National Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue Network

Connecting surrendered purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs with their forever families.

Meet Our Adoptable Dogs

  • 🖤 Looking for adopter or foster 'til adopted....reduced adoption fee🖤 Jill: 11 months in Grapevine, TX

    🐾 Meet Jill – A One-of-a-Kind Pup Looking for Her Superhero! 🦸‍♂️

    Age: Almost 1 year old

    Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

    Location: Grapevine, TX

    Personality: Energetic, affectionate, and eager to learn

    Jill is young, playful, and full of love, ready to leave her past behind and start fresh with a forever family! After spending months in a shelter with her time running out, rescue superheroes stepped in just in time. Now, she’s on the lookout for a patient and loving home to help her continue learning and growing.

    What Makes Jill Special?

    ✔️ Smart & energetic – A playful pup who’s eager to learn
    ✔️ Velcro dog – Loves being with her people and following them everywhere
    ✔️ Work-from-home preferred – She’s working on her separation confidence
    ✔️ Needs a fenced yard – Lots of zoomies to get out!
    ✔️ Best as the only pet – She wants all the love and treats to herself
    ✔️ Would thrive in a home without small children – Still learning her manners

    Ideal Home for Jill:

    🏡 A patient and understanding family to help her build confidence
    👩‍💻 Someone home often to guide her through training
    🐕 No other pets – Jill prefers to be the center of attention
    👧 No small kids – She’s still mastering her manners and gets excited

    Jill dreams of a forever home where she can run, play, and cuddle with her favorite humans. Could you be the hero she’s been waiting for?

    📝 Apply today and make Jill’s birthday wish come true!

  • Echo: 2 y/o in West Chester, OH

    Helping Echo Heal, applications on hold hold.

    📍 Currently in West Chester, OH

    Echo is a nearly 2-year-old girl who has been through more than any pup should have to endure. After recently giving birth to stillborn puppies, she’s been moved between multiple homes and is absolutely terrified.

    This beautiful girl needs a very experienced, patient, and calm fosterno children, no chaos, and ideally someone who understands how to give a dog space to decompress. She tends to do better with males and may growl out of fear when first approached. She is not aggressive—she is simply overwhelmed and scared.

    🐾 Needs:

    A quiet, adult-only home

    No children

    An experienced foster willing to give her time and space

    A willingness to go pick her up, as she is currently shut down and not responding to her foster

    Okay to be left alone while decompressing

    Right now, Echo doesn’t need affection or training—she just needs peace, time, and someone who won’t give up on her.

    🙏 Please help us find the right foster who can offer this girl the soft landing she so desperately deserves.

  • Elsa: 6 years old in Fairmont, WV

    🐾 Meet Elsa – Ready to "Let It Go" and Find Her Forever Home! ❄️

    Age: 6 years old

    Location: Fairmont, WV

    Personality: Sweet, gentle, and learning to trust

    Elsa is a loving and gentle Bernese Mountain Dog who is learning to embrace her new life after leaving her past behind. Since joining her foster family, she has been gaining confidence every day and loves being close to her people. She’s looking for a patient and loving home that will help her continue to grow into the happy, secure pup she’s meant to be.

    What Makes Elsa Special?

    ✔️ Affectionate & loving – Enjoys cuddles once she warms up
    ✔️ Dog-friendly – Gets along well with the dogs in her foster home
    ✔️ Great with kids – Sudden movements can startle her, but she adjusts
    ✔️ Walks well on a leash – No pulling, just happy strolls
    ✔️ House-trained – Signals by pacing when she needs to go out
    ✔️ Working on confidence – Strangers and new environments make her nervous
    ✔️ Needs a fenced yard – A safe space will help her feel secure
    ✔️ Travels well – A little nervous at first but settles in

    What Elsa Needs in a Home:

    🏡 A patient, loving family who will give her time to adjust
    🌳 A fenced yard where she can feel safe if she gets spooked
    🐶 A calm home environment to continue building her confidence
    🛑 Understanding during storms – Thunder scares her, but she’s working on it!

    Elsa has so much love to give and is looking for a family who will help her continue her journey of trust and happiness. Could you be the one to give her the forever home she deserves?

