Just to clarify who we are and what we do! :)
1. This page was founded 10 years ago as a platform to notify Berner owners/lovers about our seasonal Berner meet ups. We are thrilled to have such a large following now, which results in some successful and largely attended meet ups! We know our Berner babies love being together and we plan to continue our meet ups as long as you all continue to want to attend!
2. We are NOT affiliated with any other organization, breeder or group. We get lots of posts and DMs inquiring about breeders and adoptions. We encourage anyone looking to bring a Berner into their home to do their research! Also consult the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern Illinois for a list of registered breeders in our state. There are also many other notable breeders in neighboring states that we know some of our members have gotten their pups from. bmdcni.org
3. If you are interested in fostering, adopting or re-homing a Berner, we recommend BFW Rescue INC. bfwrescue.com They have many berners that need good homes. They are also always willing to accept re-homed berners, no questions asked and no judgement. We know that life happens and sometimes there are circumstances out of our control. We shouldn't judge, we just need to support each other and make sure the Berner gets taken care of and placed in the right home. That process may take time, that is why they have foster families all over the US to take the dogs in immediately for you, and that way they are happy and safe while the adoption/selection process starts. The organization pays for any needed medical care and or training to make sure the dog is in it's best possible physical and mental state before re-home/placement. That is why it is also a great charity to donate to, they need funds to take care of medical bills for many of the berners that are in their foster care. Please do not hesitate to reach out to them directly if you need to re-home your dog, or are looking to foster or even bring one of these angels into your lives! [email protected]. There are other Berner rescue organizations in the Midwest. We encourage you to check them out.
4. We do not take responsibility for any injuries or citations of any people or dogs during our scheduled or unscheduled meet ups. Playtimes/meet-ups are at your own risk. Although most of the time they are pretty laid back, and we have not had any issues. But they are often in public parks that are NOT off-leash parks. Taking your berner off leash is always at your own discretion. If police decide to ticket, that is a possibility. CBC does not take any responsibility for that or altercations with people and any other dogs; CBC dogs or otherwise. Although we have never had an issue, you are always welcome to and encouraged to keep your berner on leash at the meet ups.
5. This group is meant to have fun! And support fellow members if we have questions, need tips/advice or support/condolences when needed. If you have a beef - take it elsewhere! We want to keep it positive here! It's not the venue to sell anything or advertise, judging comments or for assistance in selecting breeders or finding a home for berners in need of re-homing. Please see the above links/info for that!
