Hello Northeast Boston Terrier Group - Eddie is doing great. We adopted him at age 9, and he became a therapy dog. Now he is nominated by the American Humane Association to be a hero dog. Please everyone in your group vote for him.
Just Click here and vote - the American Human Association may require you set up a password before voting.
http://www.herodogawards.org/view-entries.html#search/eddie
Here's his story:
Eddie, so we understand, began his life in a pet store in Long Island, New York. Someone thought he was cute and took him home.
Nine years later, Eddie found himself in foster care, obese and suffering from severe allergies. Many of his teeth were so decayed that they had to be removed. He also had scars on parts of his body from previous dog bites.
We went to the foster home where Eddie was staying, planning to adopt a certain, younger dog. Our plans derailed when Eddie pranced right up to us with his "I love you" eyes. He opened our hearts to his gentle and pure spirit.
We put that gentle and pure spirit to work. Eddie lost weight, got his allergies under control, and kept up with his pearly white teeth (the few that remained). In addition, he decided to advance his education by attending classes at The Good Dog Foundation. He graduated as a therapy dog at age 10.
With his new physique and dog therapy diploma in hand, he presented at the Village Nursing Home in NYC, among other venues, where he warmed many hearts. He made one man with Alzheimer's disease smile for the first time in years. He also visits the students at New York University to help them through the intense stress of college life. Eddie is also wonderful with children and is preparing to visit young kids hospitalized for cancer treatment.
Eddie is a hero. He is an inspiring little man who has overcome adversity and helps others feel safe and happy. What better gift is there than that?
Janet P. Ford
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