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Sin City Saint Rescue is the local chapter
of The St. Bernard Rescue
Foundation, Inc. a recognized 501 (c) 3 non profit organization dedicated
to the health and welfare of the St. Bernard breed. The website for the
national foundation is www.saintrescue.org
Sin City Saint Rescue was founded by Oli Lewis who became the Southern
Nevada volunteer for The St. Bernard Rescue Foundation, Inc. in 1998. The
number of St. Bernards in need of rescue in the Las Vegas area continues to
increase and Oli feels it is important that the local community is aware how
many of these Gentle Giants are in need of loving homes. Over 200 St. Bernards
have been rescued and placed through Sin City Saint Rescue. Yes, Virginia, there ARE
St. Bernards in Las Vegas! According to Lewis, "Many people think
that St.
Bernards shouldn't be in Las Vegas, but the fact is that they are here, we
don't bring them here! Most of the rescues are turned in by someone who
purchased an adorable, cuddly little puppy and when he got big they didn't
want him anymore." Oftentimes, when asked the reason they want to give up
the Saint, people will say "Because he got too big." I want to ask
them
"didn't they tell you he was a St. Bernard when you purchased him?"
For those people who love and appreciate the breed, they know that when a
St. Bernard grows up he is now just a big, cute cuddly dog who wants and
needs a loving family.
A special Thank
You to the volunteers who come to Adoption Events and help with
the Saints, and provide information to those who are interested
in learning about our breed. |
