“ At the age of 6, Jack lost everything he had ever known. He was abandoned because his family was expecting a baby, even though he had grown up alongside their other children. » Thus began the beginning of a difficult journey for JackTHE Bernese Mountain Dogwhen his family decided to separate from him. For him, who had never been socialized and who was frightened by strangers, it was a complicated path to learning confidence.
“We didn’t ask him to be brave”
In a publication released on July 2, 2026, the shelter The Good Hype to which he had been entrusted, clarified to what extent the poor doggie was anxious and destabilized by his situation. “ When Jack came to us, we didn't ask him to be brave or force him to trust us. We just gave him time and space. » Everything scared him, even a car ride became a source of stress, so much so that he had to be given medication to calm him down.
But through patience, he ended up understanding that he had nothing to fear. “ In just a few days, this dog who was too scared to trust began climbing into our laps, begging for affection, and finally letting his guard down. » « After months of love, patience and nurturing, he learned to love car rides because they meant a new adventure. He learned that new people could become friends. He discovered what it was like to belong, to be part of a family and a pack that loved him just the way he was. »
Affected by illness
But a new blow came when Jack fell ill in November 2025. Suffering from gastric dilatation-torsion, he had to be treated urgently. The recovery was slow, but he showed resilience and eventually got back on his feet. The shelter The Good Hypefounded by the family Goodlin during the COVID-19 pandemic, was determined to find him a home.
The ideal family was waiting for him
Thanks to the help of the association Underdog Heroes, they managed to find him the perfect home. A family living in theOregon wanted to give him a new start. Within this home filled with love, Jack even found a new canine friend, a dog named Skye.
“ People who will love him as he is, in everything he is, and who will love every chapter of his story. And as if that wasn't enough, he made a new best friend: Skye, who already adores him » said the July 2 video. And the shelter, moved by the departure of this large and adorable doggie, concluded thus: “ There are no words to describe what it feels like to see a dog who had lost everything find a life more beautiful than anything we could have imagined for him. (…) Thank you, Jack, for trusting us with your heart. We will miss you more than words can express, but our hearts are overjoyed to know that you are finally exactly where you need to be. »
Woopets info: what is gastric torsion/dilatation in dogs?
A very serious condition, gastric torsion or dilatation is a disease mainly affecting very large dogs.
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This is a life-threatening veterinary emergency.
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The stomach fills with gas, fluid and food, then turns in on itself.
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Gas and food are no longer evacuated, gradually cutting off blood circulation. This puts the dog's life in danger.
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The signs are: swollen abdomen, unsuccessful attempts to vomit, strong salivation, abdominal pain, depression.
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Emergency surgical intervention is essential.