Bugsey and Zeus!

Bugsey the Boston Terrier

Our sweet 13 year old  Bugsey crossed the Rainbow Bridge on November 21st, 2020.

He never knew a stranger and was always ready to greet friends with a big old kiss!  He LOVED food and if you had a treat then you made yourself a new best friend.  

He was affectionately referred to as 'Grandpa'; he helped many puppies learn the ropes of being a big boy/girl.   

Being a senior dog came with some challenges for Bugs and our family.  Over the past year we noticed he was bumping into things and seemed to have a hard time seeing things clearly.  We worked with our vet and learned he had developed cataracts, which is common with his breed.  He eventually went fully blind and we all learned how to adjust to life with a blind dog.  Needless to say we all learned a lot! 

In addition to blindness, Bugsey began experiencing seizures of varying severity.  Scary stuff for a dog and humans!  We again worked closely with our vet to monitor his health and administer medication.  We learned so much about dog health and medical issues dogs can develop.  

Bugsey taught us so much about love and enjoying life to the fullest.  He also taught us about dealing with the loss of a loved one and that it's OK to grieve for them.  As a family we feel strongly that pet owners should allow themselves to feel sad and never feel ashamed for grieving the loss of their beloved family member.