I'm trying to help a friend place an older Berner boy. His owner (her sister) is dying, is in a nursing facility and Sam is currently being boarded at a vet clinic. None of the family involved is able to take Sam and his situation is adding to their already substantial stress.
Sam is 12 years old, arthritic and has recently been ill with vomiting. The vomiting has since stopped and I believe the vet thinks it was stress related, however tests have been done to rule out stomach cancer and I'm not sure what else. The vet could probably answer these questions. Sam takes 2 meds for arthritic sorts of things and Ecogesic which stopped the vomiting. He is used to city life with a "single" parent, but takes happily to whomever has been assigned to walk him. He's very easygoing, but has been overindulged. He is not USED to living with children, but they love him, and there has never been a problem. As you must know, small children immediately try to ride him. He has no experience living with other dogs or with cats. He plays at the dog park with other dogs very well. He's a friendly, affectionate, lovey dog, who has not received his share of loving for months now, since his owner has been so very sick. They adore him at the vet's. Sam is currently in the Washington, D. C. area, but the family is willing to help relocate him to the right home. He comes with all the dog stuff (beds, leashes, dishes, assorted odds and ends) he will need as well as cash to help pay for any future medication and/or veterinary care. If you, or anyone you know, could provide a retirement home for Sam, please let me know and I will put you in touch directly with his owner's sister. Thanks. Paula Whiting
