Boris

Boris and his family lost their home in January 2009 due to foreclosure. The family left the house and reportedly returned to Bulgaria. Boris was left all alone in the house, to be fed only during sporadic visits from a relative. Thanks to a kind and concerned neighbor, Boris's plight came to the attention of Magnificent Mutts Rescue, and Boris was placed in foster care. Despite Boris's tough-looking mug, he delighted his new friends with his loving, gentle disposition.

Unfortunately, Boris injured his leg soon after while playing outside and bagan limping. Vets at EACC determined that he had torn his left rear ACL, and scheduled him for surgery. Boris sailed through the surgery with flying colors and became a favorite of EACC staff. Better yet, while he was recuperating at EACC, Boris met George, his new Forever Friend.

Boris joined George in a lovely Chicago condo, and settled into a routine of gentle rehabilitative exercise, city outings with George (boating!), and regular trips to doggie day care to play with other furry friends.

George is thrilled to have adopted Boris, despite the dog's initial special needs. George wrote us that "Boris has settled in nicely and everyone loves him...He is a really good dog, and he knows that he is not allowed downstairs because of his leg, and has never tried to go down there. He also has the best temperament of any dog that I have ever had."