Radar and Annebelle, the Boston Terriers

Radar’s Story:

Radar was turned in as a stray to the Arizona Humane Society. The Humane Society then contacted the Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue to ask for assistance because he had health issues that required special assistance.

He has glaucoma that was left untreated and both eyes were bulging when he was turned in.  His right eye has shown some improvement but unfortunately, the left eye could not be saved. He was not neutered when he was found, and it is believed that he was likely used as a breeding dog for a backyard operation.

Radar’s foster mom couldn’t part with him and ended up adopting him. He has adapted quite well to his new home and to his vision impairment. His dog-mom says that he does bump into things but as long as she doesn’t move the furniture, he gets around just fine. Radar loves to nap, which has earned him the nickname of “Radar the Restful”.

 

Annebell’s Story

When Annebell (Annie) was picked up as a stray, she was immediately placed on the shelter’s euthanasia list due to her health condition. She was emaciated at only a mere 10 lbs.  She also had a severe case of D-mange and most of her hair was lost. She was dirty and smelled of garbage and feces.

ABTR immediately got her veterinary care and started her on a regimen of antibiotics and medicated baths. Despite such efforts to keep her well, she developed a secondary bacterial skin infection and her remaining hair was lost.  Upon treating this infection, it was discovered that she had a severe uterine infection and she was pregnant. Her pregnancy had to be terminated and she was spayed right away.

After only one night at the vet, she emerged as a totally different dog. She had gone in, a listless, weak, very mellow girl and came out like a little firecracker.  She rarely stops moving, chases anything that moves. She is a diligent watchdog and makes her foster mom laugh every day. She will soon be adopted by a couple who have a home in AZ and in Canada,where they do rescue for Canadian Boston Terrier Rescue.  She now weighs in at 15 lbs. and has a soft coat of fuzzy fur.  She has been a joy to both her foster families and she will be very missed by them.

Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue (formerly Valley of the Sun Boston Terrier Rescue) has been actively rescuing needy Boston Terriers since 1975. The purpose and main function of Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue (AZBTR) is to promote humane treatment through rescue, rehabilitation, education and the re-homing of neglected, abandoned and unwanted Boston Terriers.

You can reach the Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue by phone at 602-225-7800, by e-mail at AZBTRescue@Hotmail.com or you can visit their website at www.AZBTRescue.org.