In 2009, we started sharing stories about the joy adopted dogs bring to their new families with a little book full of short stories entitled Lost FOUND! Inspirational Stories of Adopted Boston Terriers. That book showcased the stories of 50+ fostered/adopted Boston Terriers, sold more than 2,000 copies, raised thousands of dollars for dog rescue organizations, and gave us the confidence to do the same for multiple other breeds.Now, Lost FOUND! Inspiring Stories About Boston Terriers, Vol. II continues to share the love and joy adopted Boston Terriers bring to their new “The next day was my first valuable lesson in fostering. When my five-year-old son, Sean, came out to the front yard to ask us a question, he left the gate open just enough for Archie to wander out. Archie looked back at us casually before barreling down the street. My husband, my eight-year-old son, Ryan, and I went after him, as he ran up and down the street. After 20 tiring minutes, Archie still showed no sign of slowing down. While the neighbors enjoyed the ‘entertainment,’ my husband pursued Archie on his Segway, and Ryan ran after him with a huge fishing net…” –Pam HessDid Ryan catch himself a giant “fish” that day? Or did Archie go running off into the sunset?Buy this book to find out!
Kyla Duffy (BS,BA,MPS) is the president of Happy Tails Books, an organization she founded to raise awareness and funding for animal welfare organizations, including dog rescues and cat rescues.
Kyla became passionate about animal welfare after serving as an emergency foster for a Boston Terrier with kennel cough. That was in 2009. Since then, she has adopted two Boston Terriers and fostered more than 50. Kyla enjoys rehabilitating the tough cases, helping them to build muscle and confidence on long hikes through the beautiful Colorado Front Range.
Kyla is also the founder of Up For Pups, a non-profit organization that helps rescue organizations save as many lives as possible by providing free educational materials and guidance. http://upforpups.org