Boston Terriers are one of the three dog breeds that I love most so I was really looking forward to reading about this breed.

The stories in Lost Souls: Found! Inspirational Stories of Adopted Boston Terriers have not only opened my eyes to the characteristics of these dogs (both good and bad) but also gave a better understanding to the behind-the-scenes of all those doggie-in-the-window stores and how, rather than buying a puppy there and feeding those horrible people’s pockets, giving one of their ‘thrown-away’ dogs a second chance is such a wonderful thing to do! Most importantly though, this book has been a real eye-opener to the fulfillment and change adopting a Boston, or any other mistreated dog, can bring to one’s life.

I always hated puppy mills and dog shops with a dozen different breeds available because of the import, the sickness of a lot of these puppies and the poor conditions the breeder dogs had to live in. Only now I know just how terrible life is for these dogs and how cruel the owners are. They really couldn’t care less about their dog once they’re not good enough anymore for breeding. It’s so sad to read about the malformed feet because of the wire cage, the fear of stairs, cars, people, a fear of just about everything. Poor little things. Who wouldn’t want to show them just how beautiful life can be?

All the stories are quick-reads and before you know it you've finished the book but are craving for more happy endings. I am glad that it’s a compilation rather than one dog’s story just so you can get a lot of possible situations of adoption. Although terrible stories in the beginning it’s a joy to read about the love that filled these dogs’ lives after they’ve been adopted. The compilation has been carefully put together and the writing, although from different people, is well-written. The stories from the dog’s perspective every now and then made a funny switch after reading a few tearjerkers!

This book has finally made me understand why people would prefer adopting over buying a puppy. I would really like to be able to bring love and joy into the life of a dog who has had only love to give but none (or very few) to get so far. If only for his last days how good would it feel just to show him the best in people?

I can only thank Kyla Duffy and all the other wonderful contributors for giving me a better perception of dog rescue and for making me have even more respect for the wonderful things rescue groups and their volunteers do!

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