Bronze statue of a dog named Bum, a St Bernard-spaniel mix, lying down with his head up and his tongue out. His right foreleg is only half-length, the result of being run over by an engine.
<p>San Diego and Edinburgh were twinned in 1978. Marie Hitchcock, a puppeteer, led the drive to celebrate the cities' dogs Greyfriars Bobby and Bum.
Bum (1886-1898) was a St Bernard-spaniel mix who arrived in San Diego as a stowaway pup. He was adopted by Ah Wo Sue, a Chinese fisherman.
Inscriptions : On bronze plaque on wall behind statue (raised letters): A Canine Connection / Edinburgh and San Diego, California, share a twinning link with a / unique twist. Each city is home to a famous dog: Edinburgh's loyal and / beloved Greyfriars Bobby and San Diego's equally beloved vagabond dog, / Bum. In recognition of these canine heroes, a statue of Bobby was / presented to San Diego and this statue of Bum was gifted in return. / The dogs represent the spirit of a twinning link - friendship, / loyalty and shared experience. / Bum, died 1898, aged 12 years / Sculpted by Jessica McCain, USA / Presented to the citizens of Edinburgh by the San Diego-Edinburgh Sister City Society. / In association with E Clampus Vitus, John P. Squibob Chapter 1853, on 19th July 2008.
Signatures : On top right of plinth (incised letters): Jessica McCain © / 1 2/2
Year of unveiling : 2008
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Unveiling details : 19 July 2008
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