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St. Bernard needs home

Debbie on Breeds - Mon, May 12 2008

I got this email from a friend of mine. Just wanted to put it out for all to see. Maybe someone can help him...

Hello all,

I was just picking my dogs up from the kennel, and the owner was telling me about this St. Bernard (10 yrs.
old) who's in dire need of placement.

Here's his story. The St. Bernard was living with an older woman, great pet. The woman has a stroke and the St. Bernard never left her side for 16 hours, until someone found her and took her to the hospital. The woman's kids brought the dog to the kennel. Well, the woman didn't want her kids to do anything with the dog, so he stayed at the kennel for three years. Lots of love, attention, he kind of became the kennel mascot. Now, the woman has died, and the kids want to have the dog put down, because they don't want to pay the kennel bills anymore. Everyone at the kennel is just distraught.

Of course, my first inclination was to take the dog, but sometimes I actually do stop to think, and I realized that wasn't the best idea right now. But it could be for someone. So if you or anyone you know is interested in a 10 year old male St. Bernard, nice dog, great with people, in great health, let me know or contact Beverly's Precious Pets in Noblesville.

Thanks and think "Beethoven"....

Stacy on May 12 at 03:20 PM

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OMG!! I hope she comes back to haunt those kids. That's just shameful. I wish I could take this boy. Unfortunately, I'm afraid my girls would NOT like it!

Mama Muttblood^..^ on May 12 at 04:24 PM

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Has anyone contacted a St. Bernard rescue group?

Debbie on May 12 at 06:14 PM

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Mama Muttblood^..^ said:
Has anyone contacted a St. Bernard rescue group?

I really don't know. I'll send a note to her about it.

Tiffany on May 12 at 06:37 PM

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Maybe we could start a collection to help with the kennel bills??? Can the kennel keep him, since he sort of belongs there???

Rachael on May 12 at 06:50 PM

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Tiffany said:
Maybe we could start a collection to help with the kennel bills??? Can the kennel keep him, since he sort of belongs there???

That's what I was wondering. It seems as though he's gotten comfortable, and I'd hate to see him move again. What is we raised money to buy some food and to help pay for his vet bills? Maybe then the kennel would be willing to keep him around for the rest of his life.

Stacy on May 12 at 07:28 PM

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Tiffany said:
Maybe we could start a collection to help with the kennel bills??? Can the kennel keep him, since he sort of belongs there???

I'm a bleeding-heart, sucker. I'll chip in!

Kelly on May 12 at 07:31 PM

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http://www.loveofdogsadogbakery.com/

Debbie, e-mail Rich and Chris at FTLOD, they have Lizzie, who is a St. Bernard rescue, and they can help you get in contact with this breed rescue. Keep us posted!!

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