Update on Snooks

We are happy to report that our 6 month old foster, Snooks went to her forever home yesterday!!! She is with a furry sister Murphy 3, a mom who volunteers with a local animal rights group and a stay at home dad!!!
Evette Heinle

Deegan the BT Star

A world famous Boston Terrier is Deegan, whose mom posts on the BT bulletin board at woofboard,com.

Deegan was in "Hotel For Dogs" as Georgia. There were actually 3 Bostons who rotated the role in the film. As Deegan's mom tells it, "Nip/Tuck were 2 rescue girls from Florida. They are very timid and would do hardly anything. The did the tech stuff like going and sitting on their mark and holding things in their mouth. Deegan did all the action. The feeding scenes, the bone flying thru the air and running (his favorite part and mine too) the walking scene the dog catcher scene and a whole lot more. I was contracted to go to Dream Works and bring a Boston to represent Boston Terriers when they were picking the breed to play the part. We were there with quite a few other breeds vying for it. Baby my Boston that I took with me won over the big wigs hands down with her Boston antics and that is how the Boston Terrier was picked for the part and Deegan played it, along with Nip/Tuck."

Deegan was called "Nubbins" by his trainers because he always wags his little nubbin tail.

Deegan was also in the Jennifer Lopez movie "the Back-Up Plan" as the wheelchair-bound pup.

Dog Prayer

More Puppy Mill Awareness Day Photos

Here are photos of the event taken by Cynthia Musselman, our fundraising queen!

Puppy Mill Awarness Day 2010

Puppy Mill Awareness Day Photos

Here are photos of the event on September 18 taken by Linda Antonelli.

Puppy Mill Awarness Day 2010

Hope your Halloween was Great

NEBTR hopes you had a great Halloween!

Update on Popeye

Remember Popeye, the pup who was rescued from New York state in the middle of a terrible snowstorm?

Well, here he is now!  He was fostered by Carolyn of Kamp Kanine, and adopted by the Shulman family.  Doesn't he look great!

Update on Magoo

For those of you who remember Magoo, the 10ish something dog who was in foster care with us for a very long time and then finally adopted to my neighbor's mother along with Trigger, a younger one of ours, about 2 years ago.  Pat just emailed me and said Magoo, Trigger and her other dog Polly are all doing just great.  She said Magoo is playing more with the other 2 dogs than he did when he first came to her, and that he loves his meals and has an internal timepiece that allows him to remind her when it's time to eat!

-- Ginny Murphy

Dog Falls for Cat

I Am an Animal Rescuer

I AM AN ANIMAL RESCUER
by Casey Carter Tyree

I will never bring about world peace. I will not save the rain forest.
I'm not a brain surgeon and I'll never transplant an organ to save a life.
I don't have the ear of a powerful politician or world power.
I can't end world hunger.
I'm not a celebrity, and God knows I'm not glamorous!
I'm not looked up to by millions around the world. Very few people even recognize my name.
I'll never win the Nobel prize.
I'll never save the rain forest or end global warming.
There are a lot of things that I'll never do or become.

But today I placed a dog!
It was a small, scared, bundle of flesh and bones that was dropped off in a shelter by unfeeling people that didn't care what happened to it, but yet who were responsible for it even having existence in the first place.
I found it a home.
It now has contentment and an abundance of love. A warm place to sleep and plenty to eat. A child has a warm fuzzy new friend who will give them unquestioning devotion and teach them about responsibility and love.
A wife and mother has a new spirit to nurture and care for. A husband and a father has a companion to sit at his feet at the end of a hard day of work and help him relax and enjoy life. And a sense of security, that when he is gone all day at work, that there is a protector and a guardian in his home to keep watch over his family.
No, I'm not a rocket scientist but today I saved one of God's precious creatures. Today, I made a difference!

I Am An Animal Rescuer
My job is to assist God's creatures
I was born with the need to fulfill their needs
I take in new family members without plan, thought or selection
I have bought dog food with my last dime
I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand
I have hugged someone vicious and afraid
I have fallen in love a thousand times and I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body
I have Animal Friends and friends who have Animal Friends
I don't often use the word "pet"
I notice those lost at the road side
And my heart aches
I will hand raise a field mouse
And make friends with a vulture
I know of no creature unworthy of my time
I want to live forever if there aren't animals in Heaven
But I believe there are!
Why would God make something so perfect and leave it behind?
We may be master of the animals,
But the animals have mastered themselves
Something people still haven't learned
War and abuse make me hurt for the world
But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for humankind
We are a quiet but determined army
And making a difference every day

There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan
Nothing more rewarding than saving a life
No higher recognition than watching them thrive
There is no greater joy than seeing a baby play
who only days ago, was too weak to eat
I am an Animal Rescuer
My work is never done
My home is never quiet
My wallet is always empty
But my heart is always full
In the game of life, I have already won!

