I remember bringing you home. You were so small and cuddly with your tiny paws and soft fur.

You bounced around the room with eyes flashing and ears flopping. Once in awhile, you'd let out a little yelp just to let me know that this was your territory.

Making a mess of the house and chewing on everything in sight became a passion, and when I scolded you, you just put your head down and looked up at me with those innocent eyes, as if to say, "I'm sorry, but I'll do it again as soon as you're not watching."

As you got older, you protected me by looking out the window and barking at everyone who walked by. When I had a tough day at work, you would be waiting for me with your tail wagging, just to say, "Welcome home. I missed you." You never had a bad day and I could always count on you to be there for me.

When I sat down to read the paper and watch TV, you would hop on my lap, looking for attention. You never asked for anything more than to have me pat your head so you could go to sleep with your head over my leg.

As you got older, you moved around more slowly. Then, one day, old age finally took its toll and you couldn't stand on those wobbly legs anymore. I knelt down and patted you lying there, trying to make you young again. You just looked up at me as if to say that you were old and tired and that after all these years of not asking for anything, you had to ask me for one favor.

With tears in my eyes, I drove you one last time to the vet. One last time you were lying next to me. For some strange reason, you were able to stand up in the animal hospital; perhaps it was your sense of pride.

As the vet prepared us for your crossing over the Rainbow Bridge, you turned your head and looked at me as if to say, 
"Thank you for taking care of me."

I thought, "No.... thank you for taking care of me."

'Bella'
July 2, 2013 - June 7, 2019
Lost to a brain tumor.

Gone from our sight but never from our hearts.

Ginny and David Rice
Las Cruces, New Mexico

'Bella Hohanshelt'
2007-2017
Brain tumor

My first Boston and I haven’t stopped since.

Coty Hohanshelt
West Des Moines, Iowa

'Jazmine Bailey'
2012-2022

'Loved him til the end'

Owned by Michele Bailey
Clarion, PA

'Bubba'

Our sweet Bubba left us on 12/15/2020 at the age of 13. He joins his sweet mom Tootie and auntie Cookie, pictured below. Our home will never be the same without him! We love you Bubbers!!

 Larry & Marilyn Holzerland
Mound, MN

'Tootie'

Our beloved Tootie graduated from life Nov 13, 2019 at the age of 14 1/2. Never sick a day in her life, she died peacefully and quickly in her home surrounded by her loving human mom and dad and her doggy son Bubba. We will miss you always sweet Tooters! See you soon!

Larry & Marilyn Holzerland
Mound, MN

'Mason Lee'

Mason Lee, my angel, big boy, handsome gentle giant and fur-child crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge on November 23, 2016. Mason was preceded in death by his best friend and fur-brother, Spanky Lee whom he loved dearly. Mason was a healthy boy for the most part with the exception of Congestive Heart Failure in which he was under veterinarian care for and on medication; however, on November 20, 2016, he got ill. His abdomen immediately swelled up out of nowhere, which called for a trip to the veterinarian. He was diagnosed as having liver, lung and spleen cancer. He crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge on his own 2 days following his cancer diagnosis. He was a very happy, loving boy who loved absolutely any and every thing, especially his older brother Spanky Lee whom preceded him in death two years prior. Both boys left behind their fur-sister Daisy Mae whom loved both of her brothers very much. He will always be my handsome gentle giant.

Loving him always, forgetting him never…
February 19, 2007 – November 23, 2016
RIP MY SWEET MASON!

Shelly Mixell
Lewisberry, PA

'Spanky Lee'

Spanky Lee, my little angel, sweet, loving, handsome one-eyed boy, and fur-child crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge on May 4, 2014 after a year-long battle with cancer. He left behind two Boston Terrier fur-siblings, his brother Mason Lee and sister Daisy-Mae. Not only was Spanky their best friend, he was mine as well. He loved his momma, siblings, toys and treats, but most of all he loved everybody whom he met. During the cancer process his attitude never changed and he was one of the happiest and most loving boys I have ever met. He will always be my handsome one-eyed boy.

