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Lance (the dog) watches Giro d’Italia
Check out this dog. Yep, he’s sporting a yellow jersey, his name is Lance and he’s hanging out at Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop in downtown Austin.
Lance (the dog, that is) made an appearance last night at the shop’s Giro d’Italia watching party. A small crowd tuned in as Lance (Armstrong, the cyclist) finished 10th in the 17th stage of the race, 1 minute and 59 seconds behind stage winner Franco Pellizotti. (Check the latest race report here .) The Austin cyclist and seven-time Tour de France winner remains in 12th place in the race, which ends May 31.
Heart of Texas Lab Rescue took in Lance (the dog) after he was attacked by three pit bulls earlier this year. Ray Hebert, of the rescue group, introduced the sweet, fluffy dog to the race-watchers, and explained that he needed $3,000 of surgery after the attack. He’s healed now, with a glossy coat and bright brown eyes, but needs a loving home.
“He needed a name that would bring him strength and courage to go on,” Hebert told the crowd.
Lance (the dog) seemed to approve of the festivities. He may even have gotten a taste of the Italian-themed snacks.
If you’re interested in adopting Lance (the dog), go to http://hotlabrescue.org/. (Not sure if the yellow jersey is included.)
Heart of Texas Lab Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that saves Labrador Retrievers from shelters, pounds and abandonment and places them in caring homes.
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By Pam LeBlanc
May 28, 2009 10:54 AM | Link to this
Hi Kim, Glad you got some interesting info from the book, and thanks for mentioning it for our readers. As for HOT Lab Rescue, they do tons of great work. Lance is a sweet pea (and well-behaved, I might add!). He deserves a good home. Pam
By Kim
May 28, 2009 10:54 AM | Link to this
Thanks from sweetoldyellowdog Bailey, a Heart of Texas Lab Rescue alumna, for your recent mentions of the group and the good work it does. On a day when one rescue group has made the news for being ridiculous, it’s nice to see a mention of HOTLab and its positive, proactive, sensible work. Bailey has some extra tail wags for you. And of course to the team at Mellow Johnny’s, for helping Lab-Lance’s cause (and for boldly opening the doors of an Event With Food to a Labrador retriever).
By Ray
May 28, 2009 11:43 AM | Link to this
During the event, Labrador Lance was seen laying on his back getting a post race massage. He was throughly enjoying himself.
At the end of the evening he led the crowd in a rousing version of Il Canto degli Italiani (Italian National Anthem).