Allow me to introduce my next door neighbor Sophie!
As you can see, she’s thrilled to meet you…
Sophie moved in at the end of this past winter. She was originally a foster pup from the local Boston Terrier rescue. Her human’s yellow lab had passed away several months before after a long and good life. The great news is that next door is Sophie’s forever home! The bad news is that Sophie, who is two, has really bad canine cataracts and is blind. The good news is there is surgery that can correct this. The not so good news is that while it isn’t cost prohibitive, it isn’t cheap either. Back when Sophie’s human told me that the vet who specializes in doing these types of surgery examined her and said she’d be a good candidate, I told her that when they were ready to do it that I’d put a request for donations up here. Because you all are kind, big hearted folks. While the surgery had been delayed for several weeks because of Florida’s sort of safer at home orders, they are now ready to get it scheduled and done.
Here’s what Jeanne, Sophie’s human, sent over this morning:
HELP! Sophie Marie came into our rescue 5 months ago with little to no sight and needs surgery! Sophie hadn’t seen a vet since she was 4 months old, had not had shots/vaccinations, or had her cataracts diagnosed/treated. Sophie was only about 16 pounds and her ribs and spine were obvious. But despite this neglect, Sophie had the ability to trust and bond with a new human. She is a sweet and funny girl that likes nothing better than to be curled up on your lap or at least touching you. Sophie has gotten much more comfortable meeting new people over the months and it has been wonderful to see her gain more confidence. We can’t wait to see the dog she becomes with vision! As you can imagine, juvenile bilateral cataract surgery is a big deal, and a big expense. We hope that you will join us in our fight to save Sophie’s sight by donating any amount you can.
They can also use the email address with Paypal or Google Pay: [email protected]
If they would prefer to send a check, they can send it to our lockbox at:
Boston Terrier Rescue of Florida
4300 W. Lake Mary Blvd. #1010-358
Lake Mary, FL 32746We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 80-0020296
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF CH14503 MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY VISiTING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com OR CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Any funds collected in excess of the amount needed to pay for the vet bills for Sophie Marie will be applied to the vet care of other foster dogs in BTRFL’s care.
The announcement is also on the Boston Terrier Rescue of Florida website and Facebook page.
Anything you all can do will be greatly appreciated! And as part of thanking you all in advance, here’s a bonus picture of Sophie rocking one of her sweaters out in the side yard between our properties.
You all know what to do!
Open thread!
dr. bloor
Done. How can you say no to a doggo that looks as tired of 2020 as the rest of us?
Either that, or she’s got a raging hangover.
Mary G
Hurray! My late beloved cat’s name was Sophie. I will try to find some money to send, although I had a $599 plumbing bill this week so it may have to wait until I get a check deposited. Congrats on your new neighbor, Adam. I hope she’ll be BFFs with your two – Rosie and Ruby?
mvr
Small donation made.
Adam L Silverman
@Mary G: Rosie and Ruby are gung ho, but Sophie is super skittish because she can’t see them. So they are not hanging out until she has the surgery and can see. They were great friends with Murphy the yellow lab and are chomping at the bit to get to play with Sophie.
Adam L Silverman
@dr. bloor: Thanks!
Adam L Silverman
@Mary G: Thanks!
Adam L Silverman
@mvr: Thanks!
geg6
Done! OMG, Sophie is too cute, especially in her sweater. Give her scritches from me!
Adam L Silverman
@geg6: Thanks!
SFAW
Sent some to the PayPal thingy. But Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! Is EVERY dog in FL a Boston Terrier? Between Sophie and Badger, well I don’t know.
[For what it’s worth, I have no idea how Badger is doing these days, because I haven’t been here as much. I hope he’s doing OK, Betty.
ETA: Forgot to say: thanks for doing this, Adam. I’m a cat person, not a dog person, but a pet is a pet, and loving them is one of the good parts of life.
Adam L Silverman
@SFAW: Thanks!
rp
We have a Boston, so there’s no way I can say no. It’s quite obvious that they’re the greatest dogs in the world.
Adam L Silverman
@rp: Thanks!
Percysowner
Donation sent. She looks so sweet.
