Baron_at_work

Baron, our blind-and-deaf boy who was recently adopted by Wendy M. in Missoula, has won KPAX-TV’s "Greatest Montana Dog" contest … by a landslide!  He totaled 2,102 votes, nearly twice as many as the runner-up who had 1,076 votes.

Wendy sent out an email today to friends and family on Baron’s win and included the photos you see here of Baron at her office.  That’s what I call "hard at work."  Here are excerpts from Wendy’s note:

Montana’s Greatest Dog: Baron!!!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who voted for this precious little dog. A big thanks goes out to Steve and Alayne at Rolling Dog Ranch for posting the contest on their blog, giving Baron a commanding lead!

The representative from KPAX said that Baron was a shoe-in for the Top 10 and the hardest part of the competition was picking the other nine dogs! He was amazed at the support Baron had nationwide and thought all the comments were fantastic….

Baron has become quite the celebrity around Missoula (Stoney too!) and gets recognized everywhere we go. It’s nice to know he has support all around the U.S. as well. Thanks again for giving this awesome dog with special needs some recognition!

-Wendy

P.S. I’ve attached some photos of Baron "the Great" lounging at my work. Getting petted all the time is so exhausting.

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No word yet on whether KPAX will be airing a story to follow up on the contest.  But if they do, I don’t think Baron would be camera shy!

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27 responses to “Baron Wins “Greatest Montana Dog” Contest!”

  1. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    YAY! He got my two days’ worth of votes! What a punkin! Congrats to RDR for keeping this guy safe, to Wendy for adopting and to Baron ~ well ~ just for being Baron.

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  2. Wendy Avatar

    Notice the picture I have hanging beside my computer!!

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  3. Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin - San Antonio TX Avatar
    Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin – San Antonio TX

    CONGRATULATIONS, BARON (& WENDY & STONEY)!!!!! I can see why he is so loved. His personality shines through in his pictures. Stoney must be so proud of his sibling!!! I opened the website to read the story & saw Baron hard at work! My first words when I saw his pic were, Oh baby, you are so precious!!! I love your pink nose & mouth!!

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  4. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    I have never seen such a great picture as the one of Baron in the contest. You go Baron.

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  5. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    That’s awesome! I voted as much and as often as possible…so glad to see that Baron came out on top!

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  6. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Yay Baron! A well deserved win, you’re the best. Wendy, don’t forget about the many fans in Canada who love him too!
    Mary (Ottawa)

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  7. Shirley * James * Portland, OR Avatar
    Shirley * James * Portland, OR

    Hip Hip Hooray for Barron! I hope they air his story!!! The world needs to know about this special guy and RDR..Wendy too!

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  8. maggie Avatar
    maggie

    That IS great news! Yay Baron!
    And also what a good way to increase awareness about blind-and-deaf or other special needs animals being able to achieve a high quality of life with the proper care.

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  9. GiLe Avatar
    GiLe

    wow!congratulations on ur win!ur so cute baron the great!

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  10. Jessica, NL Avatar
    Jessica, NL

    Ha Wendy, that picture beside your computer is precisely the one I copied to mine! I just loved the look and the smiles of all three of you, it’s one of the happiest pictures I know ;-).
    Congratulations with your Very Importand Pooch!!

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  11. Carla Polastro-Nigro Avatar

    Congratulations, Baron! And keep up the hard work at Wendy’s office…:-)

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  12. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    Of COURSE he won…there was never any doubt in my mind! Congratulations, little guy!!

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  13. Debbie B. Avatar
    Debbie B.

    Yea Baron, you are adorable, you make us all proud!! Kisses to you on your cute pink nose.

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  14. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    Go Baron go… I just think he is so adorable.

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  15. Moon Rani Avatar

    Congratulations to Baron! Judging from the photos, he hasn’t let his triumph go to his head. Here’s a long distance hug from one of his many admirers.

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  16. Toni Avatar
    Toni

    Congratulations Baron! You certainly deserve the honor. What a cutie! Wendy-thanks for giving this special little guy such a wonderful home. Give Stoney and Baron hugs and kisses!

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  17. Kay Stemnock Avatar
    Kay Stemnock

    Yay, Baron!!
    Congratulations, Wendy, and continued best wishes to you and your pack.

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  18. Boundforglory Avatar
    Boundforglory

    Congratulations on your fame sweet Baron!
    I am so happy that Baron and Stoney have nestled into Wendy’s life so well!!
    Just to think that Baron was once a nobody, with nobody to love or love him and is now a Montana star with love in abundance….awesome!

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  19. Wendy Avatar

    Thanks again to everyone who voted (Canadians included)!!! It really means a lot to us.

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  20. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Good Heavens! How could he NOT win? Congratulations to Baron and Wendy… and Stoney of course. You know what they say, behind every great man…

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  21. angela langdon Avatar
    angela langdon

    Hooooorrrraaaayy!! Baron and his clan had my vote!!

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  22. Shelli Smith Avatar
    Shelli Smith

    Way to go Baron! Thank you Wendy for giving Baron and Stoney such a wonderful, loving life. Hugs to all of you!

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  23. Jessica, NL Avatar
    Jessica, NL

    A question for Wendy (or Steve?).. I was looking at the info of how Baron found himself at RDR, great story, but on the picture in the middle he has an ALL pink nose! The lovely pic of him sleeping out his victory party at the top of this post clearly shows two extra black dots apart from the one on his lip. Just a normal change?
    Again congratulations!

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  24. Nina Avatar
    Nina

    Yay for Baron! What a cutie!! Congratulations to all involved in giving this pup a second chance in life!

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  25. Janet in Cambridge Avatar
    Janet in Cambridge

    Baron is so photogenic and such a little squirrel. Congrats, little guy and to your mom and bro, too.

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  26. Jamie Bray Tanner Avatar
    Jamie Bray Tanner

    As the owner of the yellow lab Rogan, we wish Baron a hearty congratulations! You put up a tough fight!

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  27. ginger & Tobias (the greythound) Avatar
    ginger & Tobias (the greythound)

    Congrats to Baron the Great! I think this is a great step in making more people aware of what great lives “disabled” animals can lead & what great companions they can be! Thanks Wendy for entering Baron in the contest, & letting RDR know about it, to pass it on to all of us. BRAVO! It’s a wonderful thing, & I think Baron should now have a crown!
    Hugs,
    ginger, Tobias & Tlingit

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