Bilbo could beat beach ban - Pet insurance

Posted : 30-05-2008

Bilbo, the dog lifeguard, could be put back on duty after public outcry over his sacking, it has been reported.

The 14-stone Newfoundland was told by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) that he could no longer help lifeguards at Sennen Cove in Cornwall.

However, petitions and campaigns across the country have forced the RNLI into talks with the local council, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Mr Jamieson, the dog's owner, said that he is "delighted" that Bilbo is so popular with the public and revealed that well-wishers all over the UK have called him with messages of support.

"The public pressure has been beyond anything I'd ever expected," he told the newspaper.

"I'm tremendously grateful for all the support from the public," Mr Jamieson concluded.

Jim McKenna, chief executive of Penwith district council, said that he attended a "very constructive meeting" with the RNLI to work towards a long-term solution.

Three groups have been set up on Facebook to support Bilbo, with the largest boasting 2,096 members.

Comments from the dog's supporters describe the RNLI's decision as "crazy", with members co-ordinating petitions throughout the UK.

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