Petey
Petey came into our lives eight years ago. At the time we had another BT and a Boxer. We thought our extra small BT needed a friend more her own size. Little did we know that Petey would become everyone's friend. Over time, our house because home to more boxers, some fosters and some permanent family members. Petey loved their rough style of play and sassed-off any of them when they needed it. He also became friends with the horses next door. He would call them out and run up and down the fence line as though he was racing them. He was a big dog in a little package.Sadly, in the last year of his life he began having health issues. First came the eye problems that led to him losing his sight; then the heart murmur really slowed him down. In March 2012 we helped him to the bridge at age 13 where his BT friend and two Boxers friends were waiting. Ironically, Petey came into the rescue because his owners no longer wanted him because they were "starting a family". We were the lucky ones to get him because he brought so much joy to our family. Susan and Frank Hockley

Arthur
I had always purchased Boston's and have been a life long lover and owner of the breed. When we lost our last Boston to Lymphoma, I started looking into rescue. I made inquiries and found out there was a wonderful rescue right here in Arizona. I sent in my app and meet Pam Marchbanks, here in Tucson. She called me within a week or two and said a couple were surrendering their 7 year old Male Boston. I told Pam I would foster him. I couldn't believe how beautiful he was when we went to pick him up. He sat quietly on my lap, on the ride home. His name was Arthur. His owners said that Arthur had a rough start in life. His original owners left him tied to the fence at the Humane Society when he was a pup. He needed an operation that I guess they could not afford. His second owners kept him till he was seven then cast him off again. If you knew Arthur it is hard to imagine why he had the life he had. Arthur was truly a gentleman. He was kind and quiet and always well behaved. I will never understand how someone could give him up. We signed his adoption papers shortly after getting him. We soon found out that Arthur was deaf. We adjusted to his deafness quickly and it really wasn't an issue. About 6 months latter we discovered that Arthur suffered from Cushings Disease. We tried different medicines but he couldn't tolerate them so we just did the best we could to give him a comfortable life. We had him two and a half years. We only wish it could of been longer. On June 20, 2012 Arthur went to the Rainbow Bridge. He was weak, deaf and loosing his sight. Our hearts are heavy and we will will always remember our beloved Arthur.

Katie
My sweet Katie girl crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 6/25/12. She was a senior and we were only together for three short years but during that time I was blessed to share my life with the sweetest, best behaved little old lady ever. She was such a funny little girl and had me well trained. She would stare at me until I asked her what she wanted. If she wanted out she went to the door, if she wanted "dessert" she led me to the utility room where the treats are stored. She would stand in the hallway to the bedroom and look over her shoulder at me when she thought it was time for me to go to bed and when I listened to her I was rewarded with kisses. Her eyes were so expressive and she knew how to use them to tell me what she knew I was supposed to be doing. I don't know what I will do without her guidance. She made me smile, she made me laugh, when the time came to let her go I held her in my arms and told her what a wonderful girl she was and how much I love her while she went to sleep and then she made me cry. Rest in Peace, Katie, Mom loves you.

Maggie

I just sent in a donation but forgot to say it was from Oliver and Parker in honor of Maggie. I haven't been able to talk about her and even now it is difficult.

I lost Maggie in March of 2013. We only had her for a couple of years, she was 9 or 10 when we got her, but what an impact she had on our family.

In February 2012 I was diagnosed with leukemia and lived in Los Angeles for my treatment while my husband, daughter and dogs stayed in Prescott. Maggie was always there for my daughter, keeping her strong and loved. Even though the "boys" were good to her, Maggie always knew when more was needed. I came home at Christmas last year cancer free and a bone marrow transplant survivor and Maggie was there for me too. She and Ollie vied for who would get to sit next to me.

Maggie started to have seizures and was diagnosed with cushings in March. We started medications but she didn't respond and her seizures became more often and worse. I did not catch it soon enough and it was time to let her go.

She was a wonderful little girl full of life and kept the boys in line. She was queen of the dog park. She greeted everyone there and joined any pack that was walking the perimeter. Then she would find a friendly dog chasing balls and she'd chase him.

She wasn't fond of sharing Ollie with others and would interfere when he would start to play with others. And with Parker she would cuddle. Most of all she loved and smiled and was happy.

Thank you for letting me adopt her. I miss her every day. Parker who used to be Sproket is doing well. He is one of the sweetest Bostons I have ever known. One of his special things he does is hop when he is happy. He has also figured out how to roll down the car window so now I have to keep them on lock position. He just had a mast tumor removed and his teeth cleaned (and few teeth removed). He has recovered nicely since his surgery. Oliver who we got from Craig's list, he was being re-homed, is feisty as ever and boys are good friends. I was trying to send you a picture of Maggie and the boys but my computer is not cooperating. I will try again later. Thank you for letting me go on and on. Thank you for all you do for the wonderful Bostons out there that need homes.

Bradley

This sweet mellow guy was turned into the Humane Society at 12 years old by family after his owner passed away. Bradley was very easy going and loved everyone. He was adopted into a loving home two years ago and lived a good life in his golden years. Yesterday the time came for his family to escort him across the rainbow bridge. Our hearts go out to Bradley's family. Run free, sweet boy!