Loving him always, forgetting him never…
July 25, 1999 – May 4, 2014

RIP MY SWEET BOY!
Shelly Mixell
Lewisberry, PA

'Kasey'

March 22, 2106.
One of the hardest things in life, aside from saying goodbye to a loved one, is saying goodbye to our beloved family pets. This is so difficult right now. We love our Boston baby so much. Kasey, you will be at the Rainbow Bridge soon. We will love you always. Run with them baby boy!! You have brought us 11 years of joy, laughter, Boston kisses, Boston gas, louder snores than your daddy, and we thank God for that. Although it's been over a year....Our hearts will never be complete. We hope to adopt/foster again in the future. Kasey definitely left paw prints on our hearts.

Becky Lundy Smith
Spanish Fort, AL

'GOOBIE'

This is my Goobie. She was not quite 4 when she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Her vet never knew exactly why she got so sick all of a sudden. She thinks it must have been a stroke. Goobie was a sweetheart that loved everybody. And everybody loved her. I miss her so much every day. I will see her again one day. Until that day comes . . I will love you forever sweet Goobie Girl.

Roobie Boston
Marshall, Texas

Letter from Goobie

Hi Mom, it's Goobie. I'm sorry I had to leave you. I know I was young and dogs my age don't usually have strokes and get so sick. But it happened. The ladies at the vet Clinic were so nice to me. Dr. Drea' took me home with me to watch me over night.  She did a lot of research to try to find out what was wrong so she could help me get better. She was very nice and her assistant Stephanie was very nice also. She sat on the floor and held me in a blanket until you could get there. Every time she put me down I would squeak and fuss. I didn't mean to be bad. I was very afraid. I didn't want to be alone. I was in a strange place and I needed to feel their touch. I lost my sight and hearing but I could feel their touch. And I could smell you when you got there. I'm so glad you were there with me. Your touch made me relax. I wanted to stay with you but I couldn't. It's like I was lost somewhere way down deep in my mind and I couldn't get out and come back to you. I know you miss me and I miss you too. But Mom, it's so beautiful here. There is lots of soft green grass to run in and the sky is always blue. There are lots of other dogs to play with. None of them are sick or hurting anymore. None of them are homeless either. We all feel loved here. I'm sorry I had to leave you right before Mother's day. Mom, please don't be sad. I will see you again. You can get another dog to keep you company. I don't mind. I don't want you to be alone. I know you will always love me and I will have a very special place in your heart always.

I love you, Mom and Happy Mother's Day!
Forever your Goobie Girl

'SUNNY'

He was such a beautiful boy. He's been gone 4 years now. He passed on Oct. 14 2013 at age 8. He was Sparky's half brother. We believe there was cancer in the bloodline.

'Delilah Rose'

Precious Delilah Rose. I lost her January 25, 2017
at the age of 3 1/2 yrs to a bowel blockage.
DOB 8-16-2013.

Kayla Dix
Weatherford, Texas

'Daisy'

I didn't want a Boston, but my husband did, so I reluctantly agreed as long as I could pick out the puppy. It took me about 20 seconds to fall madly in love. Daisy was the most laid-back BT I've ever known; she loved to play but was fine if you weren't in the mood. Loved to cuddle but was just as happy rolled up in a blanket somewhere. She barked maybe 10 times in 15 years. She was my buddy and consolation when my husband died and we proceeded to get old and kinda wobbly together. Her hearing went, her vision faded and neither one of us could walk very well, but we managed. Daisy got tired. She was healthy, but her little body was worn and life became a chore. She looked at me one Sunday and told me she was just too tired to keep going any more. Life was no longer a joy. It was time to go, that decision none of us wants to make. Until we meet again, Baby Dawg. I love you.

