When six year old Bert, was taken to a shelter by his owner on 7/22, he was described as healthy, “good with other dogs, friendly, playful, curious, smart - and loves toys.” On Friday…

one of our volunteers sent his info to us and indicated that he had become sick and was on the list to be euthanized. Fast forward to today, and he’s in an emergency clinic, where he has been all week, literally fighting for his life, with a vicious strain of pneumonia that he got while in the shelter. We’re committed to this wonderful dog, and will pull out all of the stops to save him, but we need your help with the vet bills which continues to climb, and prayers from all the “warriors” who post to our page. Everyone who has transported, donated, shared his info to friends, and taken chicken nuggets to the vet (anything to try to get him to eat) has fallen in love with this beautiful boy . Three weeks ago, Bert was perfectly healthy, and in a home where he’s been since he was a puppy. Now he’s in yet another strange place with IV’s and oxygen tubes in him, and struggling to breathe. We understand that some circumstances can’t be avoided, but shelters should be a LAST resort, yet so many people think nothing of dropping their dog off there. Shelters are not “doggy concierges.” They are more often than not, a horrible dead end. We’re doing everything we can to help, and took in 27 dogs in the last 10 days. It’s a lot of work, and a lot of logistics, and it takes a lot of money. We have so many wonderful supporters that keep the ball rolling on a daily bases, and make so much possible, but occasionally we get in over our head, so we are asking if you can share and donate on the link below, or you can donate a number of ways on the website at www.atlantalabrescue.com Let’s bring Bert home! #savebert #atlanta #atlantalabrescue #georgia #labradorlove