Max Was Adopted

Max went to his forever home recently. I'm so happy for him! This boy was an owner surrender who peed submissively whenever someone would reach to pet him. He was such a sweet, calm little guy and it broke my heart to see him so afraid. He was adopted by the Kelly family who are just wonderful. Pat cried when she met him! They are calm, patient, and understanding, and I know they're going to be wonderful for Max.

Heather
Wharton, NJ

Captain Beadoe

Beadoe was rescued by NEBTR, and given a home by the wonderful Joy Riley, who didn't mind at all that he is completely deaf.  He was very close to being put to sleep, but look at how he is living now!

Teddy Needs a Home

Teddy is a Boston Terrier/Pug mix estimated to be 8-10 years old at the most. He is a stocky 26 lbs. and is built like a pug, including floppy ears and a curly tail, but he wears the black and white suit of a Boston Terrier. He's adorable! Teddy was turned in to a shelter by his callous owners because he was getting too old. He arrived into foster care with untreated glaucoma with vision totally lost in one eye, and the second eye in such bad shape that our vets were unable to save his vision in that one too. Teddy is on medication which is working to control the pressure in the right eye, although he is now totally or almost totally blind. He needs to take this medication twice a day which he takes quite happily with a bit of peanut butter or cheese. How very sad that had treatment when the glaucoma began he would still be able to see.

Our vet has diagnosed him with very early stage pituitary-dependent Cushing's, but he does not yet show any of the typical symptoms. Because of this, he has not been started on any treatment but he will need to be monitored.

Teddy has been through so much, it is understandable that he is scared. His recent blindness makes it difficult for him to interact with other dogs (and cats) because he is easily startled and will act defensively. It would be best for Teddy to be in a home with no other dogs or cats. It is also recommended that he goes to a home with no very young children.

Even with all of that he has gone through Teddy is a loving and sweet boy.

He is crate trained and house trained. In general, Teddy is pretty low-energy and does not need a lot of exercise. He enjoys hanging around in the house and wandering around the yard. He will go for a walk on a leash, but he is eager to get moving, even without his sight, and will pull to go. He will need some guidance on leash manners.

Teddy's favorite things so far have been chewing on bones or bully sticks. He likes to press up against your leg and get lots of head and tummy rubs. Oh, and treats. He will sit very nicely for treats. He recently started enjoying digging through the toy box and selecting a stuffed toy to play with and suck on. He wants nothing more than to have a quiet home where he can be settled in with those few things and be loved for the sweet and special guy that he is.

Because Cushings can be an expensive and life threatening disease if Teddy doesn't receive treatment, we are offering a special incentive for anyone who would consider giving him the life he desperately deserves. Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue will completely sponsor his medical expenses throughout his life in the same way we would any other permanent foster dog. All we want for him is to find a home where he will be relaxed and will have happiness and love for the rest of his life.

Liam Blossoms

I know you have all been following Liam, the dog who was found half starved.

Under Jill Dunn's amazing and loving foster care, Liam is blossoming.  Here's Liam today.  You wouldn't know it was the same dog!  He looks absolutely amazing!

Foster Liam

Liam was found as an emaciated stray, and his time in a Delaware shelter certainly made matters worse. Just by looking at his picture, you can tell that he certainly needs help! That poor little face asks for a chance at a happy life - and he is only a year or two old! He is in foster care now, and Jill his foster mom reports that he is a happy, loving boy despite his very rough start.

As Jill tells it, "He had a rough start, vomiting everything from the day before up. I started feeding him by hand small amounts so I could control the speed of his eating. Well that worked and today I put a tennis ball in his bowl. So far so good and his stool now has some form to it.

He really loves soft toys. He was stealing my daughters stuffed animals so I went out first thing yesterday and got him his very own stuff less toy. He was soooooo happy. I was afraid to get one with stuffing in case he decided to eat it.

It is pretty amazing with such a rough start he is such a happy, loving boy.

I have attached some pictures. He follows me everywhere."

-- Jill Dunn

Already, under Jill's wonderful care, Liam is starting to blossom. Compare these recent pictures:

Update on Porky

Porky is doing fine.  He has a good appetite, and loves going out in the backyard.  Sometimes he plays with us with his toys, other times he loves just laying in the grass and chewing on his toys or rolling on his back.  He is reluctant in going into his cage at times, we always put toys in there with him.  We even have been trying to feed him in there with the door open.  When we went to get his heartworm pills we took both dogs and put them in the back of the suburban with the middle seats down.  He weighs 21 lbs.  Grandpa gives him and Lily a treat every day, so he loves when grandpa calls him, though he doesn't like raw string beans.  Lily has gotten use to him.  Here are some pictures of him.

-- Regina

Update on Tucker

Tucker has had most of his stitches out, and the incision is healing nicely. 

