Meet Zuri.

Hillside, IL · 6 months · Bernese Mountain Dog / Mixed

Listed since Aug 29, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 24, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Zuri - A Gentle Bernese Looking for a Patient Home Zuri arrived to us a two months back and has been slowly starting to improve, and is finally ready for an adopter who is not looking for an already perfect dog. She will need patience, love, and time to become the amazing girl she is intended to be. Someone with previous under socialized dog experience would be ideal for her. BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE BE AWARE THAT SHE WILL NEED ANOTHER DOG IN THE HOME, A FENCED YARD, AND IF THERE ARE ANY CHILDREN IN THE HOME THEY NEED TO BE OLDER AND DOG SAVVY. Foster home update: Zuri is a beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog with a sweet, sensitive soul who is looking for an understanding family willing to help her continue building confidence. While she can be shy when faced with new people, places, and noises, once she feels safe she shows her affectionate, playful side and is highly motivated by food, treats, and mealtime. One of Zuri's best qualities is her gentle nature. She is wonderful with older, respectful children who give her the space she needs. She does well with cats, and is exceptionally quiet. In the yard, Zuri enjoys playful zoomies, chasing a ball, and exploring her surroundings. She is beginning to form bonds with other dogs and has recently started learning by watching and copying positive canine behaviors. It's rewarding to see her confidence grow a little more each day. Zuri is crate trained and rides calmly in the car once she's loaded up. She appreciates clear, gentle guidance and currently responds well to being directed where she needs to go, whether that's outside or into her crate. Like many dogs who have not had consistent training, Zuri will need continued work in several areas. She is not yet fully house-trained and may have accidents, particularly in her bedding. She is also a curious collector of household items and has developed a habit of picking up belongings and chewing shoes if given the opportunity. Prospective adopters should be prepared to manage her environment and continue teaching appropriate chew habits. Zuri's confidence-building journey is still ongoing. She can be skittish around unfamiliar situations, does not yet walk well on a leash, and may need encouragement to get into the car. She also has some less glamorous dog habits, including rolling in and occasionally eating animal droppings, which her future family should be aware of. The ideal home for Zuri is one that understands that not every dog arrives as a finished product. She will thrive with patient adopters who can provide structure, positive reinforcement, and time to adjust. In return, they'll gain a loving, quiet companion whose sweet personality shines brighter as her confidence grows. If you're willing to celebrate small victories, laugh at a few goofy moments, and help a gentle Bernese discover that the world isn't so scary, Zuri may be the perfect addition to your family. If you feel you have the time, patience and love to work with Zuri apply today! **Breed or size (once fully grown) is a 'best guess' and is not guaranteed since they arrived into rescue without either parent. **Magnificent Mutts is an all foster home based rescue and meets are held by appointment with the entire family in attendance. Please ensure your current pets are up to date with vetting, have landlord/HOA approval and are prepared to take your new family member home at the adoption appointment. Thank you for your interest! If you are interested in adoption, please complete the "Application to Adopt" which can be accessed from this link: ( www.magnificentmutts.org ) No phone calls please, emails only. Adoption donations range between $400-$450 (cash only), unless otherwise noted. Prices are subject to change, please contact for specific adoption donation.

RescueGroups record ID: 22745698

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Still to ask the shelter

  children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:23 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:23 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.