    📝 Apply today to meet Elsa and help her start her next chapter!

  • Meg: 7 years old in Columbus, ID

    Meet Meg

    Age: 7 years old

    Weight: 62 lbs

    Location: Columbus, IN

    Background:

    Rescued from a mill situation

    Previously lived in a barn

    Foster Home Life:

    Enjoys good food, comfy beds, and squeaky toys

    Gets along well with her two foster dogs

    Personality:

    Curious, but sometimes timid around humans

    Enjoys quiet time (often found behind a recliner or in her crate)

    Training:

    Completely house trained

    Ideal Home:

    Best suited for a home with other dogs

    Requires a secure, fenced yard

    Needs a patient family who can help her learn how to love and be loved

    If you’re looking for a sweet, gentle companion who is ready to embrace a new life, Meg could be the perfect match!

  • Moose: 3 years old in Clarksburg, WV

    🐾 Meet Moose – The Sweetest Shadow You’ll Ever Have! 🐾

    Name: Moose
    Age: 3 years old
    Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
    Location: Clarksburg, WV
    Weight: Large & lovable

    Personality:

    Moose is a loving, gentle soul who absolutely adores his people. He’s a true “Velcro dog” who wants nothing more than to be by your side, soaking up affection and giving it right back. His calm demeanor and sweet personality make him a great match for a family looking for a loyal companion.

    What Makes Moose Special:

    ✔️ Super affectionate and people-oriented
    ✔️ Dog-friendly – gets along well with other pups
    ✔️ Housebroken and crate trained
    ✔️ Walks well on a leash
    ✔️ Knows basic commands like “come” and “sit”
    ✔️ Enjoys lounging outside in nice weather
    ✔️ Loves car rides – especially with the windows down
    ✔️ Interested in toys and playtime, just still learning how to play

    Ideal Home:

    🏡 A family who can offer Moose the love and attention he craves
    🐶 A home with or without other dogs
    🌳 A fenced yard would be a bonus for his outdoor zoomies
    🚫 No known issues with kids, but would do best in a calm, loving environment

    Moose is a loyal, low-maintenance guy who’s still discovering the joys of toys and play. He’s ready to settle down with a forever family who will love him as much as he’ll love them. Could Moose be your perfect match?

    📝 Apply today to meet this gentle Berner and start your next great adventure together!

  • Scout (Buddy): 3 years old in Charlotte, NC

    Meet Buddy! 🐾

    Age: 3 years old

    Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

    Weight: 65 lbs

    Location: Near Asheville, NC

    Personality: Playful, affectionate, and a cuddle bug!

    Buddy is a fun-loving, affectionate pup who believes there’s no such thing as too many cuddles! He’ll happily curl up in your lap, loves belly rubs and butt scratches, and will wiggle his way into your heart (and your bed!). He’s a true Velcro dog who wants to be near his people—just be ready to roll him over if you need some space!

    What Makes Buddy Special:

    ✔️ Professional cuddler—he’s part dog, part cuddle bug!
    ✔️ Dog-friendly—gets along with pups of all sizes
    ✔️ Curious about chickens & still learning about cats
    ✔️ A little mischievous—if it smells good and is left on the counter, it’s fair game!
    ✔️ Comforted by other dogs—they help with his mild separation anxiety
    ✔️ Affectionate & playful—will bring endless joy and laughs to your home

    Buddy’s Ideal Home:

    🏡 Loving family that enjoys snuggles & playtime
    🐾 Another dog to keep him company
    🚫 Counter awareness training to curb his food-stealing skills!
    💙 Someone who appreciates his goofy, loving nature

    If you’re looking for a sweet, funny, and cuddly companion, Buddy is the perfect match! Apply today to bring this loveable goofball home! 🏡🐾

    📝 Apply now to meet Buddy!

  • More Dogs on the Way—Fosters Needed!

    If you don’t see your perfect match today, keep checking back—more pups are on the way! In the meantime, if you want to make a difference right now, we’d love to have you join our foster team. Fostering provides a safe, loving home for dogs until they find their forever families, and it helps us save even more lives. Apply to foster today!

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