homing, please print out an application, and send it to the address on the bottom of the application.

If you would like to fill out an application let me know and I can send you one. Or, you can print one from: hmbmdc.org under the “Application” bar at the bottom.

Only the people who have returned applications will be considered as possible adoption homes.

For more information about the HMBMDC rescue program, contact:
Bruce & Linda Whiteside
HMBMDC, Rescue Chairs
1063 Legault • Ortonville, Michigan 48462
bmdresq@aol.com
(248) 969-1960

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