BabyBear our Rescue Dog

Posted on September 01, 2011 by babybear

About 8 years ago we got the love of our lives. He was looking at the end of his life as he was so abused that he could not be adopted, he cowered in a corner, he was afraid of everything. We took home this Bernese Mountain dog and loved him. He now has a sister (golden Lab) and a little Brother (mini Yorkie) that give him a good play and run everyday. We have had to be more gentile with him and not push him to have a bath or haircut as this upsets him too much. We have all agreed….....better to have a happy BabyBear than a clean one. As of today he has passed his live expectancy by over 2 years. The key to all this is if you take a dog you have to work with them, teach them but understand that they are like us. What fears they have, how they need certain love, and how they make your home so happy when you give them all this. I will always thank AniMatch for the gift they gave our family. On the old heading of their web sight there was a picture of our Bear.
God Bless and keep giving such great gifts to those that get it.

Siobhan Finley

Members Comments

- Kat & Maeggi
- posted on September 06, 2011
What a wonderful insight to share and thank you. We recently adopted a sweet but timid Yorkie mix girl, who bares her lip to let us know when she’s had enough. At first, I tried to discourage it by telling her NO!, but now instead I pay attention to what bothers her and take my time with it. It’s like night and day, she trusts me so much more.

Congratulations on your Bernese beating the clock - must be all the love!

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