- Name – Bertie
- Age – 3
- Sex – Male
- Location – Yorkshire
Please welcome back into the BRNGB family Bertie. Bertie originally joined us in February 2024 as one of the fab four; all four were boys and were living as stud dogs outside.
Bertie was nearly 2 when he joined us, he’s now nearly 4. Please note Bertie is under assessment and is not available to be adopted so any enquiries regarding him will go unanswered.
Bertie was adopted the late end of 2024; whilst in foster with us he had a nasty ear infection which was treated, deep cleaned and completely signed off by the vet. This had to be done, for the obvious reason that Bertie was in pain with his ears, but until this was totally clear he would not be able to have his entropion surgery.
Once all medical professionals were happy that his ear infection was clear, Bertie underwent his entropion surgery; a nasty surgery, but sadly one we are familiar with and one which was most definitely needed for Bertie to ensure his eyes were pain free and he wouldn’t risk his sight in his later life.
Bertie made a full recovery from his surgery, was loving life and was ready for his forever home.
Because of his full assessment in foster, we knew that Bertie had a very high prey drive, was very clever when it came to stalking the foster family’s chickens and there was no way he would be able to live with any small furries. We also knew that Bertie was a guarder of his home and his people, he most definitely had an ingrained “stranger danger”.
After careful consideration of his applications, a perfect family was found for Bertie; one who wouldn’t have many visitors, a resident dog for Bertie to have company with, someone around all the time, one that understood that Bertie would need time and continued training for his safety and those around him.
Sadly that has not been the case; Bertie has managed to scare the postman to the point they will not come to the home anymore; he has managed to bite a stranger delivery driver, as well as a visitor. As soon as we were aware, we offered to assist with training and any support we could give. Bertie’s family secured a trainer of their choosing to work with Bertie.
Bertie’s family have since made the decision to surrender Bertie back to the BRNGB family. Full rescue back up is something that we offer to all of our hounds, supporting the new family and hound, so of course we have welcomed Bertie back into the family.
Frustratingly, Bertie’s ears are badly infected, leaving him in pain, which of course has led to him being uncomfortable and grumpy. It does not appear that any vet treatment has been sought for Bertie which is incredibly disappointing considering all the effort, time, money and care which has been provided to this boy, by his foster family and you, our supporters.
Sadly, Bertie, one so young, has been let down by humans.
So what does this mean for Bertie?
Bertie arrived at his foster home today. A foster home who is very experienced, they have fostered for us for many years and we are confident that they are the right foster home to fully assess Bertie (Bertie’s original foster family were unable to take him back in at this time but they have assisted us and Bertie wholeheartedly in his surrender).
The first port of call will be a vet to assess Bertie’s ears; we are hopeful once the pain has lessoned, Bertie’s behaviour assessment can then commence. Getting him pain free is the main priority.
We do not judge people who need our help, we are here to help all Bassets, our foster families, our adoptive families, we are just disappointed that our help and assistance was not sought for Bertie when he needed us the most and when it was offered.
We hope you will all support us in getting Bertie back to a pain free life and one where he can find happiness, love and fulfilment.
If you would like to donate to Bertie’s care the link to do so is below, or please purchase a raffle ticket or buy yourself something from our shop, as well as his previous blog.
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