"I didn't even know I wanted a Boston. But Bug's little feet had fallen through the metal cage floor, she was standing in her pee, and she'd been marked down twice." She knew that in "pet store world" that was a very bad sign. "There was no way I could look at her sad eyes and leave her there."

Six months later she went back and bought Fester.

"I was looking at it as a very high-priced form of rescue." Fester was scrawny, underweight, and obviously too young to be away from his mother. "He tried to nurse off of my arm" Not cute and fat like Bug, he was sickly, had an eye infection, and had a piece of metal in his stomach. "He was a wretch" She couldn't leave him in those miserable conditions either.

Rose subsequently worked with a music producer, BT, who rescues and fosters Bostons. "He has friends who break in and rescue dogs from Boston puppy mills." They have even succeeded in shutting some of the mills down. "The idea of a Boston liberation group is genius". She started visiting Boston websites, including Boston Terrier Rescue Network (BTRN), just to see cute puppies when she began reading about rescues. "The stories would reduce me to tears and fill me with so much disgust for humans. Out of the blue I decided to start donating."

In addition to her own two Bostons, Rose has personally rescued and placed at least one other, the first of what she is determined will be many more. On her birthday, Rose McGowan asked her friends to make donations to the BTRN. “I realized that I don't need or want more stuff.” Having fallen in love with Bug and Fester, her friends donated generously. It amounted to a considerable contribution, which will go a long way in helping BTRN and the needy volunteers who selflessly give to deserving Bostons.

Their Mission
"Our main objective is to raise money to help Bostons requiring assistance with medical and other expenses which are necessary to restore the rescued Boston to optimal health before placement. We help in the location of adoptive and foster homes for Bostons that have been abandoned, abused and unwanted by their owners, or homeless as a result of owner death or disability. We also assist other recognized Boston Terrier Rescue Groups through our activities."

"BTRN supports the American Kennel Club's stance against the purchase of dogs at puppy mill auctions for resale and does not provide funding or other assistance to people or groups who purchase dogs for placement."

About The Foundation
"The Boston Terrier Rescue Net is a 501c3 tax exempt non profit organization dedicated to aiding Boston Terrier rescue efforts."

There are many ways of donatating, for example, you can choose to purchase a gift certificate; purchase a product (or two) at the cafepress store; purchase exclusive gifts such as note card gift sets; or donate through paypal directly. Remember, this is a small list, visit the website for other methods of donating and for more information.

For research please visit:
www.bostonrescue.net, www.bostonrescue.net - rescue center, and read the full article about Rose's part in the Boston Rescue Net here.

Information taken from Boston Terrier Rescue Net, with the sole intention of spreading awareness. Images are from the Silver Spoon Dog and Baby Buffet Benefitting Much Love Animal Rescue event, circa 2004.

Their Mission
Their ultimate purpose is to match homeless or potentially homeless Boston Terriers with loving permanent families, specifically interested in the breed. We do this by providing temporary foster care, necessary and reasonable medical treatment, personality assessments of the animals, and interviews and homechecks of potential adopters. All dogs receive a medical examination and reasonable treatment before being placed into adoptive homes. Pre-placement medical care includes all vaccinations, heartworm and fecal testing and spay or neuter. We operate throughout Southern California.

About The Foundation
Boston Brigade Rescue is a not for profit organization dedicated to rescuing Boston Terriers who are abandoned or neglected and placing them in permanent, loving, responsible homes. We also accept dogs from private individuals who, for whatever reason, must relinquish their Boston Terrier(s).

For research please visit:
www.bostonbrigade.com/

Information taken from Boston Brigade, with the sole intention of spreading awareness.

About The Foundation
Children of the Night is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1979. We are dedicated to assisting children between the ages of 11 and 17 who are forced to prostitute on the streets for food to eat and a place to sleep. Since 1979 we have rescued girls and boys from prostitution and the domination of vicious pimps. And we provide all programs with the support of private donations.

Children of the Night is actively involved in the prosecution of pimps all over America. Each child who testifies is accompanied by a seasoned staff member who has extensive experience protecting the rights of young victims. Often, our children are accompanied by Dr Lois Lee herself, our founder, who also serves as an expert witness for the state and federal prosecutors.

Children of the Night participates in court cases nationwide, prosecuting vile pimps who force children to prostitute for food and a place to sleep. Our involvement in these cases includes filing police reports, providing victim services to children who are required to testify in lengthy, emotionally charged court proceedings against these powerful criminals, accompanying children to court, and sometimes testifying ourselves.

For research please visit:
www.childrenofthenight.org

Information taken from Children of the Night, with the sole intention of spreading awareness.

About The Foundation
Heifer's Mission to End Hunger
Heifer envisions ... A world of communities living together in peace and equitably sharing the resources of a healthy planet.

Heifer's mission is ... To work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth.

Heifer's strategy is ... To “pass on the gift.” As people share their animals’ offspring with others – along with their knowledge, resources, and skills – an expanding network of hope, dignity, and self-reliance is created that reaches around the globe.

Heifer's History
This simple idea of giving families a source of food rather than short-term relief caught on and has continued for over 60 years. Today, millions of families in 128 countries have been given the gifts of self-reliance and hope.

For research please visit:
www.heifer.org

Information taken from Children of the Night, with the sole intention of spreading awareness.