BTCC RESCUE

BTCC RESCUE

JACKSON - A Rescue Story

Jackson is definitely a successful "saved" story. This young intact male was brought to the Edmonton Pound in early December as a stray by a woman who found him roaming. When he arrived at the Edmonton Pound, they were unable to thoroughly assess him as he was very timid and even a bit aggressive. They had guessed him to be a Boston Terrier crossbreed who was under 3 years. He was to stay in the pound for four days and then be euthanized due to his aggressiveness.

Towards the end of his stay at the pound, one of the volunteers noted that he seemed to be responding to him and inquired why a sweet, young dog such as him would not be given the chance. They decided that he would be sent to the Edmonton Humane Society for further assessment.

Once at the Edmonton Humane Society, the head vet assessed Jackson. He was deemed to be very healthy and they believed him to be a purebred Boston Terrier aged 1-2. This exam went very well and the vet was able to examine and handle him without concern. The Animal Behaviorist then assessed him. He bared his teeth when approached in the kennel and growled. He failed his exam and looked like once again he would not have a future. BTCC Rescue was contacted to see if he would be suitable for our program.

In the first few minutes I met Jackson he was quite timid. He took a
few minutes to warm up to me and then he was like any other Boston Terrier I have known. I couldn't let him spend another minute in the shelter environment, as it seemed he really thrived on the one on one attention. He came home with me that night.

Over the short time I had him, he showed no signs whatsoever of
aggression or nervousness. However, he did seem very anxious when I kenneled him for a short time. I do think that was his cause for concern in the shelter environment. It was very evident to me that he had been well trained. He knew several commands, "sit, outside, shake a paw" etc. He loved everyone who came to visit at my home. Once his initial assessment in my home was complete, Jackson went to his permanent foster home with Doug in Edmonton.

Doug and Jackson bonded very well in the first week they were together and Doug decided that Jackson would have his forever home with him! Jackson often sees his new Boston best friend, Storm who he plays with and even a Boston "girlfriend", Emma whom he likes to cuddle with! Jackson loves his walks and daily goes on walks through the river valley or when it is to cold, they will walk the underground parkades or LRTs stations.

Doug has taken him to a veterinarian who agrees that he is very healthy and is a beautifully marked specimen of a Boston Terrier. Upon viewing his teeth, they thought that he was just over a year old.

I think Jackson's story really shows how important it is for breed rescue. If Jackson had not been evaluated by breed rescue, it is very
possible that his outcome would not be so positive.

Kristy Akins
BTCC Rescue, Northern Alberta Representative

Kelly Pankatz
BTCC Rescue

Donations to the BTCC Rescue Program can be made by mailing a donation to:

BTCC Treasurer
Marlene Allott
525 Nootka Street
Comox, BC
V9M 2L8

The BTCC Rescue Program is proud to feed all of the BTCC Rescue dogs "Go Natural" brand dog food. It is made right here in BC and is available all over Canada. Our rescue dogs love it and are healthier because of it! www.forpaws.ca