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Bernie

Adult
Male
Medium

American Staffordshire Terrier
Terrier

About Bernie

Buford, GA

Breed

American Staffordshire Terrier&TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Male

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Coat: Short

Brown / Chocolate, White / Cream

Behavior

Personality

Funny, Loves, Curious, Brave, Affectionate, Playful, Friendly, Couch, Protective

Bernie’s Compatibility

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Bernie's Story

Say hello to our Pal, Bernie! Bernie was picked up stray by our local shelter, and no one ever came for him. :( Bernie was soon placed on the euthanasia list for space in the overcrowded shelter. We couldn't let him lose his life after we saw how sweet he was with the volunteers! So, here he is! Bernie is estimated at about 6 years old and is a good boy! He's in a foster home with kids and does great with them. He also has lots of dogs in the home, and we've learned that he definitely wants to be the Man in Charge! He does great with some, as you can see in his video, but clashes with the alpha. For this reason we recommend any potential dog siblings should be on the submissive side, or of course he'd be great as an only dog. If you're looking for a mature guy who is still playful but done with the crazy puppy antics, Bernie may be your guy! Please fill out an application here if you'd like to meet him! https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/GARP/Dog Please also follow us on Facebook to keep up with all our Pals, events, and announcements! https://www.facebook.com/share/ahFTecYpLt3bLPkf/?mibextid=qi2Omg

Say hello to our Pal, Bernie!

Bernie was picked up stray by our local shelter, and no one ever came for him. :(

Bernie was soon placed on the euthanasia list for space in the overcrowded shelter. We couldn't let him lose his life after we saw how sweet he was with the volunteers!

So, here he is! Bernie is estimated at about 6 years old and is a good boy! He's in a foster home with kids and does great with them.

He also has lots of dogs in the home, and we've learned that he definitely wants to be the Man in Charge! He does great with some, as you can see in his video, but clashes with the alpha. For this reason we recommend any potential dog siblings should be on the submissive side, or of course he'd be great as an only dog.

If you're looking for a mature guy who is still playful but done with the crazy puppy antics, Bernie may be your guy!

Please fill out an application here if you'd like to meet him!
https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/GARP/Dog

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How To Adopt

Bernie was listed as Adoptable by Rescue Pals, Inc.

How can I adopt Bernie?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Rescue Pals, Inc.. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Bernie is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Rescue Pals, Inc. for details on the pet.

When can I meet Bernie?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Rescue Pals, Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Bernie, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Rescue Pals, Inc., and they'll be happy to help!

Rescue Pals, Inc.'s Adoption Policy

Thank you for your interest in one of our Pals! Our adoption fees for dogs are: Puppies up to 1 Year Old : $400 Adult Dogs 1 - 9 Years : $350 Senior Dogs 10 - 12 Years : $300 Super Senior Dogs 12 + Years : $150 Kittens up to 1 Year Old : $125 Adult Cats 1 - 12 Years : $95 Senior Cats 12 + Years : $75 If multiple cats/kittens are adopted to the same home at the same time, each kitty after the first (youngest) will have their fee reduced by $25. All dogs and cats are or will be: spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and on flea/tick/heartworm prevention. Here is our adoption process: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Applicants must be ready for a new pet to come home immediately after the entire adoption process is complete and approved. We are not able to hold animals if you have travel coming up, etc., so please be prepared to make arrangements for your new pet if that is the case. After submitting an application, your information will be reviewed and a vet check will be done for your current and past pets (going back 5 years). Your pets should be spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, and on heartworm prevention. Veterinary medical exceptions will be taken into consideration for any of those items. If you and the pet you are applying for seem like a great fit, a member of our adoption team will contact you for a telephone interview. After that, a home check will be done, and then a meet and greet (maybe at the same time!). If all is well and everyone agrees that this is the right new family member for you, the adoption can be finalized at that time! Please note that we are an all-volunteer organization, and in some cases when multiple applications come in for the same pet we may not be able to respond to each applicant. If a pet no longer appears on Petfinder, it means he or she has been adopted. Applying for a pet does not place that animal on hold, or guarantee approval. Our goal is to make the very best match that will last a lifetime for the pet, so we hope everyone can understand and appreciate that. If your application is approved through 1st review and vet check, but we don't feel that the pet you're interested in is the right fit, we may suggest another who we feel would be a better fit for your lifestyle/what you're looking for. Thank you so much again for your interest in adopting a Pal, and helping us save lives!

Our Mission

Rescue Pals Inc. is a licensed, nonprofit rescue located in northeast Georgia. We are dedicated to helping alleviate the ongoing crisis of overcrowding in our county shelters by pulling dogs and placing them in loving foster homes where they are prepared for life with their future families.

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