Due to the generosity of many people, we have exceeded our goal for raising money for Mojo’s MRI. We are currently arranging for his MRI to be done at Purdue University. Hopefully we will be able to get him in the first part of January. We want to thank all of Mojo’s supporters, very much! The PayPal meeter says just over $2,800 but due to several doantions sent by check (one was for $800, WOW) we have over $3,600. We will keep the site posted on Mojo’s diagnosis.
Annie went to live with her new mom in northern Illinois with 3 other playmates. It was a match right off, as sometimes Annie would be a little reserved and take time to check out our visitors. But not this time! Annie immediately like her ans was on her lap as soon as she sit down. While doing the interview Annie was telling everyone to stay away because this person was hers! She fell asleep while we were talking with her head across her new Mom’s lap. Sounds like a match to us.
We’re glad you have found us! We are a resource for people with a special place in their heart for Berners.
To date we have assisted over 100 Bernese find forever homes and start a new life with a loving family that they deserve.
Of the dogs we have had come through the program, 6 have become therapy dogs, now assisting people with their own life issues. Several of these dogs were slated to be destroyed due to aggression.
We have had dogs that were beaten, starved, barely walking, and dogs that could have walked out of the show ring, along with everything in-between.
This handsome boy is Mojo, a young Bernese Mountain Dog who desperately needs your help! Mojo is in a foster home with the Heart of Michigan Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue. He needs a forever home, but we want to figure out why he seems to have trouble with his rear leg. He is one of the sweetest dogs we have ever met. He is a happy boy who loves everyone he meets and just lives for snuggle time.
Unfortunately, Mojo has neurological problems; including dragging his back feet. Mojo’s best chance at a healthy life is to be seen by a veterinary neurologist and to have an MRI. This will probably be about $3,500.
We are a small rescue and simply don’t have the funds to cover these sort of medical bills and we need your help! Even the smallest donation will be greatly appreciated! Click on the “Chip In” button below and contribute.
Annie was rescued from animal control after 2 weeks of no one looking for her. She has been neglected and some of her nails were almost full circle. She is thin and weight 68 pounds. She is a small berner, we think she is between 2 and 3 years old. He coat was a mess, very dull and flaky skin. She was a lady for her bath and sem to really enjoy all the attention. Her eyes are clouded over but she still seems to see well. We are working on trying to figure out why they are so clouded. It is not cataracts.
Annie loves people, and any attention she can get. We think it is new for her and she is drinking it up. She spent the evening on my lap sprawled on her back so I could rub her belly while she slept. She appears to be intact and we will have the vet check of a scar but it looks like she just finished a heat cycle. She is gentle and get along with the other dogs. Because of her history of possibly running away if she was not dumped. She will need a above ground fence. We will keep her in foster until her health issues are taken care of (spay if needed, eye exam to see what is wrong) then after she has been evaluated we will place her into a new home. It is not known how she will respond to children. Pictures will be up soon.
UPDATE 10/20/09
Annie is doing very well, she is very affectionate. We have her on steroid drops for er eye to see it it helps. She is loving being part of a family! She has taken over her end of the couch and she is now crate trained, she is very smart. So far no accidents in the house other than peeing in her crate when she had to stay in it for 11 hours, can’t fault her there! She sleeps in her crate at night next to the bed, we now leave the door open and she sleeps there anyway. She still smell like a skunk and we hope to give her another skunk bath with some different stuff to see it it helps.
Update: 10/25
Annie is loving life in the house. We have determined that she must have been an outside dog. She has no clue on how to respect furniture as her standing on the end table represents. She does love her couch though! She is no completely housebroken. She has not pooped in the house even after 11 hours. But we have found several pee spots. We have never caught her in the act, so we are not sure when it happens.
On the bright side she does not appear to have been hit as many are that we see. She has however been neglected. We think that is why she is loving the attention. He helicopter tail never stops. We think her eyes look a little clearer, but not for sure. She is getting spayed on 10/27.
Update: 10/29/09 Annie is ready for her new home. She has been spayed on Monday and is doing great. If someone likes to curl up on the couch and read with a furry friend sunggled in the crook of of your legs, Annine is the one!
Update: 12/06/09
Annie is still with us and her coat is coming in very nice now. She and our 6 m/o Rigel have become best buddies and she has learned how to play. We are still working on toys. She looks at them but not sure what to do. She really loves her couch and is always on her back with all 4 in the air. She has even learned to ask to come in by pawing at the door. She will come up on our lap and do the same. She is so happy here and loves us, she will be a hard one to let go of, but the inn is full and as hard is it will be, we have to place her.
