The Stolen Dog by Tricia O'Malley

In The Stolen Dog, Tricia O'Malley  shares her family's experience when their dog was stolen and how they recovered him through their own hard work. 

From The Stolen Dog website:

When Briggs, a Boston Terrier, is stolen from his family's deck and shoved into a waiting car, a chain of event unfold that shakes the city.  The Stolen Dog follows Tricia and Josh, Briggs' owners, as they fight a force unknown, enduring death threats, psychic interventions, false leads, fake set-ups, and the threat of dog fighting. 

A heart-wrenching yet ultimately uplifting story of love, fearlessness, and hope - a captivating view of the best and worst of humanity - The Stolen Dog will make you hug your pets closer.

The Stolen Dog is a true story about how scared O'Malley was for her dog and how her family refused to give up hunting for him, even when it meant going into the worst areas of their city, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Stolen Dog is available on Itunes, Nook, Amazon and Kobo.  It will be available in print soon.  A portion of all proceeds will be donated to animal rescues.

*We are announcing this new book as a public service to our readers.  We did not receive a copy of this book and we have not read it.

Boston Terrier Dog Lover Jewelry and Gifts

Boston Terrier Dog Breed Ornament Gift
from For Love of a Dog Jewelry

I love the fact that the Boston Terrier dog breed is a true American.  In early 1870's Boston, there was a cross between an English Terrier and a Bulldog known as Hooper Judge. 

Further breeding with smaller dogs brought the Boston Terrier down from Judge Hoopers 30+ pounds to the about 20 pounds size we see to day.  By the late 1880s it was becoming accepted as a new dog breed. 

After experimenting with names it was called the Boston Terrier in honor of its birthplace.  Today it is one of the most popular US dog breeds.

If you are a devotee of this great dog breed or know a dog lover who adores a Boston Terrier, check out the Boston Terrier jewelry and gifts offered by For Love of a Dog.  Shown here is our Boston Terrier Dog Breed Christmas Ornament.  Perfect on a Christmas tree, but also wonderful to display year round as a piece of art sculpture.  Each ornament is a handmade artisan creation.  Not a flat cut out, but two dimensional.  Molded from an original clay sculpture, then hand cast in resin.  Carefully air brush painted and hand detailed.  A clear protective coating is applied to preserve the finish for years to come.  Flat backed;  artist signed.  Approximately 4 1/2 x 3 inches.

Fetch more dog lover gift ideas and dog breed jewelry from For Love of a Dog.  We've been creating jewelry for dog's best friend since 1991.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.

Puppy Mill Bust in Greene County Missouri

On September 21, 2010, the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force worked in cooperation with the Greene County, Missouri, Sheriff's Department to rescue 45 dogs from a commercial breeding facility near Republic, MO.  The dogs were  living in unsanitary and unsafe conditions.

According to the HSMO, the animals included Schnauzers, Boxers, Miniature Pinchers, and Boster Terrier dogs.  A USDA inspection report issued in April 2010 cited 12 pages of violations for this facility including inappropriate, inadequate, unsafe and unsanitary housing for the dogs; smashed feces in the mesh flooring of some enclosures indicating lack of daily cleaning; and clutter, trash and animal waste throughout the facility.

Recently a citizen purchased a puppy from this facility. A veterinarian examined the dog and determined it would need extensive veterinary care. The incident was reported to the Greene County Sheriff’s Department which subsequently obtained a warrant to arrest the owner for operating a commercial dog breeding facility without a license and to inspect the property. The warrant was served this morning. Upon the recommendation of two independent veterinarians to remove the animals, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department requested the assistance of the HSMO Animal Cruelty Task Force. Conditions found on the property today include: dogs living in cages filled with feces and urine soaked bedding; filthy water bowls covered with algae; mold in the food; and inappropriate, unsafe caging.

Previously this year, the owner of this facility was charged with animal abuse in Newton County for abandoning a breeding facility in that county and leaving animals behind with no food or water resulting in the starvation and death of some of the dogs. Newton County placed the surviving dogs with a local animal shelter.

The dogs rescued from Greene County will be taken to the Humane Society of Missouri’s Headquarters shelter in St. Louis City for triage and care. The animals will remain in the custody of the Humane Society of Missouri until the disposition hearing.  If custody of the animals is awarded to the Humane Society of Missouri, as many of them as possible will be made available for adoption.

Boston Terrier Event

Beachin' Bostons Carmel is holding a picnic and raffle on May 14-19, 2009 in Carmel, CA.
They're raising for both California Boston rescue organizations: Bostons By the Bay and Boston Buddies. All proceeds go directly to medical care for our foster Bostons. If you're in the area, don't miss this worthy (and fun) event! Read more at their web site.