Hercules' CyberHome

I was born on 22 April 1994 in Smithville, Tennessee, at Lisa & Ricky Atnip's Center Hill Saint's Kennels, located about 50 miles east of Nashville between Murfreesboro and Cookeville. My Daddy's name is Center Hill Undertaker Atnip and my Mommy's name is Carter's Red Ridge Brandy. I was six weeks old when Matt first saw me and took me to my new home in Huntsville, Alabama.

I was named in honor of three St. Bernards who previously lived with my Master. They were: Saint Ami du Grand Barry (St), Dreamer (D') and Bruno. (Dreamer and Bruno were rescued dogs.)

09-Feb-98:  I am 3 years 9 months old, weigh 230 pounds and live indoors. My health is good except for hotspots on my left thighs. The hotspots are treated with cortisone shots I receive from the Animal Care Clinic. I eat Iams Chunks in the morning and evening (two cups each), presoaked for 30 minutes to prevent bloating.

06-Dec-98: This evening I went to Rainbow Bridge. I got sick the day after Thanksgiving and was diagnosed with pneumonia and a temperature that maxed the thermometer at 106 deg. I was being treated with antibiotics and IV fluids but today my liver shut down and my kidneys were shutting down, too, even though my temperature returned to normal. I also wasn't interested in drinking water like I was a few days ago. My eyes, gums and ears showed obvious signs of jaundice. I also lost 40 pounds during this illness.

     I received excellent care and treatments from the veterinarians and staff at the Animal Care Clinic. They gave me lots of personal attention and love as a patient and boarder.

     Now I will finally get to meet my namesakes at Rainbow Bridge -- Saint, Dreamer and Bruno, my cybermate Misty, and other friends I kept hearing about - like Jorrell, Rusty and Lance.