MARYLAND/VIRGINIA SUCCESS STORIES

MARYLAND/VIRGINIA SUCCESS STORIES

Lucky arrived at our doorstep at the end of October 2009. He weighed 104 lbs. and fell down when he tried to step up on the curb after being lifted out of the van he was transported in. Lucky was severely malnourished, had a very bad case of fleas, and a great deal of his hair had fallen out as a result. The hair that he did have felt like horse hair because of his inadequate diet. He could barely see due to a puss oozing eye infection and he needed entropion surgery. He had large tumors on the back of his front and back legs due to long periods of time spent on a hard/concrete floor. He was heartworm positive, had roundworms, and he needed to be neutered. In short, this poor dog was a mess. He had a long life of neglect and abuse now finally behind him.

It took a village of volunteers to get Lucky’s health back. The volunteers at Mid-Atlantic Saint Bernard Rescue took turns visiting him, feeding him, walking him and just spending time with him. He was extremely thin, but did not want to eat dog food, so we bought him Hardees biscuits and McDonalds hamburgers…which he loved. We were determined to fatten him up. Lucky was very fortunate to receive financial help from a small group of donors, and along with a wonderful foster home, and excellent medical care from Bay Beach Veterinary Hospital, he began to slowly recover.

After 6 months, Lucky now weighs 140 lbs. and is neutered, has had entropion surgery, is being treated for heartworms, and has received all of his vaccinations. Best of all is his remarkably improved appearance - all of his soft beautiful hair has grown back. He is a completely different looking and acting dog. He loves his squeaky toys, loves to be brushed, and especially LOVES belly rubs. If you visit him, you won’t be able to leave without giving him at least 2 or 3 belly rubs. His foster family fell in love with Lucky and decided to adopt him. On May 1^st, Lucky became a member of the Gallagher family. He is a happy boy and will be able to live out the rest of his life in peace and in a loving home.

Hi, Jen and Kathi! Just a quick note from us Ervins to say Thank You! We are so happy to have Jenny, whom we now call Heidi. She is a beautiful and loving addition to our family. It's been three weeks, and we could not be happier. We are so grateful.

I'll try to send a picture or two in the coming weeks. This "little" gal has grown in just three weeks!

We hope all is well with you and thank you again for your kindness with us. Take care!

Mary Jo Ervin and family

Jennifer,

My wife Beth and I are absolutely thrilled with Isabelle and Star. It is obvious to us that your foster, Katrina, did an exceptional job with the girls. They are beautiful. . .in every way. We love them.. Our experience with your rescue was outstanding. I just wanted to thank you and Katrina for making it such a pleasant experience. The girls act like they have lived here all of their lives. They have made a seamless adjustment to our home. We were very sad when our last Saint Bernard Twinkle passed away after Christmas. Star and Isabelle have brought the fun back into our home.

We just wanted to Thank You for your dedication to the Breed. I really believe these animals were sent from heaven to be our Best Friends.

Thanks Again!

Mike and Beth

Hi Jen, I just wanted to tell you that Shay formerly Bam Bam is doing well. We love him so much and could not imagine him not being part of our family. He was the perfect fit for us. Thanks,

Terri and family from Highland MD. Terri and family adopted Bam Bam in 2009 from Maryland Rescue.