Bernard

My story

** If you are interested in adopting Bernard, please fill out our adoption application at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/ ** Meet Bernard! Bernard is a sweet, low-to-the-ground little guy with a charming mix of soft eyes, stubby legs, and a heart ready for a second chance. Bernard was rescued from a dog hoarding & abandonment case in Arkansas, and brought into a sad, scary, outdoor shelter. We knew we had to get him out of there and were eager to get him to Colorado! When Bernard arrived to CO, we couldn't believe how CUTE (and short!) he was! Bernard is believed to be a Dachshund / Lab mix, but likely has multiple different breeds in his DNA mix! At 2 years old and just 28 lbs and with the stature of a small dog, (and stubby little legs!) Bernard is adjusting beautifully to life in foster care after being rescued from such a sad situation. From Bernard's foster: "Bernard is gentle, friendly, and especially patient with my pre-teen kids. He loves a good belly rub, and snuggling. While he’s still learning to walk on leash, he’s making great progress and is eager to please! Bernard gets along great with other dogs, and loves to play!" Bernard is looking for a forever family who will give him the love and stability he’s never known—and in return, he’ll offer plenty of affection, tail wags, and belly-up moments of joy. We don’t know if Bernard has had any formal training, but a (virtual or in-person) positive reinforcement group training class will help him build confidence, bond with his new family, and master good manners. Training is essential for a successful adoption, and Farfel’s is happy to provide a list of recommended force-free trainers to set him up for success. Bernard has been fully vetted, is up to date on vaccines, and neutered. Farfel's Rescue is a fully foster based rescue, and offers a one week trial with every adoption. We feel that this is much more beneficial to not only the dog, but the adopter too. We believe that only getting 20-30 minutes with a dog before deciding on a lifetime commitment is not a fair amount of time to the adopter, or the dog. Therefore we give adopters one week with the dog to assure it is the right fit, and offer a full refund of their adoption fee should it not workout within the week trial. Farfel's Rescue has been doing adoptions this way since 2005 and is thrilled to adopt out ~400 dogs each year. If you are interested in adopting from us, please be sure to fill out our adoption application at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/ . **PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting from us, please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Bernard, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.