Eddie Goes to the Rainbow Bridge

Our sympathy goes out to Judy, who reports, "We lost Eddie this afternoon to a stroke.  Thank goodness my vet was at the hospital.  He went peacefully.  I pray that he's crossing the bridge and running and playing and with sight!!   My heart hurts as it does with each one who moves on."

Judy and her family gave Eddie such love and caring, that he knew he was loved for the last part of his life.  It is remarkable people like Judy who make the NEBTR what it is.

Congratulations to Ruby!

Congratulations to Ruby, a former rescue who was adopted by Roxann Creen.  Ruby placed second in Jumpers at her first agility trial.  Here she is with her ribbons!  Way to go, Ruby and Roxann!

Update on Tucker

 Tucker and his foster mom Amy

 Tucker and his forever mom Lisa

Tucker and his new family

Wanted to let you know that Tucker went to his forever home with Lisa DeFrees. She and I met in Hazleton, PA. Tucker immediately bonded with her – and both of them were kissing all over one another. Lisa was covered with doggy spit and Tucker was covered with lipstick. LOL

I’ve spoken with her several times since the exchange, and Tucker is doing very well. I’m sure he’s on his way to becoming a very (even more so) spoiled little guy. She had a basket of toys, new collar & leash, and tag all ready for him. Attached are a few photos… Tucker with me & Monty while we were waiting for Lisa, Tucker with his new Mommy, and Tucker with his new siblings. It’s quite a good-looking group!

Thanks for all your support with him… Debbi, Joy, Jodi especially… you ladies kept me SANE this! J

It’s so quiet around our house now… even with my zoo!

Amy Jansky

York, PA

My Foster Dog is Beautiful

My foster dog stinks to high heaven. I don't know for sure what breed  he is.   His eyes are blank and hard. He won't let me pet him and growls when I reach for him. He has ragged scars and crusty sores on his skin. His nails are long and his teeth, which he showed me, are stained.  I sigh. I drove two hours for this. I carefully maneuver him so that I can stuff him in the crate. Then I heft the crate and put it in the car. I am going home with my new foster dog.

At home I leave him in the crate till all the other dogs are in the yard.  I get him out of the crate and ask him if he wants 'outside.'  As I lead him to the door he hikes his leg on the wall and shows me his stained teeth again.


When we comes in he goes to the crate because that's the only safe place he sees.  I offer him food but he won't eat it if I look at him, so I turn my back. When I come back the food is gone. I ask again about 'outside.'

When we come back I pat him before I let him in the crate, he jerks away and runs into the crate to show me his teeth.

The next day I decide I can't stand the stink any longer I lead him into the bath with cheese in my hand. His fear of me is not quite overcome by his wish for the cheese. And well he should fear me, for I will give him a bath.

After an attempt or two to bail out he is defeated and stands there. I have bathed four legged bath squirters for more dog years than he has been alive. His only defense was a show of his stained teeth that did not hold up to a face full of water. As I wash him it is almost as if I wash not only the stink and dirt away but also some of his hardness. His eyes look full of sadness now. And he looks completely pitiful as only a soap covered
dog can.


I tell him that he will feel better when he is cleaned. After the soap the towels are not too bad so he lets me rub him dry. I take him outside. He runs for joy. The joy of not being in the tub and the joy of being clean.   I,
the bath giver, am allowed to share the joy. He comes to me and lets me pet him.

One week later I have a vet bill. His skin is healing. He likes for me to pet him. I think I know what color he will be when his hair grows in. I have found out he is terrified of other dogs. So I carefully introduce him
to my mildest four legged brat. It doesn't go well.

 Two weeks later a new vet bill for an infection that was missed on the  first visit. He plays with the other dogs.

Three weeks later he asks to be petted. He chewed up part of the rug.

Eight weeks later his coat shines, and he has gained weight. He shows his clean teeth when his tongue lolls out after he plays chase in the yard with the gang. His eyes are soft and filled with life. He loves hugs and likes to show off his tricks, if you have the cheese.

Someone called today and asked about him, they saw the picture I took the first week. They asked about his personality, his history, his breed.  They asked if he was pretty. I asked them lots of questions. I checked up
on them. I prayed. I said yes. When they saw him the first time they said he was the most beautiful dog they had ever seen.

Six months later I got a call from his new family. He is wonderful, smart, well behaved and very loving. How could someone not want him?

I told them I didn't know.

He is beautiful.

They all are.

 Written by:
 Martha O'Connor

-- Contributed by Sheryl Trent

Benny Goes Skateboarding

Cooper in His Forever Home

Look at how great he looks!

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