Artie and His Brother Gizmo

This never happens. These two barely tolerate each other. Artie the Blind is an NEBTR boy from 5 years ago. Gizmo is a local adoption.

Posted by JulieAnne Cross on Tuesday, 9 February 2016

Zeus is Adopted

Zeus was adopted by the Cross family today.
They drove in many hours of traffic from Wilmington DE to our home today
with their 12 year old son and their former NEBTR blind boy, Artie.
There was alot of energy between the two boys but we took a brisk walk
together and worked it out.
Artie, being blind, wasnt too thrilled with Zeus being all over him at
times, but I think they will be fine.
Zeus warmed right up to Gavin, their 12 year old. Gavin is just perfect
for Zeus. They will be best friends I think and he will sleep with
Gavin.
They are now on a very long car ride home to DE from NY.
I sent with them Zeus giant comfy bed, lots of food, cod liver oil,
treats, vitamins and all of his secret santa gifts.
We just found out on Friday that Zeus has an enlarged heart and the
beginnings of heart disease and this didn't phase the Cross' at all.
Thats when I knew I had to go through with it.
I cried as soon as they left - he did stop before getting in the car and
stared at me waiting for me. I waited until he jumped in on his own,
broke down and drank some wine.
He was a huge presence in our home and I will miss him terribly. He had
just started sleeping in bed with us.
Amazing amazing dog.
I think he will be very happy with the Cross family!!

xoxo my Zeusy

Jerrilyn Walter

Aww...Jerrilyn. I've shed a few tears for you on this one. I know it was hard for you...all of you. Even Miss Vivi loved him. 

You've a heart of gold. 

Merry Christmas. 

xoxo

Jenn

Oh!!!  That must have been sooo bittersweet!!!  I know what a loss it will be for you, but all your work and support to prepare him for this event was such a gift and blessing to him!  After watching that amazing video-bio you made for him, anyone would have wanted to adopt him (I know I did).
You are a wonderful person for all you do.  Wishing Zeus a very wonderful New Year in his new home, and wishing you comfort and joy for the season.
Denice

Yea Zeus!!! Jerrilynn, thank you so much for bringing that silly boy into your home and loving him! I can't imagine how hard saying goodbye was.  Sara

Awe........that big bear deserved the very best forever home! You did a great job Jerrilyn! BRAVO! We enjoyedd him so much!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Happily ever after always makes me cry happy tears!
Maria

Sunbeams

Even a blind dog can find a sunbeam. This is Artie, who we got from NEBTR in January 2011. Doing great.

Thank you, JulieAnne, for sharing the sunbeams in your home.

Artie the Blind Pup Finds Forever Love

 

Artie just left our house with his new family, JulieAnne and Michael Cross, and their son Gavin. They drove all the way up from Delaware to Wharton NJ to meet the little guy, and it was love at first sight. Artie licked them all over, jumped in their laps, and practically bowled Gavin over with all of his kisses. They were so excited to meet Artie, and I know they're going to spoil him rotten. Artie was very special to me - my little blind guy and I was protective of him because I didn't want him going to a home that didn't understand his special needs. Gavin was super gentle with him, never reaching out to him, waiting for Artie to go to him. I know the Cross's are a perfect match for him and are going to love him like crazy!  He is a special little boy going to a special family.

Artie is a one year old, 25 lb, sweetheart of a Boston! Artie is blind, but don't tell him that. He has no idea that it's not 'normal' to have sight. We're pretty sure he was born blind because he compensates so amazingly. Within in a day, he'll have his entire house and yard mapped out. He's learned that when we say 'stairs' he's to be careful and go up or down and when we say 'door' he knows to step over the threshold. Because he can't see, Artie needs to be walked using a harness only. He doesn't understand that a leash is being held by his owner, so when he feels a tug at it, he panics and tries to get away. A leash hooked to a collar only escalates this. When his foster mom picks up his leash she now says, 'It's just me' and he knows that the tug will be okay.

Artie is a total cuddle bug. He will lie for hours on the couch with you, snuggling but when he's had enough of that, he's still very much a puppy and loves to play. He'll wrestle by himself on the ground, but is just as happy to have you wrestle around with him. He's not sure what toys are, but every now and again will chew on a stuffed animal.

-- Heather Coursen