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Everyone, Meet Bernie!!!! 2 Attachment(s) Who's Bernie? Attachment 88282 He's a sweet little rescue boy who came to live with us last night. (We're his new FOREVER home). Attachment 88283 The above pics are from his foster family, I'll post more when I don't have two yorkies :) :) clamouring to go for a walk. But,here's his story (as posted by the rescue): Crack! Whimper! Silence... What was that dirty bundle on the side of the road? Skunk? Ground hog? No, a dead dog... ah, how sad... No wait, it moved. His head moved ever so slightly. He's alive! Get him in the patrol car. Get him to the closest vet. Severe injuries... where's the owner? No one calls about him, no one comes to find him. He lays in a cage, waiting for whatever comes next. Finally, THEY call. "Put him down," they say. They don't want him. They won't pay for any of it. "Destroy him." Poor Burnie. Just a puppy, running loose, unwanted, alone. The vet won't proceed. There is no alternative. A woman, an animal control officer steps in. She takes the time to stroke him. She looks into his eyes and sees the hope, still there, along with the pain. "Give me a chance, please, a chance. I'm just a baby." She blinks away tears and picks up her cell phone. One call later and Burnie's fate is sealed. He is coming into rescue. He's been given a second chance. Now things start happening rapidly. Rescue races to pick up Burnie and rushes him to urgent medical care. X-rays show the worst. Medication for pain and the uncertain prognosis are provided. Surgery is his only hope and even then... Did we really have a choice? Could we have said "No!"???? The operation was very expensive - the vet's guess was $3500. Already we had spent almost $1000. No choice. Beautiful Burnie needed his chance. He'd been abandoned by everyone who SHOULD have helped him. If you would like to adopt Burnie, please fill out an application. He has the kindest big brown eyes... he's just a puppy... He is a great little guy. Beautiful Burnie is a special dog, very special. But he's alive, recovering, and begging to be allowed to play. If you are prepared to work with him, you may be the light we see in his laughing brown eyes. Now, Bernie's home with us. He has a plate and several screws in his pelvis, and is developing the muscle in his back side. Occasionally he has some incontinence, but it hasn't happened around us yet, and that's improving as his little back side is getting stronger. He's a sweet boy. As soon as Ginger decides to share here mommy, :rolleyes: , all will be well! |
:) :) Congrats on your little boy, and Bless your heart for giving him this chance! I cried when i read the story, but i know he is going to have the best life with you and your family. He could not wish for better. Best wishes, and lots of hugs to the little one from us. Edit: I forgot to say what a precious face he has, he's a doll! |
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Here's another pic of him on the car ride home (I sat in the back with him). Attachment 88293 He was a little nervous but did great! I'm going to try now to see if I can upload his x-ray. It's really amazing what he's been through. (Both sweet yorkies are asleep right now...sigh):dogzzz: :dogzzz: Attachment 88293 |
For some reason the picture didn't post... 1 Attachment(s) Let's try this again! Edited: How weird. It wasn't there and now it is??? |
God bless you for giving little Bernie a chance! He is gorgeous and I will never understand how anyone who has looked into those eyes could possibly abuse him. Thanks for sharing! I am looking forward to hearing all about him ... c'mon, Ginger, give this little man a chance!! ;) |
Congrats on getting Bernie. He is so lucky to have you. He is so adorable.:) :) :) |
Yea for Bernie! He has a great new mommy and a yorkie pal. I hope he heals well. By the way, I loooove his name... it's too cute and fits him perfectly. |
I am so happy for you and Bernie!! After having an injured pet myself, it is hard for me to understand families that have no feelings at all. Bernie needs and deserves you!! Angela |
:thumbup: Congratulations on getting Bernie! He is so lucky to have you, and I'm glad that nobody gave up on him with all he's been through. He's adorable! :) |
drowning in yorkie cuteness Okay, I just took Ginger and Bernie on their first walk together. Matching harnesses (her's pink, his blue), and I used a coupler. I was really nervous that it may not go well, but seriously....they did great (like they've always walked attached to each other)! Yaaaaay Ginger and Bernie!!!!! |
Dobby's mom, Angela, Shannon, Sophie'smom, Bettyeanne, and Chelsey... Thanks! We feel lucky to have Bernie. :) |
OMGoodness what a sweet face!! I'm at work in tears from reading his story.. You are a great person and very lucky to have this little guy. |
WOW what a wonderful story...I'm teary just thinking of how happy Bernie must be now. Bless you for bringing him into your home...And extra puppy kisses for Ginger for being a great sister and having a good walk with him. |
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Oh Bless your heart! He is a handsome guy and I bet he will never forget what you and the rescue did for him. |
This is wonderful!! Congradulations and good luck with your new baby. This is how we got our German Shepherd. My father was driving behind a station wagon when all of a sudden the window opend and some one threw the puppy out the window. He rolled across the road and was hit. The car just kept going. My father quickly pulled over and ran to the puppy, called my mom and they both took him to the Vet. He had surgury on his legs and got his shots and a clean bill of health. Bust most importantly he got a new home. We loved him like crazy and still do. Unfortunatly we had to put him down last year, but he is still in our hearts. I miss you Sammy.:animal-pa |
What a heartwarming story! Welcome Home Bernie.... |
You just made my whole day!!! Sweet, sweet Bernie could not have found a better home. I am so happy for you~ |
What a great story. |
BLESS YOU! for taking care of this precious baby! He is beautiful and so lucky to have found a family like yours. d |
comforting to know there are still people who care enuff to step up to challenges and do what is right. Congrats and good luck! He is so pretty and I am sure knows what everyone has done for him! |
What a hard life he's had already. I'm so happy Bernie was able to find a very loving forever home with you!! He is a very handsome guy! I can't wait to see more pictures of him! |
He is a doll! Congrats. What a sad story he tells, poor guy. |
What a wonderful story, with a beautiful ending. You deserve all the love and fun that darling baby will give you through the years. God bless you:number1ri |
What a beautiful gift...giving this sweet little guy a forever home where he'll be loved and safe. And a gift for you, as well, 'cause now you have another little loveable soul to snuggle! |
Ooooooo, he's so precious! Your so wonderful for rescuing him and giving him a great home :) |
you are a wonderful person to take him in!! I got a teary reading the story. He is so cute!! congrats:thumbup: :D |
WElcome Bernie. You are as cute as your name! |
yay!!! You got Bernie! i've read his story a couple times online. Your so lucky to have gotten him and he's so lucky to have such a wonderful home now! |
Thank you all for your kind words! I truly appreciate everyone's support and kindness. If it seems like I'm spending a lot of time here today, I'm trying to give Ginger & Bernie a chance to get to know each other. I'm typing standing at my kitchen counter so that there are no battles over my lap:rolleyes: and keeping one eye on them while acting like I'm not paying attention. Ginger's been a bit pouty, but Bernie's not falling for her act, so she's becoming increasingly interested;) . We've been for several walk (the coupler is amazing) and cuddled a few times, but it's most important that the two of them bond...(right now they are very nearly snuggled up on the dining room rug):aimeeyork :aimeeyork |
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