His foster mom Amy notes, "He’s doing very well, though is a bit pouty because he wants to play and is not allowed. We’re working on his therapy exercises with both legs now. He’s very good about working with us so far, and enjoys the extra attention. When he incision is completely healed, we’re going to start some water therapy.

Despite all he’s been through, he was kissing and climbing all over the vets and was so happy to see everyone. He is definitely a people-lover.

Tucker sends lots of smooches to everyone!"

Bubba Helps Around the House

--Contributed by his forever Mom, Janice Boyer

I Have Not Seen Your Lipstick

No I have not seen your lipstick,
Why would you even ask me that? I'm insulted! Every time something goes missing around here, everybody looks at me! For your information, I don't even wear that shade.
It doesn't flatter my complexion and it tastes terrible. oops.

Foster Thunder/Teddy

I met up with Mary Liberty who transported Thunder from Philadelphia. Thunder is doing well, he seems pretty wiped out from his big day and he is currently snoozing in his ex-pen. He is a really sweet little guy, built kind of like a stocky little barrel. He seems to have a lot of pug traits but is black and white like a BT. Cute! No pictures yet, I've been too busy with getting the dogs settled (so far so good) but I will soon.

His eye does not look good at all and his vision is definitely impaired. I am not quite sure how much he sees but he does run into some things and he is nervous about stairs and things like that. The shelter notes say possible glaucoma in that eye. It looks painful.

I'll keep you all updated. Thanks so much Mary for giving him ride!


I brought him to the vet yesterday and the news was not too bad - his bad eye is an old injury or disease (possibly glaucoma), but it is well past being an active problem. It looks bad but it doesn't seem to cause him pain. Obviously he can't see out of that eye. The vet said there is nothing that needs to be done, and surgery to remove the eye would be possible but it would only be for cosmetic reasons now. His "good" eye is not without problems though. It is pretty red and he does have a cataract in that eye. His vision is maybe 30-50% in that eye at best guess. Thunder was not letting the vet measure his eye pressure or really look at his eye - he tried to bite. So I have an appointment to bring him back next week after giving him a little sedative beforehand. The vet really wants to make sure he doesn't have glaucoma in that eye.

Thunder is just a sweetheart! He reminds me of a teddy bear with his little face and ears and his round body. I've taken to calling him Teddy part of the time .

-- Kathy Vander Werff

Contest on Behalf of Deaf Dog Rescue

Hi Everyone! I have an entry in a contest with both my deaf boxer and the deaf Boston Terrier Spikey I adopted Deaf Dog Rescue. I entered late so I need all the help I can get. The winning entry will be put on a car for NASCAR racing. I think you can vote everyday. Please support our babies! God Bless.




Here is a link to the voting:
http://www.sponsafier.com/share/316487


--Kim Compton




And here is a picture of Kim's great entry on behalf of Deaf Dog Rescue:

In Memory of Evelyn Laney Donation

NEBTR is very grateful for the generous donation it recently receive in memory of Evelyn Laney.  Evelyn was a loyal member of the Glen Falls Kennel Club. Evelyn always had champion Boston Terriers. Thanks so much for remembering her in this way. Your gift will certainly help Bostons in need, and we're sure Evelyn would have been pleased to be remembered in this way.

From Deaf and Dumped to Yacht Skipper

Captain Beadoe hard at work on the SS Boston Boyz!

Beadoe is certainly sailing happy thanks to the wonderful care he is receiving from his mom Joy Riley!

In Memory of Shelby

Shelby was a former puppy mill mama who was rescued with several other girls in March of 2008 by NEBTR, transported in a 7 hour trip by Mike and Amy, and then fostered by Amanda.  All of the dogs dogs were absolute sweethearts and totally happy to be out of that terrible mill. Here is a picture of Shelby taken during the transport:

Unfortunately, she was rushed to the Emergency hospital because she could not breathe, She was in Congestive Heart Failure and her lungs were filled up with fluid, plus she had cancer that the vet said was spreading through out her body, so the doctor recommended putting her to sleep. Her owner is devastated. She knew love and caring during these last two years of her life, and she certainly had the most wonderful forever home possible.  She will be missed; she was a very special little girl

Buddy

I picked up Buddy at the Rochester shelter.  He is underweight but otherwise seems in good condition.  He is a wonderful boy.  He is friendly with everyone, gets along with all of my dogs and cats.  He is housebroken and nicely behaved.

 

He is so active I can't believe he's 13.  He will play fetch with a ball forever and keeps up with my younger guys on walks with no problem.

 

I'm hoping there is someone out there who will look past Buddy's age and offer him a forever home.  He has a lot of life left in him and is a very loving dog.

