Rocky was rescued from a shelter by NEBRT. They were a caring shelter, and they adored him. He stayed in the office with them, and they all hugged and kissed him when he left, followed me out to the car, insisted on photos and updates. They were a very caring group.
Rocky had an inflammation of the cerebellum, which caused disabilities. Rich and Marcia Goldstein offered to foster him. The Goldsteins have a foster failure named "Bug". This was a match made in heaven, because Bug also has special needs in the brain department. Both are very loveable pups too, and the Goldsteins are an amazing foster family.
Rich Goldstein writes:
"Hi to all,
Rocky is doing well and still adjusting. I spoke prematurely about Rocky's disabilities not being so visible; they really are quite visible. He walks like a drunk on gravel and on certain surfaces. We feed him on a small skid proof rug, because his rear legs begin to spread apart when he's eating and then he falls. His depth perception is really bad also, so he's having a hard time learning to go out the doggie door. And does have housebreaking issues. He growls when you pick him up; however that bad habit seems to be getting better. He might just be scared.
What's really funny when he walks beside Bug they look like two drunken sailors :) He gets along with all three dogs and the cat. However he's much younger then my guys and he wants to play. This is the only time we have fights between them. He tried playing with the cat today and "got smacked". He never barks, he loves sleeping in the bed with us (although Bug hates it) and without any other animals in the house he would be a quiet little dog. He's crate trained.
Keep you all posted on his progress.
--Rich Goldstein"
Northeast Boston Rescue (NEBTR) is comprised of volunteers based in NY, NJ, PA, CT, and parts of other states, and serves Boston Terriers in need within reach of our helping hands.
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