It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our friend and long-time Boston Terrier Rescue Canada volunteer, Brigitte Thompson, on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Brigitte was passionate about rescue and an incredible advocate for BTRC and many other organizations working to save animals in need. Always generous with her time, Brigitte would help in any way she could, from fundraising to fostering. She was also a rescue ‘road warrior’, transporting countless dogs, starting them on their rescue journey to new loving families. Brigitte and her husband Morris were also adopters. Two BTR ..read more

BTRC “SUPER 8″ We’ve asked a Boston Terrier Rescue Canada volunteer eight questions. We hope that their answers will help you get better acquainted with the dedicated people who keep rescue running!   In this edition of the Super 8, get to know… MELISSA DOLSON BTRC Alumni Liaison BTRC Auction Coordinator Hamilton, ON                   ..read more

BTRC “SUPER 8″ We’ve asked a Boston Terrier Rescue Canada volunteer eight questions. We hope that their answers will help you get better acquainted with the dedicated people who keep rescue running!   In this edition of the Super 8, get to know… PAMELA Foster Coordinator Toronto, ON Bunker, Pamela and Misha         ..read more

BTRC “SUPER 8″ We’ve asked a Boston Terrier Rescue Canada volunteer eight questions. We hope that their answers will help you get better acquainted with the dedicated people who keep rescue running!   In this edition of the Super 8, get to know… ANJI BARTON Vice-President Toronto, ON Anji and Rosie         ..read more

BTRC “SUPER 8″ We’ve asked a Boston Terrier Rescue Canada volunteer eight questions. We hope that their answers will help you get better acquainted with the dedicated people who keep rescue running!   In this edition of the Super 8, get to know… LESLEY CARPENTER Secretary Simcoe County, ON Lesley and her beloved Henry         ..read more

BTRC “SUPER 8″ We’ve asked a Boston Terrier Rescue Canada volunteer eight questions. We hope that their answers will help you get better acquainted with the dedicated people who keep rescue running!   In this edition of the Super 8, get to know… KELLY PANKATZ Fundraising, Events & Communications DirectorCollingwood, ON Memories! Nancy T., Colleen P. and Kelly in Texas with four of the dogs they brought home to Canada. Kevin Frank and Daisy of “Pet Project”, Boston Rescue’s Santa Paws Meetup, 2006.         ..read more

It’s never two late to show your love for dogs or tacos (or each other)! I had BIG plans for Taco Tuesday! In February, Taco Tuesday was a major, global event of epic proportions: It fell on the 22cnd day of the 22nd month of the year ending in 22. So, the date was 22/2/22, or 2/22/22, depending on where you live. It was also the month after National Train Your Dog Month, and just TWO days after National Love Your Pet month in the US! It was twofer festival surrounded by dog events! I was going to mention twofer Tuesdays on radio stations, and toonie Tuesdays at movie theatres. I was going to ..read more

Halloween is coming up, and that got me thinking about going trick or treat. It can be a lot of fun to go out in a costume and ask people for candy treats on Halloween, but I can remember not being thrilled with every treat I got. School supplies and toothbrushes are fine, but when you are hoping for chocolate bars and Skittles, they feel more like a trick than a treat. I don’t recall anyone ever giving me tacos for Halloween, but if anyone had, I would probably still be going out trick of treating every year. I think most of us think of tacos as a treat, which is why it’s the only food with ..read more

BTRC “SUPER 8″ We’ve asked a Boston Terrier Rescue Canada volunteer eight questions. We hope that their answers will help you get better acquainted with the dedicated people who keep rescue running!   In this edition of the Super 8, get to know… CANDACE C. Placement Director Halifax, NS Follow BTRC Alum Herb’s adventures on Instagram!  And you can learn more about BTRC’s Set for Life program here.         ..read more

BTRC “SUPER 8” We’ve asked a Boston Terrier Rescue Canada volunteer eight questions. We hope that their answers will help you get better acquainted with the dedicated people who keep rescue running! TINA DAQUANO, President Waterloo, ON Current president Tina Daquano first got involved with BTRC by working at events, something she still loves to do!         ..read more