April 2002 - March 20, 2017

Kathy Benke White

'BAXTER'

Vicky Nurss Wilson
Creswell Oregon

'Mr. Cooper'

Mr. Cooper was our first Boston. He was the perfect boy and so much fun. He became sick and his heart could not withstand the strain. April 2004 to January 2015.

Brenda McCoy
Oklahoma

'MADDIE'

12 years ago I helped bring you into this world. I wiped your bottom and made sure your momma was feeding you.
Now I'm having to let you go back to her and your daddy at the Rainbow Bridge. I love you so much Maddie!

RIP  4/1/04 - 10/14/16 sweetheart

Roni Meltzer-Gossett
Marietta, Georgia

'Sparky'

Sparky crossed the rainbow bridge on 6/9/2016.
We miss him so much!

Montana Sunrizr
Livingston, MT

'Daisy Doo'

My first BT fur child, Daisy Doo. She was 14 before she went over the rainbow.

Janet Fjordbak
St. Cloud, MN

'Spuds'

This is Big Daddy...aka Spuds. We were faithful companions for 13 yrs. I drove for a living, escorting over-sized truck loads all up and down the east coast. Spuds never missed a trip and as a woman working alone and having to be at truck stops and isolated areas, Spuds was my constant protection, never letting anyone get close enough to do harm. We got him a girlfriend when he was 9 yrs old and have his offspring to keep his memory alive for quite some time to come. He passed in 2013, almost 14 yrs old..and is sorely missed.

Carrie Williams
Pennsylvania

Ellen Shutts
Lincoln, NE

'Gibson Les Paul Morris'

6/13/09 - 3/23/2016
The love of his momma's life and the best pup pup that ever pup pupped.

Corie Morris
Dallas, TX

'Ditto'

Here is our little 'Ditto'....she was a puppy mill rescue dog. When we adopted her, she had most of her teeth removed and her front leg had been broken and never set. The leg was not useful, but she was able to manage walking on it. We gave this little princess the life she should have had all along....a nice comfy bed, great food, medical care and most important, tons of love. She would come hobbling to the front door when we would walk in and had a smile on her face. When walking became more difficult for her, I purchased her a stroller and she traveled in style. Our little girl was with us for about two and a half years until she crossed over. My son still misses her and she will always be in our hearts. Ditto left us in November 2009.

Rose Anzaldi
Riverview, FL

'Winston'

He went to the rainbow bridge June 6, 2015, just after his 10th birthday. It gets easier but I still miss him so much. He was my first born.

Michelle Luongo Patel
New Jersey

'Jack'

Here's my Jack celebrating his 12th birthday. He died two years ago...a day after celebrating his 13 birthday...he had gotten very sick. I miss him every day. Jack crossed over on August 11, 2014.

Loved and missed by Rose Anzaldi
Florida

'Rambo'

I recently lost my little boy, Rambo. He was a chihuahua/terrier mix and full of wiggly energy! He never, ever left my side and I will forever love him. Run free my furry baby!

May 17, 2001--June 6, 2016

Michelle Ostdahl Watson
Las Vegas, NV

Angelia C Barton
Centralia, Washington

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'Inde-nana'

This was my heart dog Inde-nana.. my daughter bred her litter in 2001 and brought her to me at 8 weeks old. She said "Mom this puppy is really special".. I fell hard for her. We trained for many different types of dog sports. We achieved lots of titles and had a lot of fun, many disappointments and some sweet victories along the way. After her retirement she worked hard at holding down the couch and guarding the house. At 10 years old she became the best babysitter ever to my granddaughter. Inde loved nothing better than giving the kid a good slobbery bulldog kiss. By her 13th birthday she was really showing just how hard getting old was. I was dreading having to make "that" decision. On April 4, 2014 she had a heart attack and died in my arms. I will never forget just how special she really was.

