Alain Delon's dog Loubo escapes euthanasia
2024-08-26
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Two days after French superstar Alain Delon passed away on August 18, the fate of his beloved dog Loubo became a topic of public debate and speculation.
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"Should we die together? I'll go ask the vet."
Alain Delon's statement about Loubo, which was published by French media in 2018, was dug up after his death and caused a great response on the Internet.
"He was my last dog, I loved him like my own child. If I die before him, I would rather he die in my arms afterwards than have him suffer more on my grave," the actor once revealed to Paris Match.
Alain Delon had mentioned several times during his lifetime that after his death, he hoped that his family would euthanize his "faithful companion" so that he could rest in peace in Douchy. In the backyard of the actor's residence, 35 of his beloved dogs are now buried.
Alain Delon once explained this practice in front of French media before his death: "My whole life has been there, in these graves. I want to be buried with my animals."
The idea of "being buried with the deceased" makes French animal protection uncomfortable
The comments sparked a strong reaction from the French branch of the Society for the Protection of Animals (SPA).
"Animals' lives should not be conditional on human lives," the association wrote on its social accounts. "SPA volunteered to take in Alain Delon's dog and find him a home."
Just a few days ago, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation also announced its willingness to adopt the Malinois, thus saving it from the fate of being euthanized.
Loubo eventually lives in Alan's old house and is under the guardianship of animal protection
This Belgian Malinois was Alain Delon's faithful "deathbed" companion. Alain Delon had more than 50 dogs during his lifetime, and Loubo was adopted by Alain Delon in 2014. He was the last dog to accompany him until the end of his life.
After receiving numerous calls from people concerned about Loubo, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation said it had "contacted those close to Alain Delon to ensure that Loubo has his own house and family".
"Loubo is doing fine," French media learned from an 89-year-old actress.
The actress, who founded the Animal Protection Association, is also a good friend of Alain Delon, who adopted his dog Lila through the actress in 2001.
The actress assured the public that she and the animal protection association would establish contact with Loubo through regular visits to Alain Delon's former home.
Loubo also meant a lot to Alain Delon's family, who mentioned the animal by name in the announcement of the actor's death.
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