Friends For Life Animal Shelter

By popular demand... a Bernie update! 💜

Last week, Bernie was making great progress, but a necessary vet visit set him back a bit.

Being handled by strangers was understandably stressful for this shy little guy, and he spent a couple of days retreating to the safety of his crate.

The good news? Bernie is bouncing back.

Today, he stayed in his dog bed when his foster entered the room, calmly accepted breakfast, and even ventured out to explore the hallway on his own. He also met his foster’s dog through a baby gate, and after a brief hello, everyone politely went their separate ways. 😊

We also have a medical update: Bernie’s skin condition is not contagious. It turns out he has a yeast infection, and he’s now receiving treatment.

Recovery isn’t always a straight line, but Bernie keeps showing us that he’s willing to try. One small brave step at a time.