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Oscar as ET

Update on Benny

Another of my favorite fosters--Benny. He's on the beach in San Fransisco with his dad, Kris.

I pulled Benny from a NJ kill shelter. Look at the life he is leading now!

Pics from Doggie Dress Up Day

Check out these great pics from Doggie Dress Up Day at the Garden Factory in Rochester NY. I spot Joan Watt Stark and Betty Ann Manganello! Thanks for all your hard work!

Harley Goes to Her Forever Home

My Lil Bella saying goodbye to Harley this morning, she just Loved Harley. They were like lil sisters, playing all day together. She will be missed. Not the greatest clear pic but they were kissing and I thought it was like they knew.


Chris Schezzini


And here is Harley with her new Mommy. Thanks to Chris's loving care, Harley is ready for a forever home of her own. Chris writes, "Headed out at 5 am this morning to meet her.

I was so happy I got the chance to see Harley with her! She seems like a very caring and loving person and I hope Harley will adapt very quickly to her and be on her way to happiness. I didn't think Id beable to let her go. The tears all welled up in my eyes while I tried to keep my composure until they drove off then they tears flooded for the next 2 1/2 hours for the lonely trip back home.

I know this is a good thing we all do but we all love them so much too and it hurts like crazy when you have to say goodbye!

May she adjust fast and be loved like I loved her here. As for myself? I have been a mess all day, can't stop thinking of her and worrying about her and miss her like crazy! I know she will be happy we found her a wonderful, Loving Home! Thanks so much Julie! Love U."

PJ's Favorite Toy

Pinky Goes to Her Forever Home

I'm delighted to share that Pinky went to her forever home today. I have to believe the woman who adopted her reminded her of her previous owner. She went right to her and gave her some loving and then hopped in her car. I am anxious to hear how they make out.

I also want to say what a pleasure it is working with NEBTR. You make it so easy to foster. You offer such wonderful support to us all. We have clear instructions on what we need to do and you are ALWAYS there with words of encouragement. I feel very lucky to part of such a wonderful group!
Thank you ALL,
Loree McOwen

Amy's Online Bake Sale to Benefit NEBTR

Amy Angelo is an award-winning baker and NEBTR member. She has generously offered to donate her talents by conducting an online bake sale. Her site is called "Bites for Bostons," and is located at http://www.bitesforbostons.blogspot.com/

All proceeds from her bake sale will go to NEBTR. Among her yummy goodies are chocolate chip cookies, Southern Mama pajama cookies, white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, and pumpkin filled sugar cookie sandwiches. She also offers handmade scones and homemade breads!

Go to her site, and pick out what you want. Then send a email to nokillnation@comcast.net. Amy will contact you to arrange payment through NEBTR.

This is a wonderful way to support NEBTR and to enjoy some fabulous baking! Everything is baked from scratch and filled with love! And approved by Grace! :)

Airlines Ban Snub-Nosed Breeds

From the Huffington Post:


Airlines Ban Bulldogs, Snub-Nosed Breeds From Flying Because Of Health Risks To Dogs

If Fido is of a snub-nosed breed, he might not be allowed to fly commercial.

Airlines have banned bulldogs, pugs and other brachycephalic breeds from their planes due to health risks to the dogs, according to The New York Times.

The pooches have trouble breathing due to their short noses, and their respiratory conditions worsen when flying at high altitudes in cargo holds where temperatures can be very hot or too cold, Time points out.

The Agriculture Department reports 189 animal deaths on commercial flights between June 2005 and June 2011, The New York Times reports. "Of those animals, 98 — more than half — were brachycephalic breeds."

The harsh reality has caused Delta to ban the breed from flying in cargo holds. Other airlines, such as American, Continental and United have enacted restrictions on when the dogs can travel.

On its website, United lists which dogs aren't allowed to travel in the cargo area during warm months:

New summer embargo - breed restriction For the safety of your animal, United Airlines does not accept the following short-nosed dog breeds as either checked baggage or cargo from June 1 - September 30. This restriction does not apply to animals traveling with you in the cabin.

