Heart of Michigan Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue

Heart of Michigan Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue We are a 501c3 rescue that is dedicated to helping Bernese Mountain Dogs and Berner mixes in need.
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The mission of the Michigan Bernese Rescue program is to take in purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs that are in shelters, or whose owners cannot care for them, or that have become lost and abandoned, and to place them in permanent pet homes in order to help provide a safe harbor for Bernese Mountain Dogs that might otherwise be destroyed or abandoned.

We have two transports Saturday that need your help!  Each is for one, sweet Berner boy. Transport 111:30am - Merrillvil...
08/04/2026

We have two transports Saturday that need your help! Each is for one, sweet Berner boy.

Transport 1
11:30am - Merrillville, IN to Evanston, IL

Transport 2

11:30am - Merrillville to Stevensville, MI

Available for Adoption! Luna 🤍 Bernedoodle | 5 years old | 72 lbs📍 Tuscola County, Michigan (Adopter must travel to meet...
08/04/2026

Available for Adoption! Luna

🤍 Bernedoodle | 5 years old | 72 lbs

📍 Tuscola County, Michigan (Adopter must travel to meet/pick up)

About Me:

Sweet, mellow, and very easy to love

Playful when she's got a dog friend to goof around with, calm and cuddly the rest of the time

Potty trained and crate trained — she's got the basics handled

Happiest when she's close to her people

Looking For:

A calm, peaceful home to settle into

Lots of attention and quality couch time

A dog (or cat!) to be friends with — she plays well with everyone

Kids are welcome too

Dealbreakers:

Too much alone time — she likes her people nearby

Must have a fenced in yard

💕 Interested in Adopting Luna?

https://app.sparkie.io/application?t=5c170feb96c080000420478c&m=DOG_ADOPT&a=6a5cd2d4eed358770aa2fce3

If you already have an application on file, simply comment below that you're interested and have an application submitted!

💔 Third time posting… and Windy is still waiting. 💔Since March, this beautiful girl has been searching for her forever f...
07/31/2026

💔 Third time posting… and Windy is still waiting. 💔

Since March, this beautiful girl has been searching for her forever family. Every time we share her, we hope this will be the one that reaches her people. Yet here we are, posting for the third time, wondering why this amazing dog is still being overlooked.

Windy has the sweetest heart. She greets everyone with a full-body wiggle, the biggest smile, and immediately rolls over for belly rubs. She loves to run, play, cuddle, and just be with her people. She deserves a family who will love her for the incredible dog she is.

One very important thing to know: Windy has a high prey drive. Because of this, she cannot live with cats or other small animals, and she needs a securely fenced yard. She would do best with an active family and a playful, similarly sized dog companion. Finding the right match is important because we want her next home to truly be her forever home.

Please don’t scroll by. If Windy isn’t the right fit for your family, share her post. The right person may simply not have seen her yet.

Let’s make this the last time we have to ask. This sweet girl has been waiting long enough. ❤️🐾

🐶 Windy (Fostered in Warren, MI) Adopter must travel to meet and pick her up there.
• 1 year, 10 months old
• Spayed Bernese Mountain Dog/Husky mix
• 65 lbs
• Loves adventures, walks, toys, and cuddles
• No cats or small animals
• Secure fenced yard required
• Looking for an active forever family

Apply to adopt Windy here:

https://app.sparkie.io/application?t=5c170feb96c080000420478c&m=DOG_ADOPT&a=66abe9f7c5e3ddd4d5fad0bf

❤️ Please help us find the family she’s been waiting for since March.

Fosters Urgently Needed!!Things are getting very busy this summer and we can’t help dogs in need without the support of ...
07/29/2026

Fosters Urgently Needed!!
Things are getting very busy this summer and we can’t help dogs in need without the support of our foster homes! We have Berners of all ages come into rescue, some need fences, and some do not.

If you would like to love on a Berner and help them learn how great life can be, please foster. Fostering is highly rewarding and you get free Berner snuggles! We provide all the essentials, you provide the love. 💕

We are particularly in need of fosters in MI, IN, IL and OH. If you are in these areas, please consider fostering! To volunteer to foster, fill out our foster form here - https://app.sparkie.io/application?t=5c170feb96c080000420478c&m=DOG_FOSTER

Mack Update  #2 Mack’s 🌈 blanket says it all! We are so happy he is home recovering from his obstruction surgery. He lov...
07/26/2026

Mack Update #2

Mack’s 🌈 blanket says it all! We are so happy he is home recovering from his obstruction surgery. He loves to wear his cooling vest and his energy has returned, keeping his foster on her toes!

