Patrick’s Pups began with 1 heart.
Patrick’s Pups started because of one young boy’s passionate heart for animals in need.
Meet Patrick Raymond Boswell who died tragically on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 as a result of a random act of street violence. He was 14 years old and an eighth grade student at Iroquois Community School in Des Plaines, IL. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Frontain, his father, Robert Boswell, his sister Zoe Boswell, his many cousins, aunts, uncles and his grandmother.
Let’s tell you a little bit about who Patrick was … he was an excellent athlete and played football for five years for the Maine Wast Junior Warriors where he was known for encouraging his team mates to do their best. He was often seen riding his dirt bike in his neighborhood. After the ride he would sit for hours and “tinker” with the bike. This brought to light a big talent for machine mechanics and he was excited to take an auto mechanics class in High School next year.
Patrick loved rap music, clothes, Nike shoes AND … animals. He recently rescued a sweet dog found wandering who would have undoubtedly found herself headed to a high-kill shelter but instead found her way into Patrick and his families heart. He was especially delighted when they discovered a few weeks later that she would bless his family and their home with eight beautiful puppies!! But unfortunately Patrick would not witness his momma dog Diva’s pups grow up to be adopted into loving, forever families. Instead Patrick’s family was saying goodbye to their young son and entrusting his pups to Wagging Hearts so they could find their way into loving homes … just like Diva did all because one boy cared enough to act. Instead of standing by to watch her plight unfold.
So in honor of the deep and loving heart within this boy, we present to you ‘Patrick’s Pups.’ A small way to honor the memory of one who left us too early with a heart full of desire to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Now Patrick will make a difference in a great number of animals’ lives. His heart and mission to help those without will not fall into darkness nor end with the passing of his young life. Wagging Hearts will continue his work through the donations and proceeds generated in his memory. All proceeds will be used to save more lives, treat more medical cases and shine a brighter light into the darkest recesses of animal rescue. Patrick Raymond Boswell will live on in each life that comes our way because of the Patrick’s Pups funds.
Come back often to see the impact he is making through the eyes of the animals he saves. Let’s remember the heart inside a boy who’s action’s would tragically transcend his life.
SERVICES for PATRICK:
Saturday, Jan 10th, 2015 at Our Lady of Hope Church 9711 Devon in Rosement, Illinois. Visitation from 9:00 11:00 am followed by a Mass. (Wear Nike tennis shoes to service…it would make Patrick laugh.)
DONATIONS in the name of PATRICK:
Can be mailed to: Wagging Hearts at 260 E. Belvidere Rd., #369, Hanisville, Illinois 60030. Or feel free to visit our website to read more about Wagging Hearts and donate online. http://wagginghearts.org/about-us/.
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS:
Can be directed to contactus@wagginghearts.org or feel free to call (855) WAGGING.