Heather Fischer, Rescue Chairperson, 193 Allen Road, Porters Corners, NY 12859 / 518 893-2713 / email: alpineberners@aol.com

A "rescue dog" is a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog that has been placed in a shelter, is a stray, has been abandoned or no longer can be cared for by the owner of record or caretaker. A "rehomed" dog is a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog that can no longer remain with its owner of record or caretaker and will be placed directly into a foster or permanent home. "Placement" is the process through which a dog is placed into a permanent home.

BMD Rescue: A Partnership of National and The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America is devoted to preserving and protecting the breed. Rescue and rehoming are two ways this commitment is demonstrated. The BMDCA can't do it alone however. Rescue and rehoming work requires a local as well as a national framework to be truly effective. So the BMDCA and regional BMD clubs have joined forces to build and maintain a constant network of support, information and resources. To get more information, visit the BMD Info Series on the BMDCA's web site.