A famous Boston dog gets his own statue

Spencer, Boston’s most famous dog, who cheered on the runners of the famous marathon for many years before going to dog’s heaven in 2023…

…now has a statue in his honor.

Because of his remarkable involvement, the organizers wanted him to be remembered forever…

…who will forever be present on the Boston Marathon course.

This bronze statue was presented just before the new edition of the Boston Marathon, depicting the golden retriever with two Boston Strong flags in his mouth.

Rich Powers, Spencer’s owner, had a very emotional day at the inauguration ceremony.

“THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to this happiness. Spencer is back on the marathon course!” he exclaimed, very moved.

The statue will stand on the corner of Frankland and West Union Streets in Ashland, Massachusetts, where runners frequently pass during the Boston Marathon.

Spencer was present at nine Boston Marathons, becoming the event’s official dog (appointed by the Boston Athletic Association) before passing away at the age of 13 from inoperable cancer.