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.

Volunteers Needed!Do you love dogs? Want to save lives but can’t foster? Volunteer as a caseworker!  Caseworkers are a c...
06/01/2026

Volunteers Needed!

Do you love dogs? Want to save lives but can’t foster? Volunteer as a caseworker! Caseworkers are a crucial part of our program and provide listening and support to our foster homes. Our caseworkers check in regularly with our fosters, communicate any needs a foster may have (ie prevention, food, etc) and get to see dogs thriving in their foster homes.

Caseworkers can be located anywhere in the US or Canada. We provide all of the training, you provide the care.

If you would like to be a caseworker please send us an email with your contact information to [email protected]

WOW! We had no idea how popular Georgia would be. We are pausing applications.Name: Miss Georgia Peach 🍑Breed: Bernese M...
05/30/2026

WOW! We had no idea how popular Georgia would be.
We are pausing applications.

Name: Miss Georgia Peach 🍑

Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog / St. Bernard / Mastiff mix

Age: 7 months

Weight: 70lbs and growing!

💕 About Me:

Goofy, lovable, and super smart

Potty trained and crate trained (the crate is fine, but she does not prefer it)

A devoted shadow — she will be next to you, on you, or wondering where you went

Professionally collects shoes (yours, specifically)

🔎 Searching For:

A sweet family to spend my time with and continue training as I grow through puppyhood

Kids to love on — she’s great with them!

A fur bestie to run the house with

Fenced in yard to romp safely

❌ Dealbreakers:

Live chickens

Being left alone for too long

She is UTD on her vaccines and spayed.

Georgia is being fostered in Highland. MI. Any interested families have to travel to foster's home to meet her and adopt.

Her future family must travel there to meet her and pick her up, if approved.

🚗 We do adopt out of state, you must travel to her foster home in Highland, MI to adopt though.

If Georgia sounds like the perfect dog to add to your family please fill out an application.

We are an all volunteer rescue so it may take us a few weeks to get back to you.

Sweet Linus is STILL looking for his forever home. Could yours be the one?Meet Linus, a 6-year-old Bernedoodle with a pl...
05/26/2026

Sweet Linus is STILL looking for his forever home. Could yours be the one?

Meet Linus, a 6-year-old Bernedoodle with a playful spirit and a heart that just wants to feel safe. Recently groomed and looking handsome at 48 pounds, Linus is ready to find his forever home! 💛
Linus is a sweet, sensitive boy who bonds deeply with his people. He can be startled by sudden noises and needs a patient family who understands that building trust takes time — especially with men. With slow, positive introductions, he does very well and shows his affectionate, loyal nature.
💙 About Linus:
• 6 years old
• Male (neutered)
• Up-to-date on shots and vetting
• Recently groomed
🏡 His Ideal Home:
• A secure fenced-in yard (he may try to bolt if startled)
• Best to be the only dog in the home. After a couple meet and greets appears he just wants all the attention so seeking a home he can be the only dog in.
• A quieter household
• Older children only (10+)
• Patient adopters willing to build trust at his pace
• Slow introductions to new people, especially men
🐶 Personality & Quirks:
• LOVES playing catch 🎾
• Obsessed with toys — balls, ropes, and stuffies are his favorite!
• Will bark when someone approaches the house (great alert dog!)
• Enjoys relaxing on the couch and just hanging out with his people-
• Very curious and excited to meet cats
• Has some anxiety with grooming
• Sensitive to sudden loud noises
Linus thrives on routine, reassurance, and positive experiences. Once he feels secure, he’s affectionate, playful, and happy to both zoom around the yard and cuddle up for a cozy night on the couch. He truly wants to be someone’s loyal companion.
If you’re looking for a fun-loving, toy-obsessed best friend who will greet you with excitement and then happily settle in beside you, Linus might just be your guy. 💕
📝 Interested in Adopting Linus?
Application Link: https://app.sparkie.io/application?t=5c170feb96c080000420478c&m=DOG_ADOPT&a=69ceb86d2be8d4725be27349
Please comment below if interested and already have an application on file with us.
Adopter must travel to Fraser, MI to meet and adopt.
Let’s help this sweet boy find the calm, loving home he deserves. 🐾💙

🚗 Transport needed! 🚗Metro Detroit to the Indianapolis area, timing flexible but as soon as possible.We have one very bi...
05/21/2026

🚗 Transport needed! 🚗

Metro Detroit to the Indianapolis area, timing flexible but as soon as possible.

We have one very big sweet boy named Dakota who needs a ride!

Please reply here if you can help.