Yutsano
Here I was, coming to look for a new thread because George Conway just proved how much of a knucklefuck Bolton is…and I get a doggo thread. Sigh. Fine . Kicking in.
Adam L Silverman
@Percysowner: Thanks!
Adam L Silverman
@Yutsano: You’re welcome.
And thanks!
Yutsano
@Adam L Silverman: So…am I all clear to post about my latest blood pressure spike?
Adam L Silverman
@Yutsano: Sure. Unless it causes it to spike again.
Patricia Kayden
Made a donation for Sophie. Hope all goes well with her cataract surgery. She looks so sweet – like a mini Boxer.
LakeWeirCorgis
I’m generally a lurker here, but I’m happy to chip in a bit for this sweet fellow Floridian.
Amir Khalid
@Yutsano:
Which Bolton: John or Michael?
TaMara (HFG)
Done. Who could say no to that face?
Adam L Silverman
@Patricia Kayden: Thanks!
Adam L Silverman
@LakeWeirCorgis: Thanks!
Adam L Silverman
@TaMara (HFG): Thanks!
Joy in FL
I just made a small donation. It’s great that she can have surgery and have a long, happy life that includes seeing. What a sweet pup : )
Adam L Silverman
@Joy in FL: Thanks!
Yutsano
@Amir Khalid: As of now Michael Bolton just exists as a musical anomaly. It was strange times then.
The person known as John Bolton is even more of a sack of shit than we thought. He wanted look like he had been FORCED to speak to the House instead of giving required testimony that might have made the Republicans squirm just a bit. Conway’s conclusion is irritating in its own right, but fuck the Walrus of Doom.
Hirudo
I’m a long time lurker but thought this was a good time to join the crowd. I was lucky that my rescue pup had no physical problems though it was a year before we got her over some issues from her former life. Here’s hoping this guy has a good life ahead.
Adam L Silverman
@Yutsano:
Adam L Silverman
@Amir Khalid: OT: did you ever get a chance to take a look at that email?
Adam L Silverman
@Hirudo: Thanks!
And comment as much as you’re comfortable with. We’re glad you’re here!
Adam L Silverman
@LakeWeirCorgis: Please comment as much as you’re comfortable with. We’re glad you’re here!
Yutsano
@Hirudo: Welcome! Have you been given your obligatory “FUCK YOU!!!” yet?
@Adam L Silverman: …
No one needed this Silverman. No one…
Amir Khalid
@Adam L Silverman:
I did, and I will respond today. Thanks for reminding me.
stinger
Done, wish it could be more.
Adam L Silverman
@Amir Khalid: Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.
Adam L Silverman
@Yutsano: You know what you did!
Adam L Silverman
@stinger: Thanks! Every little bit helps.
Anne Laurie
Chipped in — thanks for the link, Adam.
If Betty Cracker doesn’t show up in this thread, you should send her a link, to cheer her up!
Yutsano
@Adam L Silverman: Posted a Washington Post link showing Bolton isn’t worth spit?
Tenar Arha
Aww so cute. Just made a small donation.
Juju
Does one need a paypal account of their own to make this work? Also, I’m assuming that the cataract surgery for dogs is similar, if not the same as it is for humans. Are they going to do both eyes in the same procedure?
Adam L Silverman
@Anne Laurie: Thanks!
Did something happen?
Adam L Silverman
@Tenar Arha: Thanks!
Adam L Silverman
@Juju: I do not know. For all of your questions.
Beeb
Thanks for doing this, Adam. Happy to contribute on behalf of my entirely too many rescue cats and my wonderful Humane Society dog.
Juju
@Adam L Silverman: thanks. I’m trying to figure out how to donate. It keeps asking for a password. I don’t have one.
Mathguy
Kicked in some money. My brother just had the same surgery done on one of his dogs, Chili. She is one of the sweetest dogs I’ve met, and I have four awesome mutts at home, so I know sweet. Good luck to Sophie!
Adam L Silverman
@Beeb: Thanks!
Adam L Silverman
@Juju: The few times I’ve had to use PayPal, there is usually a button to click to bypass logging in and just go right to using a credit card.
Adam L Silverman
@Mathguy: Thanks!
How did the surgery go for Chili? Did it work?