American Bulldog
Boston Terrier
Boxer
English or French Bulldog
King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Shar-Pei
Shih Tzu

American Airlines states it will not transport pets when temperatures are above 85 degrees or below 45 degrees. The airline also specifically lists which breeds will not be accepted as "checked luggage." Other airlines, such as Canadian airlines, don't list breed restrictions on their site, The Globe and Mail points out.

The ban isn't only applied to dogs; some cat breeds, including Himalayan and Persian, have also been placed on the no-fly list.

In 2010, at least two dogs and a cat were found frozen after traveling long distances in plane cargo holds. The Department of Transportation states 33 animal deaths were reported by airlines between November 2009 and October 2010.

Japan Airlines banned bulldogs from flying in 2007, stating it has dealt with a concerning number of deaths among the breed because of their breathing difficulty, MSNBC reports.

Passengers who are looking to fly their beloved pooches to a location have one of two options: Bring them along as carry on (if the dog is less than 20 pounds), or buy them a ticket on a private jet.

The ban has inspired companies, such as Pet Airways, to charter bulldogs and other animals to several locations, The New York Times reports. Short-nosed breeds make up about a quarter of the airline's "passengers," who are monitored by pet attendants.

-- Contributed by Isabella Marcotrigiano

Update on Cori and JD

This power point is too freaking cute! The Kyzer family adopted Cori (fostered by Barb Carnahan) then came back for seconds and adopted JD (fostered by Cynthia Musselman)...an amazing family for sure.

Update on Tiki, Now Cartola

Hi you all from NEBTR,

I am writing to thank you all for the gift that Tiki (we renamed him after a Brazilian Samba musician called Cartola, it means top hat) has been in our lives. He is a sweetheart, very gentle and well mannered. I haven't written before because I was taking a 2-week long exam for grad school, and he stood by my side all the time. Real buddy. The walks with him were the best moments of my day in the last 2 weeks.

In the first week Cartola got very anxious when we left the house to go to the supermarket but now he trusts that we'll be back so he is fine. He loves the walks and I think he is well adapted. He has really bonded with us, and we are all very happy. Thank you very much!

Check his pictures attached!

Cheers,
Daniela & Ademir

Update on Buddy

Here's Buddy with his forever family, the Tritschlers!!! He is SO loved!!! Buddy was lovingly fostered by Julie Klam.

Update on Rocky

The boys in their Halloween finest! Rocky (our NEBTR) is on the right...6 months post-adoption!

-- Terry Tomory

Update on Piper: 3 Years and Counting

Hi NEBTR!

I adopted Piper about 3 years ago, just after she turned 6. In a couple days Piper will be turning 9, although to see her jump up onto our bed (3+ feet high) you might think she was still a puppy. It's been a fantastic 3 years, and we can hardly believe how much her behavior has improved!

For the first year or so, it was a process of teaching Piper to trust us and get used to a calm and stable life. We don't know much at all about her history, but she definitely had some fear-based aggression. She wanted to be loved, but got spooked at snapped if you surprised her from behind or tried to pick her up. She was too scared to relax, too alert for danger to notice I was talking to her half of the time.

These days, Piper is 500% calmer and more trusting. She absolutely LOVES to cuddle! We still respect her space when she's tired and sleeping (she can get cranky at those times, as we all can), but she lets us pick her up, cuddle her, hold her upside-down like a baby, reach for her toy, and even clip her nails (with a some squirming, and a treat afterwards). She's very responsive to commands, obedient even when we're out on the distracting Brooklyn sidewalks, and loves meeting new people and getting attention, especially from women. Piper can still be a bit apprehensive of large men at times (maybe there was a big scary guy in her past), but even with them she does remarkably well now. Anyone who walks through our apartment door gets greeted by a happy dog that wants to lick their face, then bring them her favorite Kong!

