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Rescued Weimaraner to Show at Westminster (USA's biggest dog show)
Maverick, an AKC registered Weimaraner is all set to go to Westminster, the USA's equivalent of Crufts. He was acquired via Craigslist two years ago after a friend told Dan Stallings (who founded the Mid-Atlantic Weimaraner Rescue) about the ad. "Maverick was in horrid condition. He was 25lbs underweight, all ribs, spine and hips protruding, he had a staff infection on his nose, a pressure sore on his chest, his nails were grotesquely long, and his paws and tail were raw from self mutilation."
Not only has Maverick overcome those obstacles, but has gone on to earn prestigious awards, invitations and entry to some very exclusive events. "Within 7 months of taking him in, caring for him, exercising his mind and body and getting him ready for the show ring, he earned his Champion title. Within another 8 months he earned his Grand Champion title."
Dan goes on to say "I hope that his story might help the unenlightened to see that rescue dogs are not just a bunch of misfits with behavior issues. Sometimes they are just poor souls who had the misfortune of having the wrong owners." ...and we couldn't agree more - Go Maverick!
Story brought to our attention by MerlinsMum.
on 10-02-2012, 07:20 PM
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