Mathguy
@Adam L Silverman: It went well. The cone of shame is the worst part of the convalescence, but she is recovering beautifully and can see again.
HRA
My donation will be in the mail on Tuesday for Sophie Marie.
Adam L Silverman
@Mathguy: Excellent!
Adam L Silverman
@HRA: Thanks!
Goku (aka Amerikan Baka)
I donated a little bit. My aunt and uncle used to own a Boston Terrier and she just so happened to be named Sophie too! They’re such nice dogs that love to plow right into you for hugs
Adam L Silverman
@Goku (aka Amerikan Baka): Thanks!
Juju
@Adam L Silverman: I get no such option. I guess I’ll have to dust off my checkbook, unless I can get something to work.
MaryLou
Done!
Goku (aka Amerikan Baka)
@Adam L Silverman:
No problem, it’s for a good cause.
Did you see Trump having trouble lifting a glass of water or having a hard time going down a ramp at West Point today?
mvr
Not as irritating as I would have expected. He’s essentially saying that if the R Senators had any integrity Bolton’s selfish gamble would have paid out. But it didn’t.
lurker dean
omg, so cute. in for a bit, but i forgot to put a note in paypal that it’s for sophie. hope that still works.
Adam L Silverman
@Juju: I just tried it didn’t get one either. They did say they’d take a check.
Adam L Silverman
@MaryLou: Thanks!
Adam L Silverman
@Goku (aka Amerikan Baka): I did.
Adam L Silverman
@lurker dean: It should, but you may want to follow up with them directly tomorrow. And thanks!
Yutsano
@mvr: Conway is using Bolton for his own purposes here true, but the whole episode is beyond infuriating.
Miss Barbie
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MoCA Ace
Thanks Adam. I usually don’t give for online requests but your endorsement makes all the difference. It isn’t much but I’m happy to give… just look at that face (not you, Sophie)!
lurker dean
@Adam L Silverman: good idea, will do!
CaseyL
Who could resist that face? Donation sent.
Adam L Silverman
@Miss Barbie: 6 what?
Adam L Silverman
@MoCA Ace: Thanks. I understand and appreciate it.
Adam L Silverman
@CaseyL: Thank you!
Adam L Silverman
I’m going to rack out. So I want to say thank you in advance to anyone who donates after I hit post on this comment.
Steeplejack
@Juju:
Yes, you do need your own PayPal account to pay that way. As someone else said above, often you get an option to bypass PayPal and use a credit/debit card directly, but not in this case. (I checked.)
BruceFromOhio
I’m in. Good luck, Sophie and Jeanne!
NotoriousJRT
Done. Adam, please keep us updated on how things go.
rikyrah
Sent a donation..may she get the surgery and heal ???
Sister Golden Bear
Done. Good luck to Sophie!
Juju
@Adam L Silverman: I just hope it gets there in time.
JAFD
Sent a few bucks, hope Sophie comes through OK
Meself, have an eyedoctor’s appointment, mid July. With one thing and another, haven’t had eye exam for six years, really need new glasses, very likely I’ll need cataracts removed myself in near future.
Have a great week, everyone !
Betty Cracker
Sent a few bucks to help that sweet girl. Please keep us posted on her progress! :)
skerry
Done. Keep us posted
TomatoQueen
Humph. For no good reason at all (buncha tight-arses), my gov’t is blocking access to that paypal link, so will donate tonight when on a proper computer. My son had cataract surgery nearly 30 years ago at the age of four, back in the days when the artificial lens for children was considered experimental by the insurance companies, and recovered well (eyedrops four times a day, not fun), although his vision is limited and he uses heavyweight glasses. A friend’s elderly cocker mix, an absolute cupcake named Ginger, had cataract surgery at age 12, and for her it was transforming and worth every penny, and the eyedrops four times a day. I have no doubt that Sophie will come through as happy as a Beantown Terrier should be. Reminder to donate on calendar.
Carol Van Natta
Donated via Google Pay, which they say could take up to 3 days. Little dogs like Sophie Marie should see. ? ? ?
TomatoQueen
Done, and looking forward to hearing of Sophie’s progress. She’s a good little girl.