Elizabeth Ann Taylor Kraus
St. Leon, IN

'Duke'

Duke was a sweet little boy who loved me unconditionally. He loved to swim and play fetch. He was sweet and smart and will be missed no matter how long he is gone. Mommy loves you Duke and I know we will be together again one day.

Passed December 2014

Loved by Rachel Albom Lucente
Staten Island, New York

'Cookie'

Cookie was an owner dump at age 13 - she somehow popped up on my newsfeed and the rest is history. We fostered her and then formally adopted her. We had her for nine months. In that time, she got to go camping, have golf cart rides and eat her favorite treats of Pupperoni, hamburgers and pizza. Most of all she knew she had a family that loved her dearly. We think of you every day and miss you. Love u my sweets!

Died 07/31/14

Owned and Loved by Sherry Zoellner
Michigan

'Gracie'

Gracie was my foster fail. As far as I know she was about 12 when she died unexpectedly this past June. I got her from the local shelter, and she had cancer, heartworms, worms, wasn't housebroken and wasn't spayed (I suspect she was a little backyard breeder). She was also missing one eye and that side of her face was partially paralyzed. It took a year to get her straightened out, and by that time, I was head over heels in love. She was SO happy, so cheerful! She made my day, and my life, better just by being in it.

2012-2016

Owned by Kathy Benke White
Georgia

'Doc'

Doc was a rescue and came to me with severe fear aggression. About the same time I decided to return him, my house burned down and we ended up living in a little camper together. Neither of us was happy about it, believe me. Over time, Doc started talking to me, and in return, I started very cautiously touching him. We bonded over a period of several months and he became my best friend. He also turned into Mr. Social Butterfly and just knew the whole world loved him. He died of cancer this past May, 2016.

Owned by Kathy Benke White
Georgia

'Max'

Max was loving and absolutely crazy! He'd come tearing into the room with a huge grin on his face, ricochet off the back of the sofa, and keep right on going. He was also notorious for running into walls and doors. He loved loved loved his squeaky toys. He was terrified of thunder and would take off at the first hint, digging under the fence if need be. We lost him several times. He died much too soon, but his joy lives on. Died June 2011 of unknown causes.

Owned by Kathy Benke White
Georgia

Sammy came to us in 2012 from a rescue in Chicago called Rescue Me Clifford. He was dumped by his owner because he was old they said and it's hard to adopt out senior dogs. Most seem to want a puppy! We said we would take him. We had 4 wonderful years with Sammy and he finally succummed to congestive heart failure in June 2016 at age 17. We'll see you in heaven one day sweet Sammy!

Loved and missed by the Holzerlands in Minnesota

This sweet baby was found this morning (5/20/15) near Ball & Vine St, in Grapevine, TX. He had been hit by a car when found. He did not have any ID tags. He was taken to a vet in the area and they came to the conclusion that his injuries were too serious, so they helped him cross over the Rainbow Bridge.
RIP sweet boy! He was in good hands.... Owners unknown.
Update: Owners found and they went to the vet's office.

Police K9 'Sultan'

A beloved K9 suffering from seizures and arthritis received a final salute and a police escort, with lights flashing, to the Maine vet clinic where he was euthanized.

Dozens of officers and firefighters turned out this month to pay their respects to Sultan, a 13-year-old German shepherd who sniffed out drugs and bad guys with the Yarmouth Police Department.

Officers gave a last pat or scratch to the dog. Then they provided an escort for Sultan's final trip to a veterinary clinic.

South Portland canine officer Shane Stephenson said in a telephone interview Monday that he took Sultan into his home as a pet when the dog retired from police work at age 10. He said the dog was friendly and lovable to the point of letting Stephenson's baby boy tug on his tail and ears.

"But when it came down to business, he was one of the best, too," the officer said.

