Boomer Update to Donna

Hi Donna--
I thought you'd like to hear about this. Boomer has bloomed into a wonderful, feisty and lovable old guy. He finally decided he needed to assert himself in early March. He hasn't stopped barking and ruling the roost since then. He has gained weight, his coat looks great and he is a NUT. He goes absolutely CRAZY over squeaky toys (he can snatch one out of anybody's mouth faster than any dog I've ever seen), he loves his buster cube (chases it upstairs and downstairs) and regularly patrols the backyard. He went to the Pabby's Meet and Greet in early April and I think all will tell you he's no longer afraid of ANYTHING!! You would not believe he's the same scared, starved little old man you grabbed out of that barn.
Boomer sends you his love. You saved his life.
Joy

Lucy Can Wrestle

Just had to send this one too. Penny is on the bottom. Lucy is winning. Pebbles is the referee.

-- Lisa Vaughan

Ran into a Success Story

Hello

Just wanted to let everyone know that I ran into a former foster! I was leaving work the other day and there was a big boston there picking up one of the kids ( I am a teacher). So of course I had to say hello! Apparently he was adopted from NEBTR. His name is Bear and he sure is a bear! He is huge! Just wanted to let those of you that remember him that he is doing well with a great family.

Erin

Midge's Adoption

Hi All - Well, Midge is safely with her forever new owners. The Seymours were sooo excited to see Midge that Mary started to cry with excitement. Me too -- Midge went right to Ron's arms and never once shivered or hesitated.... She was very relaxed in his arms and Mary kept rubbing Midge's face... The adoption went great!!! I have attached a picture of Midge with her new, happy owners....

Thanks for everyone's help as this was my foster girl.... Your patience and assistance was great and much appreciated!

Roxann

Puppy Bouquet

contributed by Deb Jacobson, http://www.unitedyorkierescue.org

JJ's New Parents

Here are JJ's new parents. They came today to pick him up. Looked like love at first sight to me.

-- Elly


Here's JJ's Petfinder Bio:

"JJ is a Boston Terrier pup, about 9-10 months old. He's in excellent health and very active. JJ would do best as an only, adored, pup with an owner who wants to give lots of love and play time to a willing student. JJ is completely house trained, walks very well on a leash and knows basic commands such as "sit, stay, and come". JJ is not food aggressive or toy aggressive, but WILL chase cats and "wee animals that run". This boy must only be taken out while on a leash. JJ CAN and WILL jump a low fence to chase after an animal. He is trained to be toileted while on a leash. JJ is a wonderful pup who needs a person to love him forever. If you are ready for a committment to give and get love for a long time, then JJ might be just the companion dog you'd want. He must have a sweater on in cold weather, and should not be exercised in very warm temperatures. This is true, of course, for any animal that has a thin, single coat."

Rescuer's Creed

THE RESCUER'S CREED
- Author Unknown


I promise I will take your unwanted animals. I will heal their wounds, their diseases, their broken bones. I will give them the medical attention they need and deserve. I will nurture their starvation and give them a warm place to sleep. I will spay and neuter them, vaccinate them against the diseases that can harm them. I will treat them and honor them. I will buy them toys, blankets, balls, and teach them to play. I will speak softly to them. I will try to teach them not to fear, not to cry, and not to hate. I will whisper sweet, kind, gentle words into their ears, while gently trying to stroke their fear, their pain, and their scars away. I will face their emotional scars and give them time to overcome them. I will socialize them, potty train them, teach them to be obedient, show them dignity, and hold their paws, and stroke their ears if they have endured too much and walk them over the Rainbow Bridge, BUT most of all I will teach them Love.

--Contributed by Shela

Announcing the James T. Carnahan Sr. Memorial Fund for Medically Challenged Boston Terriers

Jim Carnahan Sr. left for the Rainbow Bridge on April 4, 2009. Mr. Carnahan is the father of NEBTR volunteer Barbara Carnahan. Through out his 81 years, he was a lover of all animals--birds, cats, ducks, dogs. His first passions were his family, baseball and German Shepherds. Later in his life, his passions also became Boston Terriers and Greyhounds, which he shared with Barb. His passion for the Phillys never wavered and they honored him with a World Series Championship this past fall.

Although Mr. Carnahan is no longer with us physically, we can all rest assured that he is greeting and loving each and every one of our precious pups that cross the Rainbow Bridge. They will all be greeted by a very handsome, 6' Irishman with a HUGE twinkle in his eye, a broad smile and a ready lap.

This fund is to honor his memory. All donations will go to our featured pups with medically challenging and expensive conditions.

Looking for Girl Next Door

Benny Plays Soccer

Hi All,
Attached is a video Benny's new parents made. It is really cool. Kris and Ana are so happy with Benny--and, obviously, Benny's so happy he's smiling!
Note Benny's soccer ball. When we went for the home visit, Benny went crazy over Kris' people sized soccer ball. Now, he has his own personal one.
Enjoy!

