He was named after L. Frank Baum's fifth Oz book, The Road to Oz, in which Oz illustrator John R. Neill drew Toto looking like a Boston terrier. Road got to know most of our Oz friends over the years and he attended quite a few Oz conventions with us - sometimes rather covertly.
But at least once, he was not covert at all. That was the year he participated in the 1994 Ozmapolitan Convention costume contest! He came dressed as a Yellow Brick - which made him The Yellow Brick Road.
He was very good about wearing his costume, though I am sure he didn't like it very much. Road went on to win a prize, too. You can see him standing in the winner's circle below with my BF Eric Shanower. I do miss Road.
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A Boston Terrier dog named The Road To Oz dressed up as a Yellow Brick from the Yellow Brick Road . . . I suppose he could be called The Yellow Brick Road To Oz.
Sorry for your Loss.
May he Rest In Peace.
Animals, be they cats, dogs or even mice have a way of inspiring Love in even the most timid of people. Treasure them while they're here and honor them when they leave. Memories never fade.
I remember seeing him in the yellow brick costume at a Munchkin Convention, too.
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