Piper is getting old and has had 2 tumors removed, one on her front shoulder a couple years ago, and one on her back ankle a few months ago. Both were cancerous, but unrelated to one another. We got them off with clean margins before the cancer spread, and both times Piper healed very well. Knock on wood-- she's an incredibly healthy dog!

Here are a few pictures... clipping Piper's nails, lounging on her favorite pillow in the sun, and smiling/yawning on our wedding day. Thank you all once again for entrusting Piper to us, she brings so much love and happiness to our lives!

Sincerely,
Ryan Shanley

Julie Klam's New Book

You can now preorder Julie Klam's newest book "Love at First Bark on Amazon. Click here to be taken to the Amazon site.

Following is a conversation between Julie Klam, and J. Courtney Sullivan, best-selling author of Maine and Commencement.

Sullivan: One of my favorite parts of Love at First Bark is when you’re searching for an injured stray puppy in New Orleans and ask yourself a series of questions about how far you’d go to save a dog, which culminates with your jumping under a train to get the puppy. To date, is this the farthest you’ve gone?

Klam: It’s the farthest I’ve gone physically. Mentally, I’ve gone much further . . .totally off the deep end . . .on more than one occasion.

Sullivan: How many dogs do you have now? And how do they help or hurt your writing life? I love having my dog curled up under my desk while I’m working, but he always seems to want to go outside and play just as I’m reaching a critical moment in a scene.

Klam: I had four until last week, when we adopted out a foster. I would say, since I’ve written two books on my dog relationships, they help me quite a bit. In fact, Fiorello actually does a fair bit of copyediting. And Beatrice has consulted on all the dog dialogue. She frequently tells me, “A dog would never say that!” Or “No way--too human!”

Sullivan: I’ve only been a dog owner for nine months. One of the things that has surprised me the most is the way that our neighborhood has suddenly opened up to us—we know so many more people, and they all know us. (They may not know our names, but they know Landon’s!) Have you experienced the same thing? What is it about dogs that brings this out in people?

Klam: I wrote in my first book that when I got my dog Otto, I suddenly developed dog vision—I think the same thing happened when I was pregnant When something is suddenly appearing in your life, you relate to it everywhere. The thing about dogs is that, in most cases, they don’t just walk by a dog on the street. They stop and sniff and maybe play. They are far less boundary- obsessed than we are. I think we can stand behind our dogs, saying hello to other dogs, and be just slightly a part of it. I bring the dogs into the dog run, and they run over and join in the games and bark at a Boxer and chase a Lab. I’ve tried to incorporate that into my own life. When I go to parties now, the first thing I do is sniff the host’s butt, and then I’ll just start chasing the guests.

Sullivan: This is your second book about your relationship with dogs. Do you get flooded all the time with dog-related questions from readers and people you know, the way doctors have people asking for medical advice at backyard barbecues? I confess that when it comes to dog stuff, I often ask myself, WWJD: What Would Julie Do? Any particularly interesting requests or questions that you’ve gotten?

Klam: I get loads of questions—mostly about training issues, and I do try to remind people that I have the worst dogs on the planet. I’ve gotten many heartbreaking questions, too, about the timing in ending a dog’s life. It’s a terrible place many pet owners have to go to, and in those cases, I just say you do the best you can and it’s okay.
J. Courtney Sullivan

Sullivan: Earlier this year, there was a big kerfuffle in the news about allowing dogs to sleep in bed with you--a study found that it could lead you to get the plague, among other things. I do it anyway. WWJD?

Klam: The real secret of why I became an author is that I get to occasionally travel to places alone and sleep by myself in a bed. It’s remarkable. There’s no hair or sticks or ticks. If I eat in the bed, I don’t have to share. The floor is dry because no one has decided that morning is too long to wait to go out. . . .What was the question?

Sullivan: In the book, you talk a bit about using Twitter to get the word out about dogs in need. How has online social networking helped change the landscape of rescue work?

