Barking Up The Wrong Tree

Lifeguard Dog ‘Bilbo’ Should Be Reinstated

Bilbo the Newfoundland lifeguard dog from Cornwall was sacked recently and his sacking met with public outcry. Bilbo is seven years old and has saved three lives in Cornwall’s Sennen Cove, but last month the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) saw fit to sack him.

Now, Bilbo is a bit of a celebrity in Cornwall as you might imagine and according to the Telegraph, this news sparked off several campaign to save his job.

Bilbo’s owner, Steve Jamieson, thanked everybody and said he was overwhelmed by the support.

Commenting on the discussions between the RNLI and Penwith District Council, Mr Jamieson said: “At the moment they’re still in discussions but they’ve said it looks likely that Bilbo will be allowed back. I’m delighted because there were so many people who were really upset. Bilbo’s popularity is absolutely huge.”

The council spokesperson said there would be a press release soon about Bilbo’s job following a ‘constructive’ meeting with the RNLI.