I learned about this lovely dog around the first of July, 2008.  Over the next couple of weeks there was much correspondance between myself and Berner Rescue - with both of us very excited about having this boy come here to live -- but it apparently wasn't meant to be.   Bear apparently ate a glove when no one was looking, it caused a partial obstruction, requiring surgery.  Due to weakness from a respiratory infection he was just getting over, he was not strong enough for the surgery - he died on the table.  Very sad day today!  (July 16, 2008)