Shilo - Blacksburg, Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
N 37° 13.062 W 080° 25.535
17S E 550963 N 4119177
Located on the grounds of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Waymark Code: WM1748D
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Shilo was donated by Veterinarians Mark Helfat and his wife Mendy Helfat. Shilo stands howling within small grassy area amid a grove of trees. The Beagle is named after their own beagle Shilo.

Sculpted by Jim Sardonis and cast in bronze by Glenn Campbell this sculpture stands 6 feet high and 6 feet long

Plaque Text:
Shilo
2018
The Howling Beagle is a generous gift from Mark P. Helfat, D.V.M. in memory of his parents, Lucile and Bernard Helfat, who loved dogs. The sculpture is named in honor of Dr. Helfat's own beagle, Shilo.

Jim Sardonis, Sculptor
Glenn Campbell, Campbell Plaster and Iron, Bronze Foundry.
Breed: Beagle

Date Built: 2018

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