 

Molly

Penn Yan, NY

Update on Parker

Note:  Parker found himself at animal control in Philly and was pulled on day two of his 48 hour hold before begin PTS.  Someone from another rescue had to actually pull him and hold him until Jodi could get there because his time was literally up. Now look at him happy, healthy and more importantly, alive!  YAY!!!! 

"Anne, the forever mom, just emailed me about Parker, a dog we fostered last may through July (with some help from Jodi). 
It's stories like this that remind us of what we do!

-- Vicki Rowe"

"Parker has decided that he really likes my husband, Ken.  He bonded with me right away but stayed cool toward Ken.  Ken has been home for a couple of weeks with a bad gall bladder,  it was removed today.  Parker and Ken have now become fast friends.  Parker now looks for him and is visibly excited to see him.  Parker has also made friends with my daughter's dog, Bear, a black lab (female).  He has become a real asset to our family.  We enjoy our walks and play time together.  I am sending you a picture of Parker and Ken sitting together.  Our best wishes for more successful adoptions.  Anne Swain"

Michigan terrier turns up in Wheeling IL

Michigan terrier turns up in Wheeling Illinois

Check out this video of a Boston Terrier from Michigan who was found in Illinois after 4 months:



May 11, 2010 (WHEELING, Ill.) (WLS) -- Frankie is one lucky dog! The Boston terrier who traveled miles from Michigan to Illinois is now headed home. Tuesday Frankie went from lost to found. The Boston terrier has been missing since January from his Michigan farm. On Saturday, he was found in the suburbs and taken to the Wheeling Animal and Pet Resort, where vets found a microchip that identified him. "Definitely lucky. We have a contract with the wheeling police and they bring in lost or stray dogs," said Alyssa Roberts, Wheeling Animal Hospital."No collars, to tags, and he followed me to my front door," said Mark Feldstein, dog rescuer.Frankie's family from Battle Creek, Michigan, was located from the microchip. They drove down to get the dog. "I'm very excited, said Denise Shepard, Frankie's owner. "Five months he's been gone."
And with that the two were reunited. And a howling good reunion it was.

How to Tell if it's Hot Outside

-- Contributed by Jill Dunn

Gracy Update

Note:  This was written by Gracy's forever family to her foster mom, Molly, who did such a wonderful job with little Gracy.  Hannah and Marc drove 5 hours to meet her and then spent the entire day getting to know her and working on trying to get Gracy to accept their dog, Olive.

 

Molly writes, "They're a really kind, patient young couple who have given Gracy a wonderful home and are working really hard on training and behavior issues with her.  Gracy and Olive have become best friends and Marc and Hannah are very happy with Gracy.  I'm sure Gracy is loving her new life!"

 

 

 

Hi Molly,

Just wanted to give you another update on Gracy. She is such a great little girl, and I think she's really blossoming. Her and Olive are getting along fantastically. Practically best buds already. They play, and play fight. We all go on walks together. Gracy is even sleeping in the bed with us now, and she doesn't even growl or snap at Olive. She is however, not a morning dog. I get up fairly early for work and Olive is ready to go before my alarm even goes off, but Gracy just lifts her head and looks at me as if to say, "Are you kidding, no way am I getting up right now." She likes to keep sleeping with Marc, she even snuggles into his back.

Her digestion issues seem to be resolved. She's eating heartily and has very regular and consistent poops. We are currently in the process of transferring her for the food our vet prescribed to the food we make for Olive. She seems to enjoy and even dances a little when its time to eat. She's a total beggar. Now that she has mastered sitting on command we're working on coming when called. So far she complies about half of the time, but we're using positive reinforcement training, and lots of treats, which more often than not get her attention.

Gracy is a wonderful little dog, and I am so happy that we were able to bring her into our family. It already seems as if she's been here the whole time. She and Olive spend hours wrestling and barking at strange noises or things that aren't there, and playing tug of war. I even have a picture.

Hope everything is well with you and all your dogs,
Hannah, Marc, Olive and Gracy

NEBTR Barbecue on Long Island

 

We had a great day and shared stories and food.  I send my NJ girls Amy & Gilda home with NY bagels (lol). 

 

From left to right is Diane & Norman Laudani - Joan and Bentley - yes my foster Bentley - Amy Angelo and my Ivy - Gilda Hunt and her foster girl with 25 names she was called all day (you had to be here ) - Sonya & Ron Wilcox & their Petey (she is my hc queen) - My Steve a/k/a Bunky with Duke and me Linda and my Rottie Maggie.  Maria E. came later and was left out of the pic with her two kids & her BT Cody.

 

 

Gilda and Amy - I love you more than apple pie.  Sonya did you bring the apple pie.  Who made those cookies that I had to fight the kids for?

 

Thanks for being here and making my day, Linda Antonelli