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Charlie before

Charlie after

Charlie came to our rescue group straight from a pet store in New Jersey. They said he was blind, bumping into everything in his small cage. When he finally arrived at his foster home in Saugerties NY, he was so weak he could barely stand let alone have the strength to bump into things. He was extremely skinny and had to wear a sweater to stop him from shivering. He was not eating well and had diarrhea. After a trip to the vet it was found he had the worst case of coccidia and giardia he had ever seen and those were his exact words. This is what was causing his weakness. He was not  blind at all. Within a few days he started having multiple seizures. They were so bad that his foster mom had to sleep in the living room with him to keep an eye on him. He was put on phenobarb which helped but he still had seizures at least once a month. He started to improve after several treatments for his internal parasites and his little personality started to come through. It was clear he would always be a special needs boy but deserved to live a full and happy life. After several months Charlie found a forever home. They continue to work with his special needs and have tried some holistic approaches which seem to be helping. They love him dearly and he is as happy as can be.

Lucky resting and relaxing after her surgery

"Lucky originally became homeless after her elderly owner was admitted into a nursing home. She was then passed thru another home or two before she came to Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue. None of this seemed to alter her wonderful personality. She soon became part of one of our foster homes and earned the love of all who met her. She made herself right at home and greeted everyone with enthusiasm. She is a very special girl who soon got the nickname, The Princess. She most definitely was a Royal in her former life.

After a few weeks at her foster home she began to limp. After a visit with the vet it was discovered she  had 2 grade 4 luxating patellas.( bad knees)   A second opinion said exactly the same. The Vet said she had been living in constant pain most of her life and she would only get worse as time went on. It was decided that surgery was needed. With the help of other volunteers she was transferred to Massachusetts to be closer to a vet who did a wonderful job. A week later she was back to her foster home for rest and rehab. A month later she was lounging in the sun in her new forever home. She now lives in Woodstock New York with a retired couple who treats her like the Princess she is."

-- Elly Monfett

"Makayla was rescued from a Lancaster Co. puppy mill in November 2007.  She was fostered by Tammy T, and two days before Christmas she came home to us.  She is doing very well here and has become best friends with her big Boston sister Sabbie and foster sisters Mum Mum and Gracie. Makayla likes to spend her time sunning in the front window and wrestling with the other girls. She loves to eat chicken meat loaf and yogurt."

"At around 6 months old, Chance was rescued in November 2007 from being sold on Craig’s List. His foster parents named him Chance for giving him a “second chance”. He came to his foster home very scared, undernourished, dirty, covered in fleas, 3 or 4 different kinds of worms, demodex, luxating patella in both knees, and a swollen eye with scar tissue on the cornea. Within about two months, he looked like a completely different Boston, although he will be on
eye drops for the rest of his life. He spent Christmas and New Year’s with his foster parents and that is about the time they realized their household consisted of TWO Boston Terriers. He just had the best personality that fit their household and got along so well with their other three year old Boston Terrier that they couldn’t let him go. He is about to celebrate his first birthday and his past rough life is a distant memory. Happy Birthday Chancers!!"

-- Emily & Jeff
North Wales, PA

Say Hello to Mason - The smiling Boston !  Mason was surrendered with his sister because his family did not have any time to spend with them due to business.  Mason is now living like a king in NJ and has never lost his wonderful smile. 
 

Addie was rescued from the CACC in Brooklyn, having been found as a stray.  Addie had cherry eye in both eyes, kennel cough and was underweight.  We had the Vet correct her eyes, her kennel cough disappeared and within 2 weeks she was playing hard with other fosters.
Addie now lives on Long Island with the company of a Dauchsie.

Meet Joe - a special needs rescue.  Joe is deaf.  He was rescued by Ohio Boston Rescue and transported to NY for adoption.  Joe is now fluent in doggie sign language and lives on Long Island with 5 other Bostons in the home of one of NEBTR's Directors.  Being deaf does not hold this dog down.
Please consider special needs dogs when looking to adopt !

This attractive fellow is Champ.  Champ was abused by his former owners.  His jaw was broken and never set, so his tongue hangs out of his mouth.  His new owners report this just adds to his wonderful personality!  Champ now has a caring wonderful family who love him and his flaws.  Photo was supplied by his new family.
 

Buster was rescued from a Long Island Shelter in 4/05.  He was sick with a respiratory infection and extremely thin - not very desirable.  His foster parents took him in to help him regain his health and figure.  After a week they realized that Buster was already in his forever home and they would never let him go.  Buster is now a happy, healthy 35 lb. Boston living in New York City.

Gator was originally placed with an All Breed Rescue- his Owners were a Military Family being transferred overseas and they could not take him - Gator was only 10 months old and had a special challenge - he is deaf.  NEBTR was contacted to take Gator and he was placed in a foster home familiar with deaf dogs - he happily learned sign language and loved being able to finally communicate.  Gator's foster home turned into his family and he now lives with 5 other Bostons - including Joe who is pictured above.  PLEASE consider special needs dogs!

Daisy and Lilly were found in a Shelter in NJ - after they had been there over a month.  They are both about 4 years old.  Both dogs were very timid and scared to death living in the Shelter.  One of our members rescued them and after taking them to the Vet was informed that Daisy required surgery on both of her rear legs.  She also determined during foster care, that these dogs had to be placed as a pair, as they are very attached to each other.  We made arrangements for Daisy's surgery and we found the PERFECT home for them TOGETHER.  We are happy to report that Daisy had her surgery and has fully recovered.  We would like to sincerely thank all involved in the rescue and care of these 2 wonderful dogs.  A Special Thanks goes to Kennedy Bostons in MA who helped us secure a Vet who was willing to give Daisy excellent care and perform her surgery.  Please click on Kennedy Bostons to visit their website, they have great Boston information and photos.

Ladybug, now renamed Bug, was picked up by the NYC Animal Control in Jan of '04 wandering the streets of Brooklyn.  Bug has brain damage and was also listed at the Shelter as a biter and had a bad staph infection on her skin.  NEBTR was called and she was placed with a wonderful caring family in PA who cared for her while her medical needs were met and ended up adopting her!  We are happy to say that she has adjusted well and is healthy and happy.  Bug has learned to cope with her disabilities and is a joy to her family.