Piper & Kaliber

by Keely McCulley
(Copperas Cove Texas)

Fellow readers,

I own 2 beautiful Boston Terriers. I arrived in San Antonio 7-11-10 to see my cousins who i havent seen in almost a year. We brought our puppies with us and put them outside. They were only outside for an hour and just a few moments ago we found out that they werent moving. Piper ~The mother~ is dead. She would have been 6 years old in September. Kaliber ~Piper's Baby~ is not in good shape. We put her in the shower and turned on all the fans. My Mom and Aunt AJ just left to go to the vet. I'm really scared and heartbroken. Piper was my dog, she knew who i was and loved me like a child loves their parents. I miss her so much. If *anyone* can give me any info on how to care for Kaliber ,Please I am begging you , share your information with me. My name is Keely and I feel sick to my stomach in guilt, like i've failed to take care of a living creature. My poor Piper. Please say a prayer for my puppies I understand Piper is gone but I'd like to have her child in my arms again. to think, she was as happy as can be driving down here and now... I love them and I don't think I can ever feel the same way with another pair of dogs.

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Piper & Kaliber

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Jul 22, 2011
 Sorry for your loss
by: GA

I'm very sorry to have read of the loss of your Piper. Please remember that Boston Terriers cannot take the heat. They usually go out in 15 increments at a time. Please read up on Boston Terriers on line ,the information given is very helpful to you & your Boston Terrier.

Again, I'm very sorry for your loss.
Jul 29, 2010
 Thanks
by: Keely

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone. Kaliber is much better now. She is running and playing all over the house! Did you know most people don't think animals have feelings? Well I've seen it, and trust me they have feelings. Kaliber may be running around the house a lot but whenever she relaxes and lays down she always looks at our photos on the walls. She misses her momma. Now my mom is looking for a puppy friend for her. I dont want one, I'm afraid she's gonna try to replace Piper. but, I dont want Kaliber to be lonely while we're out. I wanted to hear some of your comments on " What kind of dog should we get? I don't want one that looks like a Boston, and I want a small, kind breed."
Jul 14, 2010
 sorry
by: Linda Galway/TurnerME

I'm echoing Kathleen's comments, and I'm also wondering if there was something in the environment that contributed to this. An insect, poisonous plant? If it's just the heat, then at least you know what happened. So very sory for your loss.

ed. - good point, Linda! I automatically thought of heat given the info in the post, but there are a number of things that could get a Boston into trouble outside. Maybe the vet will have more info after Kaliber's exam...
Jul 14, 2010
 Piper & Kaliber
by: Mary

So sorry to hear about your pups! The vet will probably give your baby some medications and I hope that they work. I always let my babies out to potty and I usually go out with them. They sit at the door and scratch it if I stay inside. It has been so very hot outside but you would think that one hour was not too long. Thanks for posting the warning and please let us know how things turn out. We are in Texas too!
Jul 14, 2010
 Piper
by: Bennie from Indiana

First let me say I am so sorry for your loss and I hope the baby gets okay.

Never, Never put a Boston Terrier outside without being there to watch over it, whether it be summer or winter. I am quite sure the heat got to Piper; these sweet little dogs cannot stand the heat because of their little short muzzles,they have breathing difficulties.
Jul 13, 2010
 Problems
by: Keely

Just a few things i need to clarify Piper would have been 5 this year and we got here today the 13th
Jul 13, 2010
 Thank You
by: Keely

Thank you Kathleen. i just heard from the vet that Kaliber is standing and taking a few steps at a time. She's also giving the nurses a LOT of kisses that puppy just cant stop licking people!
Jul 13, 2010
 So Sorry!
by: Kathleen (webmaster)

I am so sorry for your loss, Keely!

Your love of your dogs has been evident in the many posts you have made here on the site. I am also in Texas (way up north, though) and I know how hot it's been lately. Unfortunately, you've experienced 1st hand the dangers that Bostons face in these really hot summer days, and in a very short period of time. They just do NOT handle the heat well.

Getting Kaliber cooled off and to the vet was the best thing you could do now.

I was just heartbroken to see your post. Please keep us updated on Kaliber's health. We will be praying for a full recovery.

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