🐾Today is OUR day!! Please share stories & pics below of your HOM rescue dog(s). 🐾Pictured below is Nova, she is a 9yr o...
05/20/2026

🐾Today is OUR day!! Please share stories & pics below of your HOM rescue dog(s). 🐾

Pictured below is Nova, she is a 9yr old active female Berner that is looking for her FUREVER home. If you love the seniors she's a wonderful girl. Contact us to learn more.
She is located in Grand Rapids, MI

Do you love Bernese? Want to help save their lives? Considering fostering!  We cover all the food, vetting, and basic su...
05/18/2026

Do you love Bernese? Want to help save their lives? Considering fostering! We cover all the food, vetting, and basic supplies, you provide the love!

This is a great opportunity to get all the puppy snuggles without the commitment! Or, you are also always welcome to adopt your foster dog. ☺️

We are mainly looking for homes in the MI, IN, IL, and OH area and fenced yards are preferred but definitely not required.

If you may be interested in fostering and helping a Berner in need, please fill out our foster form below. Just write FOSTER for the name

https://app.sparkie.io/application?t=5c170feb96c080000420478c&m=DOG_FOSTER

Stephanie Dickens is helping raise funds for the rescue through her Esty site. 30% of proceeds will got to HOM just note...
05/15/2026

Stephanie Dickens is helping raise funds for the rescue through her Esty site. 30% of proceeds will got to HOM just note the rescue in checkout.. Take a look at all the cut jewelry she makes. Great for the dog & cat lovers you know for gifts.

FOSTERS NEEDED:-No other dogs in home-No small kids-Fenced yard is a must.-Grand Rapids or Metro Detroit area We are in ...
05/13/2026

FOSTERS NEEDED:
-No other dogs in home
-No small kids
-Fenced yard is a must.
-Grand Rapids or Metro Detroit area

We are in need on homes without another dog in them to foster. Some dogs just want ALL the love. We have a couple dogs we'd love to bring into the rescue but they should be an only dog. If your home is the place please fill out an application & put "No dog home" under animal name
If you have one on file and we haven't gotten to it yet please comment below.

Have a wondeful day to all the Mom's and Dog Mom's today.
05/10/2026

Have a wondeful day to all the Mom's and Dog Mom's today.

🐾 Available for Adoption – Windy 💕 🐾Update: Windystill hasn’t received a single application! This girl is ready to go!📍 ...
04/27/2026

🐾 Available for Adoption – Windy 💕 🐾

Update: Windystill hasn’t received a single application! This girl is ready to go!

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

Meet Windy, a 1 year, 10 month old spayed female Bernese Mountain Dog / Husky mix with the happiest heart and the cutest full-body wiggle you’ve ever seen. 💛

Windy is the sweetest girl — incredibly gentle with her people and full of playful, joyful energy. When you walk into the room, her whole body wiggles, she flashes the biggest smile, and then immediately flops down for belly rubs. It’s impossible not to fall in love.

💗 About Windy:
1 year, 10 months
Spayed Female
Bernese Mountain Dog / Husky Mix
65 lbs
Located in Detroit, MI
Thick, short Husky-style coat
🏡 Her Ideal Home:
A highly active family
A secure fenced yard (high prey drive — she loves to chase!)
A young, playful dog companion
No cats

Windy absolutely loves to run, chase, and play. She would thrive with a large, energetic dog who wants a playmate. She does not do well with dominant female dogs and would benefit from a confident but friendly canine sibling.

She has a high prey drive and would likely chase wildlife, so a fenced yard is strongly recommended for her safety.

🐶 Personality & Quirks:
Loves long walks and is very good on leash
Chases balls and toys with enthusiasm
Enjoys chewing on bones
Sleeps happily on her dog bed
Very gentle when taking treats
Not destructive when left alone (does well up to 5 hours)
Doesn’t require a crate but may enjoy one as a cozy space

Windy is still warming up to sudden loud noises (like dropped items or the vacuum) and may flinch at first, but she continues to build confidence.

And true to her Husky roots — she has the vocals and the spunky personality to match! She’s expressive, playful, and full of life — but without the typical puppy chewing or potty-training struggles.

When she’s done playing, she’s all about snuggles and belly rubs. She loves both men and women and bonds closely with her people.

Windy is truly the best of both breeds — the loyalty and sweetness of a Berner paired with the athleticism and spark of a Husky. She just wants an active family who will run with her, play with her, and then curl up together at the end of the day.

📝 Interested in Adopting Windy?

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

If you already have an application on file, just comment below that you’re interested and have an app submitted!

Let’s find this smiling, wiggly girl the forever home she deserves. 💕

Address

Kalamazoo, MI
49009

Telephone

+17652332635

Website

https://linktr.ee/hmbmdr

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