Poe Picks a Poppa - Adopted November 2008

I love dogs, they have been a huge part of who I am. I had been angling to get another dog into the house for a while. My husband, who likes dogs, and loves watching me work with them, do agility and other fun things with them balked at the idea of a third dog in the house. He does not typically take care of the dogs, they like him, he likes them, but there is not a bond between them.

BUT... I can be very persistent, and patient.... and finally it happened. "OK... Fiiiine. One more, but that is the limit. SERIOUSLY no more."

After local searching, nothing seemed to touch my heart, so I broadened my search. I heard about the MWBTR through a boston terrier forum woofboard.com . I went to their site, looking for "the one". Then it happened.

There he was, saying with his eyes.... I am here, waiting for you. Come get me.

I applied, was accepted to meet "Petey". He was a recent rescue, and had only been with the foster mom long enough to get neutered and begin to start to adjust to a life style of affection.

We drove 6 hours to meet him, my sweet, tolerant husband, daughter, my two Bostons Una & Tayto, and me. We talked of things like not rushing into this, if it didn't feel right, not to feel pressured into going through with the adoption. We both agreed on this point adamantly.

When we arrived at the fosters house my daughter stayed in the car with our two dogs, so I could meet Petey without added distractions from my two.

John and I entered the house, and we said our hi's and nice to meet you's to the foster mom. Then... Something happened that had never happened to me, Petey wiggled up to me and snuffled a hello then went right past me and sat by my husband. Petey followed him to the chair and jumped up on his lap. I was a little taken aback, but not offended, amused and delighted. It was very clear to me this little fellow favored my husband!!! I could feel it, and my husband could feel it, but did not know what it was at the time. He just thought it was odd.

I then did a temperament assessment with Petey, followed by introducing my daughter and two goobers to him, everyone got along very well. There were some areas that we would need to address, mouthing and bit of food guarding, nothing that could not be worked through. It was very clear to me, it was clear to John, beyond any doubt, Petey was coming home.

Six hours latter we welcomed POE to his new home. He was almost instantly part of the pack, Una taught him some pointers on how to play "bitey face". Tayto had a new snuggle buddy..... Poe took it all in, adjusting quite well to the "house rules."

Something so magical happened, it has blessed me many times throughout my life. It happened to John. I can not tell you how happy I am to watch them together. Snoring together on the recliner.

Poe bonded with him. He is my husbands shadow, he adores him beyond words.

It gives me such an elated feeling to see the relationship between them blossom. His favorite place is in the crook of his arm. I see the connection grow stronger each day, it is something he has never experienced. I am glad he is.

I am glad Poe picked a Poppa.

Pretty Princess Pheobe - Adopted January 2010

Ok...so Pheobe isn't a boston, but I did adopt her from Midwest. Pheobe came to me during a very difficult time. I had just had to make the difficult decision to let go of my best friend Rufus.

I remember the first day I saw my little Pheobe. Midwest brings some of their animals to the animal clinic I work at. They had gone down to a shelter in Kentucky to rescue a boston terrier and came back with this little girl as well. One of the girls walked into the clinic with her in her arms and it was just about love at first sight. I knew she was my dog.

I'm not sure what kind of life Pheobe lived before coming to live with me, but it seemed to involve having alot of puppies and not getting enough food. She is now quite content to snuggle with mom and beg for treats as often as she can. I love my little chihuauha. She is definately the light of my life.

Thank you Midwest!

Striker - Adopted July 2007

I adopted Striker in July 2007. MWBTR saved him from a puppy mill, but amazingly, despite that experience he remains convinced that all people everywhere adore him- and he's pretty much always right.

When I picked him up from his foster parents' house, he jumped right onto my lap for some love. He's the best snuggler and kisser, and he's just CERTAIN that anyone who comes to our house is there to see him and needs some snuggles or kisses.

And who wouldn't love this cutie? (Though you do have to watch out for those kisses if he's just been romping in the yard; sometimes bunny poop looks like a tasty treat to a little dog.)

Last year, in 2009, he lost one of his eyes to a luxated lens, and he needs ongoing care from an opthalmologist for the other- but it doesn't bother him in the least and I tell him that he may have one eye but he's still 200% cute.

He's my little one-eyed pirate pup monkey butt, and I could not be happier to have the honor of caring for this dog.

Bruno The Magnficent - Adopted January 2010

I adopted my beautiful Bruno on January 2, 2010 and he has been a true joy ever since. He fits in perfectly with my personality. He is a calm, laid-back, easy-going fellow which suits me just fine. I was looking for a laid-back Boston when I found him and boy did I get a LAID-BACK dog! I'm am about 99.9% sure that he is half English Bulldog which, I think, accounts for the lack of energy.

Anyway, he has been such a wonderful guy to have around. I have gotten to know my neighbors much better since we go on several walks a day. He also had an adopted Grandmother and Grandfather on the East and West sides of my neighborhood (They both claimed him as soon as they met him!)! I don't know if he lived with an older person before he was found as a stray, but he really seems to take to older people. That works out perfectly for me since I work in the Senior Care market. I have taken him to meet a couple of my clients as well as to a couple of nursing home functions (see him playing Bingo below, he won a prize by the way!)

His name when I adopted him was "Jethro", but I thought he looked like he would be a big Italian Guy if he was a human, so I renamed him "Bruno". Everyone who meets him seems to think his name suits him perfectly! He is great with other dogs and doesn't seem to mind cats, but if there is a squirrel or a bird around, watch out! Those are the only to things that can make him run from my experience so far.

Our first "anniversary" is right around the corner. I thank God every day for allowing giving me such a beautiful blessing. I can't imagine a better dog. He is practically perfect! I am so thankful to the Midwest Boston Terrier Group for saving him and allowing me to become his new mom! I believe he would say the same about me if he could talk. Actually, he says it everyday with his sweet, loving personality:-)

N. Boggs

Sweet Emma Chop - Adopted December 2009

Emma, or Chop as she is more affectionately known, is a beautiful senior Boston. She came to us having lived an awful life at a breeding facility, a life without love.

We took her home and cleaned her up. Now, when I look down to see her sleeping peacefully next to me on the couch, wrapped in a warm blanket, with a full tummy, snoring a restful snore, I know she feels safe.

Everyone who meets her loves her, and having finally been given the chance, she loves everyone right back. Although she needs me to take care of her basic needs like food and shelter, the truth is that I need her even more. She brings me true joy and happiness. I love her dearly.


Best regards,
Joel Kramer & Carolyn McEttrick
Adopted December 2009

Tucker - Adopted May 2009

We adopted Tucker in May of 2009 and are so in love with him. He is such a sweet and playful dog.

He has fit in with our other two dogs and cat and we just couldn't imagine life without him now.

This is Tucker on the left and Henry on the right.
Belinda and Bruce Bardall