Apr 24/01  'Meska' is a 3.5 yro large (approx 120#, but is about 10-20# overweight -- 29" tall), neutered male bouvier - he is grey brindle and docked and cropped.  His owners can no longer keep him as they have a new baby and don't have the time or the space for him.  Meska is very bright, learns quickly and is somewhat dominant so he will need an experienced owner who is willing to take the time to retrain him.  He is friendly, out going and active.  For further info pls contact Bruce Ham  bouv@interhop.net .

May 5/01  I received the below emails from Meska's new 'mom and dad' - sounds like they are a perfect fit!  Thank you, Liz and Robert for your donation to Ontario Bouvier Rescue - it will go towards helping another dog in need!

May 1/01  Hi Margo,
We have just adopted Meska from Heidi and Gailius Vaidala.  Wanted to let you know that your web site had enabled this to happen.  I read about Meska and then contacted Bruce Ham who put me in touch with Heidi.  Robert and I are experienced dog owners and recently lost one of our bouviers to old age ( 13years old).  We have 14 acres for the dogs to run in and I am bringing in a professional trainer (whom I have worked with before) to help with Meska's obedience training.  He is a good, smart dog who needs a bit of discipline. Also, Meska loves playing with my eight year old son who is quite accustomed to bouviers.
Thank you very much for your role in helping this to happen.  Thank you,
Liz Schad

May 5/01 Training is going well with Meska, he learns quickly and just needs a consistent firm hand.  We took off the choke collar and got rid of the pinch collar.  He does great with a regular flat collar just like my other bouvier.  I have no problem handling him.
Thanks again for all of your help.
Liz Schad