Thank you to everyone who donated towards Mack’s surgery. We are about half way to our goal. Keep sharing to help raise funds for Mack! 🐾 Fundraiser links below.

https://www.facebook.com/share/14jKjN9xN8n/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/mack-needs-help

Transport Help Needed Sunday!9am - Birmingham MI to Toledo, OH10:30am - Toledo, OH to Fort Wayne, INThis is for a sweet ...
07/25/2026

Transport Help Needed Sunday!

9am - Birmingham MI to Toledo, OH

10:30am - Toledo, OH to Fort Wayne, IN

This is for a sweet doodle girl who needs a ride to her foster home!

UPDATE ON MACK:Mack, our sweet boy we posted last night, made it through surgery and is doing well! He is expected to be...
07/22/2026

UPDATE ON MACK:

Mack, our sweet boy we posted last night, made it through surgery and is doing well! He is expected to be released later today.
We are so thankful he is doing well and for all donations, but please continue to donate and share - we have not yet covered the cost of his surgery, and our funds were already low, so we still need help.

Post from yesterday for those who didn't see it:

Mack Needs Your Help!
Meet Mack, a sweet 3-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog whose life has already taken more turns than any dog should have to face.
Back in May, Mack arrived at our rescue after his family made the heartbreaking decision that they could no longer care for him. Through it all, Mack has remained a happy guy. Since coming into our care, Mack has faced several unexpected medical challenges. Now, he is fighting his biggest battle yet.
Mack has developed an intestinal obstruction and needs emergency, life-saving surgery. The procedure is complicated, carries significant risks, and comes with a price tag our rescue could use help in funding.
We believe Mack deserves the opportunity to heal, to find the loving home he deserves, and to enjoy the long, happy life every 3-year-old dog should have ahead of him.
No gift is too small. Whether you can give $10, $25, $100, or simply share Mack's story, you are giving him hope when he needs it most. Every dollar goes directly toward Mack's veterinary care and the surgery he needs. 💙 Every contribution matters.
Thank you for believing in second chances, for standing with our rescue, and most importantly, for standing with Mack. 🐾
To donate to Mack's surgery, donate here or copy this link to find his Zeffy campaign:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/mack-needs-help

Mention us at checkout for us to get 30% donated! Steph makes great stuff
07/17/2026

Mention us at checkout for us to get 30% donated! Steph makes great stuff

Walter is ready to steal your heart! ❤️🐾This handsome Berner is getting ready for his next chapter, and all he needs is ...
07/14/2026

Walter is ready to steal your heart! ❤️🐾

This handsome Berner is getting ready for his next chapter, and all he needs is a family to call his own. Walter is a total lovebug who thrives on attention, loves to play, and can't wait to leave his past behind for a lifetime of belly rubs, ball games, and unconditional love. Please share his post and help us find his perfect forever home! ❤️

🐾 Available for Adoption – Walter 🐾

📍Near Northern Metro Detroit, Michigan (Adopter must travel to meet/pick up)

Meet Walter, a 4-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog with a big heart, an even bigger personality, and so much love to give. Weighing in at 98 lbs, this fluffy sweetheart is happiest when he's the center of your world. Whether he's following you around the house, greeting you with enthusiastic hugs, or happily chasing a ball, Walter is always ready to be part of the action.

Walter will be neutered next week and will be available for adoption once he's fully recovered.

🐶 About Walter:
• 4 years old
• Male (will be neutered prior to adoption)
• Bernese Mountain Dog
• 98 lbs
• Gorgeous long Berner coat

🏡 His Ideal Home:
• A calm family where someone is home most of the day
• Children 8 years and older
• A securely fenced yard is required due to his tendency to startle and panic if frightened
• Would do well with another friendly dog (tested successfully with an older female dog)
• Dog-savvy, confident cats may be okay, but he will chase if they run

❤️ Things to Know About Walter:
• A true lover boy who wants all the attention he can get
• Loves playing with ball toys
• Friendly and affectionate with his people
• Can stay home alone for short periods (about 5–6 hours)
• May chew when left alone or when he's feeling a little "sassy"
• Loves greeting people with excited jumps—he's just so happy to see you!
• Easily startled, so he'll need patient guidance and a secure fenced yard to help him feel safe and confident

Walter is looking for a family that will appreciate his affectionate nature, continue building his confidence, and enjoy all the goofy moments that come with sharing life with a Berner. In return, he'll offer endless devotion, plenty of kisses, and enough love to fill your home every single day. ❤️🐾

💕 Interested in Adopting Walter? Submit your adoption application today! https://app.sparkie.io/application?t=5c170feb96c080000420478c&m=DOG_ADOPT&a=6a0f71963618ce3587ff84c8

If you already have one on file, simply comment below that you're interested and have an application submitted.

Let's help this handsome, attention-loving boy find the forever family he's been waiting for! 🐾❤️

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Kalamazoo, MI
49009

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