You are about to read one of the most inspirational and moving stories we have ever had here at NEBTR. Many of you have been following the story of Teddy. He was callously dumped in an overcrowded Philadelphia kill shelter when he was going blind and in a great deal of pain from untreated glaucoma. The family who left Teddy at the shelter said they no longer wanted him because he was now too old. NEBTR was contacted and scrambled to make room for Teddy in a foster home so his life would be spared.
He has been with NEBTR now for 1.5 years. Teddy lost his sight but his eyes are now stable and do not cause him discomfort. His foster mother was Molly Bolger, and she lovingly cared for him and took him for countless appointments with an opthalmologist at Cornell University and pursued his treatment. The Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee donated sweaters to keep him warm. Teddy had been with us for such a long time with all of us praying that there would be somebody who would give him a second chance at happiness and peace.
Finally, that has come through for him. Dr. Fred Hendricks, who has given Teddy his forever home. Finally Teddy has a family of his own! Dr. Hendricks writes, "With patience, calmness, kindness, etc, he gradually lost his fear and realized he wasn't going to be harmed. Now he is very friendly, completely bonded to me, and is best buddies with the other two dogs. He jumps up into my lap while we watch TV. He also has NEVER relieved himself in the house, chewed anything up, or bothered anyone with barking. One couldn't ask for a nicer pet - all that was needed was to give him a chance! So my 50+ year record of never having a vicious dog in my household remains intact."
Dr. Fred continues, "Teddy is very much adjusted to his new quarters now and is really no trouble. He really is a happy dog. He wags his stumpy little tail when his name is called. One would hardly know he is blind now. When I saw his picture and his story, it occured to me that if a dog ever needed a friend, it was Teddy. So I am pleased that he made the most of his (probably last) chance. He will be comfortable and cared for for the rest of his life."
Sincerely, Fred
Bless you, Dr Fred. It's people like you who give us the impetus to keep doing what we do to help all the lost souls that are discarded by the heartless.
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Thank you, thank you Fred. I've been watching Teddy for a long time (my boyfriend felt it would be too much to take him, and I felt I had to respect his feelings on that). I am so happy he's adopted you!! And thank you to his foster family too for keeping him and taking care of him. - Deb
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