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About Sin City Saint Rescue
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 Olive Ashwell 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 Olive feels it is important that the local community is aware how many of these
Gentle Giants are in need of loving homes. Over 600 St. Bernards have been rescued and placed through Sin City Saint Rescue. Yes, Virginia, there ARE St. Bernards in Las Vegas! According to Ashwell, "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.
*The St. Bernard Rescue Foundation, Inc. incorporated as a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization in 1998. The purposes of the St. Bernard Rescue Foundation, Inc. are:
1. To increase the number of St. Bernards saved from euthanasia.
2. To educate the public about the care and needs of St. Bernards.
3. To provide technical assistance to the volunteers
4. To provide support for dogs with special needs.
Sin City Saint Rescue was founded by Olive Ashwell 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 Olive feels it is important that the local community is aware how many of these
Gentle Giants are in need of loving homes. Over 600 St. Bernards have been rescued and placed through Sin City Saint Rescue. Yes, Virginia, there ARE St. Bernards in Las Vegas! According to Ashwell, "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.
*The St. Bernard Rescue Foundation, Inc. incorporated as a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization in 1998. The purposes of the St. Bernard Rescue Foundation, Inc. are:
1. To increase the number of St. Bernards saved from euthanasia.
2. To educate the public about the care and needs of St. Bernards.
3. To provide technical assistance to the volunteers
4. To provide support for dogs with special needs.