Sultan was the first police dog with the Yarmouth Police Department; he was in great demand across southern Maine during his years with the department. He and former Yarmouth Officer Mike Vogel, who now works in Florida, answered more than 1,000 calls, capturing dozens of suspects and seizing untold amounts of cash and more than 100 pounds of narcotics, the newspaper said. Vogel said Sultan was also popular with schoolchildren.

"He was a gentle giant," he said in a telephone interview.

Police K9 'Odin'

Retired North Tonawanda Police K9 Odin passed away today, due to health issues. 2/21/15

The 14 year old German Shepard was involved in many narcotics and marijuana related cases. He assisted the North Tonawanda Police Department in successfully tracking criminals and locating missing persons. Odin has assisted several Federal, State, and local agencies throughout Western New York. Odin also was involved in K9 demonstrations for the community, showcasing his skills at various events throughout the City.

Odin retired and was living with his handler, Police Officer Timothy Sylvester at the time of his passing. We would like to thank Odin for his honorable service to the North Tonawanda Police Department and the citizens of North Tonawanda.

North Tonawanda PD Facebook page

'SPARKY'

My little angel Sparky crossed The Rainbow Bridge on 12-17-14 at 10 years old. He changed my life forever introducing me to the world of animal rescue. I saved and rescued my little angel Sparky when he was 4 months old and I cannot believe they gave him away for free and he was, still is, and will ALWAYS be PRICELESS in my eyes. He brought me so much Joy, Happiness, and Love and made everyone smile. I am broken hearted and missing him everyday, but I know in my heart that I will be with him again one day up above, which will then be FOREVER.

I LOVE AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY MY SWEET ANGEL SPARKY!!!!!!! XOXOXOX Until we meet again.......

Kelli, Toby, & George Walters XOXOXOX

'SADIE'

Rescued from a cold barnyard in the dead of winter in Minnesota by the Holzerlands, she eventually made her way to the home of  Maureen Hellinga, where she lived in the lap of love and luxury and even became a snowbird. Sadie trotted over the Rainbow Bridge 5/19/14 to play with daughter Cookie below.

Loved and missed by Maureen and Hank Hellinga

'Cookie Monster'

Graduated from life 4/24/14 at the age of 10 from recurring, inoperable cancer.

The Holzerlands in MN were honored to have
this sweet little girl as part of the family from the day she was born until she crossed the Rainbow Bridge and will miss her dearly.

Miss Katie was a puppymill breeder for the first 4 years of her life. When we adopted her she was so shy she would barely stand up. We had a 13 year old cocker spaniel who had a ton of toys and chew things. He had gotten too old to jump on the love seat. Miss Katie did not know how to play but she knew that the toys were special so every day she would collect all the toys and put them on "her" love seat. Three years later we got Major Payne, a one year old Boston. She immediately took over as mother to him and did more to teach him manners than I did. She came into her own and had the sweetest personality. She was and always will be my little girl. When she was 7 she required a pacemaker - yes we had a pacemaker put into our little girl. Miss Katie had a romance with Grampie over the Internet. She even had her wedding dress picked out. Sadly Grampie passed about 6 months before Miss Katie. She only lived to be about 10 1/2 but she packed as much as she could into those 6 1/2 years she spent with us.

Love you forever Miss Katie
Ardyth Berens

RIP
'Sweet Herbie'

Graduated from life 3/1/13
pic with his love & caretaker, Doc Ric Broz

Click to read Herbie's story

'Mitzi'

'Belle'

Went across the Rainbow Bridge June 14, 2012 just short of her 10 year birthday - June 29th. She was loved tremendously by her family, Scott, Stef and Ike, stationed currently in South Korea and her foster family, the Parkers in South Carolina. How blessed we were to be loved by a big ole slobbering, drooling bloodhound!

We will miss you Belle!

'Petie'
AKA Pedro

Graduated from life from recurring, inoperable cancer on Oct, 2011 at age 13. He owned the Holzerland family in Minnesota. A brave protector of his home and his humans.... dearly loved and missed by all.