-- Contributed by Robin Callinan

Boston Terrier Police Dogs??

Update on Brady

Brady, the 3rd foster of Beth McFadden was with them for just shy of 3 weeks. He came from a Harrisburg shelter where he spent 2 months. He is now living in Schwenksville with his new sister Molly.

Update on Belle, Joan's Foster

Hi everyone! I have not given you an update on my permanent foster, Belle.  If you remember she is the 14 year old nearly blind girl abandoned in PA back in Jan.  She is doing very well and fits right in with the rest of the gang.  Her hair has grown back nicely except I think her little tail will always be bald.  She has gained weight and is a whopping 14 1/2 pounds now.  She has quickly learned to mooch with the rest of them at dinnertime and runs to greet me when I come home from work.  She has really bonded with my husband though and wants to sit with  him and have him rub her back for hours.  She has turned into a feisty little old lady and I love her dearly already.  I am attaching some pictures of her dressed as Spiderman for a costume contest we entered at a fundraiser for the local Humane Society.  Thee is a picture of me with her and one of the whole gang.  They were my little super heroes. 

Joan Stark, Ontario, NY

Walking Your Dog

http://blogs.dogster.com/dog-training/whos-walk-is-it-anyway/2010/08/

Read this great article from Dogster.Com 

When trainer Casey Lomonaco is out walking her dogs, she often sees fellow dog walkers doing things that make her cringe - mainly, dogs being yanked around on leashes or getting yelled at for, well, being dogs. With our busy schedules, it's easy to head out with the plan of "walking x route in y amount of time" and getting frustrated when Fido isn't down with the agenda. But the next time you leash up your dog, ask yourself who the walk is really for.

Update on Tucker

Thought you might like to see more photos of Tucker in his forever home…  he’s doing SO well!!

Tucker looks like he’s quite happy in his new home! I love the picture of him with his new sister at the window. Looks like his legs are doing really well! He had a little booboo on his paw in the last picture, hence the bandage… we certainly remember that little pouty face! I’m so happy for him – he scored the jackpot of homes!

-- Amy Jansky

Update on Bizzy

I went and visited Adam, Tasha and Bizzy this past weekend. Mizz Bizzy is doing wonderful!!!! She was happy as could be. I got the happy dance as soon as I arrived. She has calmed down with her obsession with tennis balls and fetch. She enjoys going to the pet store, going to the dog park, and going on walks. She is a favorite with the kids at the apartment complex too. Her knees are wonderful! She was running all over, up and down the steps.

Adam and Tasha love her and spoil her to death. She is also spoiled by her grandparents. Adam and Tasha are planning to come to the Wharton event so hopefully everyone will get to meet Bizzy!

She couldnt have found a better home!!!

Lisa
Allentown PA

Brady From CT Lost in DE and Found

Brady, a 13 pound two year old Boston who lives in Connecticut, went to the NASCAR race at Dover, Delaware with his owners. 

On Saturday, May 15th around 9am, Brady and his owners were at the Nascar races when he got frightened and managed to escape.  He managed to get free from his collar so he had no identification on him.  He was last seen running into a retirement residential area.

Fortunately, he was found, and here's a letter from his owner describing how it happened:

"Dear God.....it's a MIRACLE!!! a true God Given MIRACLE!!!!

I can't stop kissing and holding him and looking at him....the emotions I feel right now are not describable!!!

I just wanted to post really quick to tell everyone he is PERFECT....covered in ticks.....paws a little raw, legs a little scraped up, dirty, hungry but PERFECT!!!

he is so exhausted when the guy handed him over to me his body went limp in my arms and he started to kiss my face....I just collapsed on the side of the road....we never could have done it without these 2 fishermen....they were young and athletic and never gave up....

