A New Person in the Family

I adopted Sam in 2010. A few months before I got Sam, I decided that I didn't want to get a puppy. As nice and cute as puppies are, I was of the mindset that puppies stand a much, much higher chance of getting bought by people as opposed to a rescue dog. I also liked the idea of getting a pet that already had some training, and more importantly, needed a second chance in this world.

Since I was a kid, my family has had Boston Terriers as we have always loved their adorable looks, playful and intelligent nature, and sweet temperament. I randomly typed in "Boston Terrier rescue dogs" online one day, and eventually made my way into the Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue. While looking at heartbreaking after heartbreaking story on this website, I found it very hard to narrow down which one to get, (If I had the money, time, and resources I would honestly adopt them all at once!).

After quite a lot of research, debate, and discussion with those closest to me, I decided to move forward with Sam. And what a choice it was! I honestly couldn't have imagined him turning out any better. He actually turned out better than what his description stated, and is an amazing little guy. He is everything I could have hoped for, in that he is smart, energetic, polite, and very good natured. His favorite activities involve cuddling, going for long walks, and playing with his tennis ball, (a Boston Terrier favorite it would seem).

Thanks to the MWBTR, I don't ever plan on getting any other type of dog, except a rescue dog. Some of my friends have already started looking into rescue dogs of their own after seeing how well my experience with Sam has turned out. I admit I was a little apprehensive when I first started this process, but I can say with complete confidence that it was one of the best and most rewarding decisions I have ever made. I'm glad I took this chance last year, and it was definitely the right choice to make. Sam has come into my life and really has made a huge, positive impact, and that's more than I could have asked for :)

Meatball! Almost Edible Adorable!

It was during the winter of 2008, we decided that we had enough time, space, funding and love to share with an unfortunate adoptable pet. After six month long family meeting and many "what ifs" in April of 2009, we adopted Meatball, FKA "Widget" from MWBTR.

We might not have many glorious accomplishments but he certainly gives us one. We hear stories about difficult dogs. Meatball is a perfect gentleman who even leaves our couch for our house guests to sit. He is very smart and learned many tricks including silly ones.

When we wonder how we could make him happier, he is good as long as he has his tennis ball, small stuffed animal and occasional cookies. We are extremely proud of him and cannot stop saying how wonderful he is. Our grandma was not sure about our getting a dog but who loves him so much, can't stop giving him some cheese every time he visits her and even talk to him on the phone? She does!

Thank you, Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue and his foster family! Without your work, we wouldn't have met him.

Thank you, Meatball! Life can be full of mess at times but you make us smile, very proud and our hearts melt without failing.

(As a side note, our house became very creative since he joined. As you can see in pictures, he now owns handmade food bowl stand, bed and sweaters.)

Aki, Julie, Kaylee and Sean in Royal Oak, Michigan