On Monday night,February 24, 1997,Judy Zahas,Hoflin List Moderator, was contacted about a Boston Terrier that had to be removed from his home. She contacted LeJoy Bostons and Tuesday morning arrangements were made to pick up Rex, a two and a half year old, intact male.

At first, Rex was very frightened and would not allow any one to approach him. Since he was extremely thin, he was put on a special diet to build him up. He was happy in his indoor/outdoor run. Within a day or two his weight had increased and he was beginning to show those typical Boston traits - curiosity, playfulness and a desire to kiss his caretaker.

A gentleman from Massachusetts had already posted his desire to adopt a Rescue BT to the list. When he read about Rex's rescue, he immediately contacted LeJoy to find out about him. Under normal circumstances, Rescue Bostons spend several weeks in their foster homes for evaluation and to be checked by a veterinarian. With Rex, it was obvious that to have him come to trust and adapt to one home and then be moved again would be a detriment to his final adjustment.

After verifying that the home in Massachusetts would meet his needs, arrangements were made for Rex to be picked up the very next day. Rex had come a long way in the four days he was with LeJoy, however all were surprised when Rex bounded out of his cage and into the arms of his new owner delivering sloppy Boston kisses. It was obvious that Rex was all BOSTON.

On his way home to Massachusetts, Nicholas stopped at a vet and had Rex checked out and his immunizations updated. Because Rex had bonded so quickly with Nicholas, even the vet thought he had been with him for a long time! Arrangements have been made to neuter Rex and finish his immmunization.

In an e-mail sent to LeJoy a few days later, Nicholas wrote, "Thank you so much for letting me have Rex. I am convinced that I did the right thing by adopting him on Friday. He has had three full days and nights to become attached to his new home and master. The way he acts you would think that he has been with me for years! I am happier with Rex than I ever expected in such a short while."

We all anticipate a wonderful new life for Rex and his new owner, Nicholas. Thanks again to the Hoflin List, without it this new home would not have been found.

In about two months Rex will have been with me for one full year! And what a year it has been. He is completely adapted to his new home. No more accidents, no more aggressive behavior, and lots of kisses morning, noon and night to anyone and everyone that comes to our home.

I have never had another dog that I have come to enjoy, care for, and love as much as I do Rex. And of course, he returns every bit of my attention ten fold.

The biggest and most rewarding of all his changes has been his desire to cuddle up as close as he can to me. When Rex first arrived he was rather high strung and never stayed in one spot more than a few seconds. He was always on the go, hyper, somewhat distrustful, and aggressive.

Barely a year later and Rex is a new dog! He loves life, and he is very affectionate and cuddly. Everyday when I sit or lay down to read, Rex comes around and noises into my lap and under my arm until he is comfortable. Then he takes a little nap. While I am reading, Rex expects me to rub his back. This can go on for over an hour or two. If I stop, he immediatly stands up, turns around and noises me back to attention. Once I resume lightly petting him, he is content and continues his nap. He thinks my reading is simply a diversion and the REAL reason for sitting down is to cuddle him.

Every night when I get in bed, he wants to play. I give in and toss his ball around or play wrestle with him, then he settles down and crawls to the bottom of the bed. Often, within a half hour he works himself under the blankets and wraps himself around my feet and legs.

He is very alert and healthy, and his bad little habits are all gone.

I can not thank you enough for letting me adopt Rex last February. I never even considered giving Rexy up once I had adopted him; however, I had resigned myself to accept him as a dog with behavioral problems that I would have to face the rest of his life. Little did I expect he would adapt so incredibly well and eventually rid himself of all his negative traits.

Thank you again.

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Last updated December 18, 1997.