Schultz went to what we hope will be his forever home all the way out in eastern Pennsylvania. He will have 2 Berners buddies and several Golden brothers. His new dad is a dog trainer and they show their Berners. So Schultz will have his best chance there because they understand rescue dogs needs and will hopefully be able to control Schultz’s resource guarding. We are keeping our fingers crossed that they find his as sweet as we did.
Mojo is almost 18 months old. He is seeking a new home because he get too rambunctious for the small children in his house and knocks them over. He needs a little bit more training to refine his manners. Mojo may also have a neurological issue with his back leg. He sometimes drags his toes on one side. He has been x-rayed with nothing obvious as the problem. Mojo would do best in a home with older children.
update; Oct 12, 09
Mojo was seen by the vet and is appears that he does have some sort of neurological issue with his spine/rear end. We are working on trying to raise funds to have some proper test done, most likely an MRI. This is very expensive at about $3000. Sadly the rescue can not afford to spend that much on just 1 dog. If someone is willing to help by donating something towards the tests, would be very helpful. If someone is willing to adopt with these unknown diagnosis, please feel free to call us or click on the link above for a PayPal donation site for Mojo.
Update 10/26/09
Mojo is sweet, loving young boy! At 96lbs he just turned a year old in May, and is certainly still a puppy. He loves to play with other dogs and is also good with cats. He’s a silly, fun puppy and while he is good with kids he can easily knock them over because he has no idea what a big boy he really is. He firmly believes that he is a lap dog, and he is never happier then when people are petting him. He’s just a big lover and lives for snuggle time. Mojo has never had an accident in the house, he knows ’sit’ and ’down’ and is learning how to walk on a leash. Like any young dog, Mojo is energetic and will sometimes jump on people. If he is left unattended Mojo will find his own entertainment. This may be eating paper or chewing up a bush outside. Fortunately, Mojo is wonderful in a crate and he respects baby gates.
Mojo needs a home with someone who will be committed to spending time with him and doing positive training classes. A family who will love and appreciate him for the silly, sweet, puppy-boy he is. Mojo will need a fenced in yard.
Mojo does have some mild neurological deficits in his hind legs. While this doesn’t cause him any problems, we are hoping to raise money so that he can be examined by a neurologist. In meantime though, we accepting applications and are hoping to find a wonderful forever home for this sweet boy.
Schultz, we just got today, 9/5. He is about 11 months old and is just an unruly pup. He seems to not have had a lot of training as he does not listen well. He is an opportunist, and will grab thing that he should not. This is the root of his re-homing. When he would take something he was not supposed to had, usually a paper towel or the like. He would growl and act aggressive when his owners would try to take it from him. It appear that the owners let him have his way, so he has learned he can bully people. This is a correctable issue. He loves people and other dogs. Not shy at all.
He does however appear to have either an injury or orthopedic issue with his left leg, but it seems to be his wrist not elbow. That is why we are thinking injury. We will have it check next week.
Max was returned to his original owner because they realized that Max was not the problem at the home. The Mastiff continued to have issues with Max gone. So it was decided to give Max another chance without the Mastiff. They truly loved Max and wanted what was best for him. The reunion was something to see. Max danced and spun in circles at seeing his family. We hope Max behaves himself, as we know he will get plenty of love.
Sawyer went to his new home in southeren Indania. He has found his perfect spot as an only dogs with a family that can spoil him. Sawyers owner had a type of home that would best suit him and his new home fits to a tee!
Sawyer is an almost 41/2 year old boy that is a retired show dog. He has had issues with other dogs in the home and we all are decided that Sawyer will do best as an only dog. We are working with his owner and his breeder to find him a home where he will be happy for the rest of his life without having to compete with another dog. He will be staying at his old home until a new one is found, and is not in foster.
About Heart of Michigan Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue
We are glad you have found us! We are a resource for people with a special place in their heart for Berners.
To date we have assisted nearly 100 Bernese find forever homes and start a new live with a loving family that they deserve.
Of the dogs we have had come through the program, 6 have become therapy dogs, now assisting people with their own life issues. Several of these dogs were slated to be destroyed due to aggression.
Annie was rescued from animal control after 2 weeks of no one looking for her. She has been neglected and some of her nails were almost full circle. She is thin and weight 68 pounds. She is a small berner, we think she is between 2 and 3 years old. He coat was a mess, very dull and flaky skin. She was a lady for her bath and sem to really enjoy all the attention. Her eyes are clouded over but she still seems to see well. We are working on trying to figure out why they are so clouded. It is not cataracts.
Mojo does have some mild neurological deficits in his hind legs. While this doesn’t cause him any problems, we are hoping to raise money so that he can be examined by a neurologist. In meantime though, we accepting applications and are hoping to find a wonderful forever home for this sweet boy.