Klam: Oh, it’s HUGE! I compared it to the Twilight Bark in 101 Dalmations. I am constantly hearing about dogs in danger all across the country, and I can post about them and have a very caring national audience respond. A woman posted on my Facebook page that her parents had found an abandoned Boston terrier in Texas and no rescues had room for it. Someone else on the page worked with rescue in Texas and was able to help her (in the end, her parents kept the dog . . .which is the best thing ever).

iBostonTerrier.com

NEBTR has partnered with iBostonTerrier.com.


Adam of iBostonTerrier.com says, "The day I started this website I sent an email to over 25 Boston Terrier Rescues all over the world and told them that we were here to help them whenever they needed with whatever they were doing. Today I’d like to announce that we are working with another fine rescue and we have high hopes for what this partnership means to the lives of the Bostons they take care of. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue!"

Update on Ella

Dear NEBTR:

We could not be happier with Ella if we wanted to. This delightful dog has brought so much joy and laughter into our family that I honestly cannot imagine why we didn't do this years ago. When we adopted her, her foster mom Molly told us that Ella was very special. Indeed she is.

Thank you for your wonderful work!

Best Wishes,
James Campbell, Marcos Martins and Ella (photo attached)

PJ Goes to His Forever Home

Over the weekend, we welcomed a new addition to the family. When I saw his pics and read his bio a few weeks ago, I knew that he would be perfect fit for us! He us the cutest little guy that I have ever seen. He is for sure a velcro dog. He follows me all over the house. It's just funny to hear his little feet tapping no matter where I go. He is doing much better then I thought with my boyfriend. He has given him kisses and slept on the couch with him...but when he feels like it he will flip a switch and act afraid of him. With a lot of TLC I am convinced that we can show him that it is ok for him to have full trust. I just love this little guy (even though he snores like a freight train)! I again wanted to thank Evette and Kim (the foster mom and dad) for everything that they did to make this possible. I am not sure who else was involved behind the scenes..but thank you to you all as well! Oh and he and Hailey get along well too. I am still keeping my eye on the two of them though because Pjay got a little angry when Hailey jumped up on 'his side" of the couch next to me. So I have learned to make sure that when she jumps up that it needs to be on "her side". Just wanted to share the story with all of you

Kristen
Hammonton, NJ

Daisy May Goes to Her Forever Home

Daisy May went to her forever home today. She was all dressed up in her fancy coat and "bling" collar with her signature Daisy on it. I won both at our recent fundraiser and since my gang already have so much "stuff" and it fit Daisy May perfectly, it became hers. She came to me with nothing but went to her new home with two collars, a harness, a leash (all sporting daisies), a coat, fleece blanket, toys, her favorite chewy, and anything else I thought she could use. After all, brides used to come with doweries and I did not want my little girl to go empty handed.

Her new Mama, Mary Miller, was so happy to see her and Daisy went right up to her and gave her a kiss. Her new Papa comes home from rehab tomorrow, but Daisy May is going to visit him there this afternoon. Today is Daisy May's new Mama's birth day and she said that this little dog was the best birthday present ever. Since this is the first foster that I have placed, I had to hurry out when the paperwork was done while Mary had her in the other room because the tears were flowing. Daisy May has come such a long way in such a short time and she is such a sweetheart. I would have kept her if I didn't have a full house already. I am attaching pictures - first one is how she looked when she was picked up by Molly at the vet who saved her. The others are from today. I am also going to upload more pictures to the group page of her in her little pumpkin costume and her fancy coat. I can appreciate even more all that the foster parents do for our pups. But it sure is worth it.

Joan Stark Ontario NY

Animal Fair at Crackerbox Palace

Animal Fair

On Sept. 17th, Wendy Conway and my husband and I represented NEBTR at at local fundraising/rescue awareness event held at the Crackerbox Palace which is a farm animal sanctuary located at a historic Shaker Farm. I have up loaded some pictures in the album named Animal Fair. Wendy had Coco there and I had Daisy May there. I also brought two of my other dogs. it was chilly but our pups were very popular. We sold Boston Terrier kisses and I also had some of the dog beds I had made to sell.

-- Joan Starkey