-- Joy

Pet's Ten Commandments

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that how ever you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

-- contributed by Joan Starkey

School Fundraiser

I just thought I would share with the group another fundraiser that I did with my students at school that earned some more money for NEBTR. I organized a school wide talent show and for the night performance, my students set up a donation table to raise money for dogs in need. We received $80 in donations and I am splitting the donations between NEBTR and another rescue group.

After the first fundraiser that my class did, my students became very interested in helping raise money for dogs in need. It was their idea to set up a donation table at the talent show, which was a wonderful idea. Also, in the past month, 2 of my students' families adopted dogs from rescue groups. Both families told me that they decided to adopt because of the impact that my first fundraiser project had on the students. I will be doing another fundraiser next year. I am grateful that I am in a position where I can educate the children while they are young and hopefully have a lasting impact on their attitudes towards animals and helping animals in need.

--contributed by Janice

Bobby at Pabby's

Bobby visited Pabby's Pet Pantry on the NEBTR fundraising day with his family. Bobby's family had gotten their adorable Boston Terrier Rufus last year from NEBTR.

Bobby also met all the member dogs who were there at the fundraiser. He must have seen Charles look longingly at the treats that were on sale, because Bobby bought a custon designed cookie for each of the dogs who were at the event.

All of the pups say "Thank You" to Bobby for the delicious treats!

I Am A Boston Terrier

All I need to know I learned from the Easter Bunny!

All I need to know I learned from the Easter Bunny!


Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.

There’s no such thing as too much candy.

All work and no play can make you a basket case.

A cute tail attracts a lot of attention.

Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.

Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.

Some body parts should be floppy.

Keep your paws off other people's jelly beans.

Good things come in small, sugar coated packages.

The grass is always greener in someone else's basket.

To show your true colors, you have to come out of
the shell.

The best things in life are still sweet and gooey.

May the joy of the Easter season fill your heart.

AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU!


Happy Easter!



Shela, Toby, Tyler, and Trooper

Happy Easter

-- Contributed by Shela Walton

Pabby's Pet Pantry NEBTR Event

Hi All,
We had a great turnout and even better time Sunday at Pabby's Pantry! We 'sold' $75 worth of Boston Kisses. While all contributed, a special thanks go to Astro Wilson and Cal Riley for their tireless efforts of kissing everybody that came within leash-reach .
It was so great to meet Ellen Thelin (our webmistress extraordinaire) and her incredibly fun and talented daughters, Alyson and Alex. Of course, Charles and Rory kept us all entertained. Charlie is one of those pups that makes you laugh just by looking at him--he's always up to something!! Lisa Vaughn and Louis came along with Penny, Cleveland and Lucy the baby (who went from one lap to the other to sleep :-). Hunter and Astro Wilson were an immense help in setting up and taking down. And, of course, a special thank you to Barb Carnahan who made all the arrangements and has made one of the coolest 3 panel displays of our dogs' and their stories. It is truly a professional job!! And Carol Becker was there with her wacky puggle! We even had a special visit by Rufus, who we adopted out last year. There were also several people from the Boston Meet Up group that dropped in.
Pabby's is such a nice store and Sue and her staff are incredible. I think we all contributed to their bottom line today as a number of our Bostons now have cool new harnesses, tags, toys, cookies, etc.
Boomer and Cal are absolutely exhausted. I was really proud of Boomer in his first "public" outing. He was a little overwhelmed, but settled down nicely.
Ellen's daughter Alyson took a ton of great pictures. We'll get them posted.
Thank you SO much to everybody! We really must do this more often!!!!
Joy
Cal and Boomer

Some Photos from Pabby's Event

Rory

Lucy

Astro

Boomer

Cleveland

Cal

Penny

Charles

Rufus

NEBTR at Pabby's - Photo Gallery

Pabby's Pet Pantry April 2009

Rocky: Brain Damaged Foster

Rocky was rescued from a shelter by NEBRT. They were a caring shelter, and they adored him. He stayed in the office with them, and they all hugged and kissed him when he left, followed me out to the car, insisted on photos and updates. They were a very caring group.

Rocky had an inflammation of the cerebellum, which caused disabilities. Rich and Marcia Goldstein offered to foster him. The Goldsteins have a foster failure named "Bug". This was a match made in heaven, because Bug also has special needs in the brain department. Both are very loveable pups too, and the Goldsteins are an amazing foster family.

Rich Goldstein writes:

"Hi to all,

Rocky is doing well and still adjusting. I spoke prematurely about Rocky's disabilities not being so visible; they really are quite visible. He walks like a drunk on gravel and on certain surfaces. We feed him on a small skid proof rug, because his rear legs begin to spread apart when he's eating and then he falls. His depth perception is really bad also, so he's having a hard time learning to go out the doggie door. And does have housebreaking issues. He growls when you pick him up; however that bad habit seems to be getting better. He might just be scared.

What's really funny when he walks beside Bug they look like two drunken sailors :) He gets along with all three dogs and the cat. However he's much younger then my guys and he wants to play. This is the only time we have fights between them. He tried playing with the cat today and "got smacked". He never barks, he loves sleeping in the bed with us (although Bug hates it) and without any other animals in the house he would be a quiet little dog. He's crate trained.

Keep you all posted on his progress.

--Rich Goldstein"