We got the call about 8:30 a.m. after just coming back from a morning search and feeling so discouraged because the morning was so quiet......the phone rang and I heard Chris shout "YOU SEE HIM?" I grabbed Lucy and my shoes and jumped in the truck before my husband finished talking to the guy.....2 crab fishermen were late for work and they were on the road where he was originally spotted (SO CLOSE TO WHERE WE WERE!) and they saw him but didn't have the number so one of them called their mom to get the number....they remember our flyer and the newspaper story...they said Brady was running so fast away from them....but they KNEW it was him....he stayed on the phone with me while Chris drove and they narrated everything that was happening...they were so out of breath from running... and telling us where to go and how to get to where they were.....Brady ran up to a horse farm but got scared by a big black dog...they lost sight of him when we pulled up so we got out and called for him and the 2 guys continued on and saw him again....they had unhitched their fishing boat and left it in the middle of the road...one guy on foot and the other in the truck.....the one running couldn't believe how fast he was and said he would chase him until he got tired....Brady finally got tired and dove into a ditch and the guy dove in after him.....he tried grabbing him but Brady got away and run under their truck....the guy then dove under the truck and swept Brady's back feet out from under him and that's when he grabbed him.....Chris and I were driving so fast towards the truck when the guy called us and said....DON'T WORRY....WE GOT HIM...HE'S SAFE AND INSIDE OUR TRUCK!" I was hysterical and said to Chris....PLEASE PLEASE LET IT BE HIM!! We got there about 30 seconds later and the guy got out of his truck and when we saw that it really was Brady I nearly collapsed right there in the road....He handed him over to me and Brady's face went from scared to happy when he heard my voice and I was smothering him with kisses....he instantly started licking my face and went limp in my arms with exhaustion.....I sat down in the middle of the road leaning against the truck bawling hysterically and rocking him back and forth.....OMG I still can't believe it....Drew and Mike are HEROES....sent from my Cooper Angel and God and all of your prayers and positive vibes and support....I don't know what I would have done without you all......thank you is not even close to what I possibly could say to express my gratitude....

Brady is laying in my lap as I type this with Lucy exhausted....we are going to shower and pack up and drive home today....WITH MY LIL MAN!!!!

WBOC already came out and interviewed us and Delaware State News came back to the HAPPY ENDING story....

I LOVE ALL OF YOU SO MUCH.....I'LL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU ALL DID FOR US IN OUR TIME OF NEED.....THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS.....GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! "

Benny Crosses the Rainbow Bridge

Benny the brown and white Boston had been found as a stray in Atlantic City back in December of 2007.

He was a very handsome boy who so needed the love and care Andrea Giordano, his forever mom, gave to him.
  
We all send you our deep condolences on his death, and a heartfelt thank you for adopting him.  I know Linda, who you brought him to for help, and Maria who got him from the shelter, will be equally sad to hear of his loss.

I hope the memories he left you with will keep you consoled during this awful time of grief, Andrea.


--Sheryl Trent, President, NEBTR

The last three years of his life were the best, and he had a loving home.   Maria, who got him from the shelter, notes,

"Andrea, I'm so sorry. I  know how much you loved Benny. And what a good life you gave him! I remember what a wreck he was at the shelter-, but he still managed to be such a good natured boy. That first day after I took him to the vet he slept under my Christmas tree for a good 18 hours--it was the first time he had some relief from his terrible skin problems.And then he was so lucky to find you.
I remember you've had your share of losses, how painful it must be for you.
You have my sympathy and my thanks for taking such good care of a poor dog who really needed you."

Michigan Rescued BT Needs Help

Hey everybody, on Mother's Day of this year, we adopted an adorably awesome Boston Terrier from the Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue in Ohio. He's 2 years old and only has one eye (made me love him even more...poor baby needs some love!). His name is Ozzy and he is an amazing little dog. We all love him very much and my son thinks he is the greatest dog ever.

Recently, he developed an ulcer in his good eye and after taking him to the vet, his eye wasn't responding to treatment very well. We were referred to a doggie ophthalmologist. We made our first appointment, thanks to all the lovely people who bought my dog treats, but we have a long way to go in his treatment if we want to save his eye for him and we can't afford it...this is going to cost us $4000+ and we simply do not have that much.

So, in an effort to save our little guy's eye, I've taken to making and selling homemade dog treats with Etsy. :) The website is right here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ahippieheart

It's called Eye Love Ozzy and there is more info available on there. You are also welcome to contact me with the e-mail address provided on the Etsy site. If you don't have a dog or can't afford to help, please help me spread the word by sharing the website with friends and family! I really want to save our little guy's eye for him! He's had a rough life and deserves it! Thanks again!

Update on Jazzy

Here are pictures of Jazzy in her new wonderful new forever home. The Golden Retriever is Rosie, her new sister and the big black dog is Ben, the neighbor.

Jazzy was the dog that was left in the NY shelter mid birth when the owners found out she would need a C-section. All of the puppies died and she was in pretty rough shape. The shelter nursed her back to health and turned her over to NEBTR. She was lovingly fostered by Beth McFadden, then adopted by the Christie family.