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Boston Terriers and Dogs

For the Love of Bostons, Part Three – Our New Dog Maizie

12.11.2019 by betsykelleher //

Reading Time: 5 minutes
Adorable Boston Terrier on black chair.  Helping a dog adjust to a new home.

Motif and Doc’s Amazin’ Grace – AKA Maizie

After we lost Ribbons in April of 2019, I contacted three Boston terrier breeders we know. Well, after two precious Bostons, we’re hooked. Just gotta have another one. We wanted a retired female about three years old or more, and we favored certain bloodlines. Lots of pups were available, but only one older female. Her name was Maizie and she is now almost two and a half years old.

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Categories // Boston Terriers and Dogs Tags // Composure Chew by Vetriscience, Nighttime barking, Patience and dog training, Pet Taxi, Rescue Remedy, Welcoming a new dog

The Love of Bostons Part Two – Ribbons, The Sensitive One

12.03.2019 by betsykelleher //

Reading Time: 2 minutes
boston terrier lying in brilliant green grass

Ribbons (Motif’s She Wore a Yellow Ribbon) was three years old when we brought her home, and her sensitive personality was completely opposite of Lil’s demanding playfulness. Both dogs played a large part in my emotional support after the loss of a son. You can read more in my memoir, Beyond the Visible Edge.   

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Categories // Boston Terriers and Dogs Tags // Beyond the Visible Edge, boston terrier, Emotional support dogs, grief, sensitive dog, timid dog

For the Love of Bostons: A Three Part Story!

12.03.2019 by betsykelleher //

Reading Time: 3 minutes
Boston Terrier in red harness upside down on man's lap. A story about a dog who was meant to be ours.

This is a story of three Boston terriers and how each one came to live with my husband and me. I wrote about the first two in my memoir, Beyond the Visible Edge, sharing how each one helped me deal with the loss of a son. The next chapter is beginning soon, as we prepare to welcome our third Boston terrier.  

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Categories // Boston Terriers and Dogs Tags // boston terrier, demanding dog, Loss of a dog, playful dog, spunky dog, Susanne Shiloh

Who eats the pizza crust now?

08.26.2019 by betsykelleher //

Reading Time: 2 minutes
Cheesy slice of loaded pizza being served.

My husband suggested pizza for lunch, and I was glad for a quick easy meal. It wasn’t until I had eaten my first piece, leaving the crust, that I realized—I was saving that crust for a dog that was no longer with us.

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Categories // Boston Terriers and Dogs, Grief Tags // boston terrier, companion dog, dealing with loss, grief, pet memories, pet story, reminder of loss

Hey Mom, I Gotta Go Out Now

08.19.2019 by betsykelleher //

Reading Time: 2 minutes
Boston terrier asking to go outdoors with a very direct expression.

This is Ribbons, our second Boston terrier. When we brought her home on a Wednesday morning, I took her out to the yard to show her where to do her business. For the first few days, she did nothing. And I do mean nothing. She held it until Thursday afternoon when we went out to lunch, leaving her home alone. I should have known better.  

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Categories // Boston Terriers and Dogs Tags // boston terrier, communication with a dog, housebreak dog, off leash training, Ribbons

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Betsy is a Christian author and equine columnist whose passions include horses, Boston terriers, writing, photography, music, nature and a certain gray race horse.

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