If you're thinking of rehoming your pet...
PLEASE read this article!
As a rescue person, I see and hear firsthand the horror that a dog goes through when sold online for free AND/OR no effort is made to ensure
what
the buyer is
sayin
g is true.
If rehoming on your own,
remember your dog is a living being with value and feelings that you should go to the adopter's home to ensure it is a safe and happy place.
READ and see how easy it is for people to create a story to get your dog. Bostons are known to be great bait dogs! Sad but true.
Is that the life you want for your loving family member
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July Fundraiser
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Planning Your Pet's Future Without You
I
n so many cases the pets are overlooked after something
unexpectedly happens to the owner.
MABTR wants you to be proactive to ensure the continued safety and happiness for your four-legged friend after you are gone.
It's not enough that a friend or relative verbally promised to take in your pet(s) or even that you've decided to leave money to them for that purpose. Work with an attorney to draw up a special will or trust to provide for the care and ownership of your pet(s) as well as the money necessary to care for them.
MABTR gets calls from relatives all the time that the owner passed and no one is wanting to take in their Boston, so the dog is turned over to us. We also get calls from shelters that the owner passed and the dog was brought in due to being homeless.
I could not nor do I want to imagine that my Boston would no longer be cared for or loved once I am gone. Reality is that things happen and you have to prepare your pet's future should you go before them.
Steps to take to ensure your pet is safe and happy after you are gone:
- First, make sure the person you have designated as caregiver seriously agrees to this. Many people say things like this nonchalantly in a conversation, not thinking about the reality or actual possibility.
- We strongly encourage you to go even further and have a backup plan in the event the person designated to take care of your pet cannot. The situation within the new household may have changed since the conversation OR the dynamics within the household are not right for your dog to remain a resident thus has to be rehomed.
- Make sure that money is allocated for the care of your pet especially if they are on medication. Expenses can add up and this could be a factor in the caretaker no longer able to keep your dog.
Alternative
Remember that MABTR is always here for you should you find that you have no one able to take in your Boston(s). You have our permission to include our contact information in your will to ensure that we are contacted when needed so that your Boston does not land in a shelter or unwanted.
If you have another breed reach out to your local rescue organization to know their program plus obtain contact information
MABTR Contact information
for your will:
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Adjustable Baseball Cap
Support your favorite team - MABTR. Embroidered Boston terrier cap in brown brushed cotton with adjustable leather strap.
$12.95 plus shipping
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Adoptable Dog of the Month
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Gigi, our Boston/Beagle Mix, came to us in 2008 as a foster. She was a sweet dog, but so scared - especially of men. After six weeks of working with her, we found a wonderful family that wanted to adopt her. The goodbye was hard as it always is with fosters, but she was different.
Being new foster parents, I don't think we asked enough questions. Gigi came from a puppy mill and spent most of her time in a crate, so when her new family crated her, Gigi did what she knew, and she continued to soil in the crate. After several weeks with her new family, they found Gigi wasn't a good fit for their home and they called us asking us what they should do.
I told them not to worry, we would come get her. I will never forget the call I made to my husband, "Go get my dog." I then asked Jennifer if we could adopt her. The answer was Yes! Our intent was not to foster to adopt it just happened.
Gigi has been the perfect dog. She just needed her doggy door. It took her a full year for her to warm up to Daddy, and even more time to fully trust in him, but now she can frequently be found cuddled up next to him when her mommy isn't around.
We know our time is limited with her as she ages, but we are grateful she is still part of our family of six (two humans and 4 Bostons!).
-Sheri Duff
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Thank You for Your Donation!
$563 in memory of Evelyn Kramer
$100 in memory of Max
$974 Facebook
$250 Cimmino Family Charitable Fund
$100 Carolyn D, Frank L, US Chartable gift trust
$70 Raymond N
$50 Kathy B, Caroline W
$35 Duane C
$31.48 PayPal Giving Fund
$30 Lori L, Leslie M, Cynthia K
$25 Charity C, Paul M
$20 Susie M, Matthew S, Pam M, Sara S, Michael M, Tammie P
$15 Leah G, Annabelle H
$13.68 Allstate
$10 Nanette S, Ann A, Angela C, Target, Robin B, Angela P, Mart D, Lisa B, Cindy F, Loni D, Danielle K
$5 Andrea M, David H
All donations are tax deductible!
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Shopping that Gives back to MABTR
Hey fans, if you shop on
amazon.com you can shop the same way
which
will donate 0.5% of the purchase price
(for eligible purchases) to a charitable organization of your choice.
This includes
MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue in Nebraska.
You can read more about it here!
Thanks for the support when you shop online
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Why you aren't seeing our Facebook Posts
Have you noticed that you aren't seeing our Facebook posts very often? Well it's not just you! Due to changes in the way Facebook works, less and less of our posts are showing up on your timelines. If fact, less than 5% of you see our posts daily! And sadly, this means you are missing a lot of our amazing rescue stories and videos!
The good news is Facebook has created a way around this using new settings.
Read the instructions below, go to our Facebook page and update your settings on your desktop or mobile device so you won't miss a thing!
- Visit our FB page - https://www.facebook.com/MABTR/
- Make sure you have clicked the "LIKE" button on our page.
- Click the "Follow" button.
- Under the "Following" drop down menu, select "See First" in your news feed.
- Under the "Following" drop down menu, select "On" for notifications.
And last but not least, be sure to routinely "Like", "Share" and "Comment" on our page. If Facebook doesn't see that you are interacting with our posts, they will remove us from your Facebook Feed.
Plus, by sharing our posts, you are helping our mission in educating and rehoming Bostons.
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No anesthesia Dental Cleaning
Boulder, CO
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Well Animal Institute offers dental cleanings that are anesthesia-free.
So many dogs are in need of dentals; however, health concerns may deter them from getting what is needed.
Here is your solution for only $185!
For every dog that comes in and gets their teeth cleaned,
$30 goes towards a rescue.
Win-win for
MABTR and the dogs!
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All
donations
(monetary or items)
are
tax-deductible.
MABTR is
100% volunteer-driven. Your
entire donation amount goes towards rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing Bostons in need in foster care.
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Employer Match Programs
Did you know that many employers will match your donation to a 501(c)3 organization? Some even pay a flat fee to the organization for volunteer hours!
Check with your human resource department for details!
A few companies we know of are:
- Pinnacol Assurance
- AT&T
- Wells Fargo
- MidAmerica Energy Holding Comp.
- Pfizer
- Allstate
- CenturyLink
- CNA Surety
- CSG
- 8z Real Estate
- Great Western
- Thrivent Financial
- Western Union
- SalesForce
- Microsoft
- United Way
- First National Bank
- Lockhead Martin Corporation
- Benevity: Apple, Google, ADP
- Johnson and Johnson
- United Healthcare
- Walmart
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-- Pillow auction: $420
-- MO bingo: $613
-- NE bash: $766
-- CO garage Sale: $1400
-- CO Photo Session: $113
who participated!!!
A big thank you to
My Way Mobile Storage
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Have upcoming travel plans? Do you have room for a four legged passenger?
MABTR is always in need of transports moving our dogs across our 13 state territory as they enter foster care or move into their forever homes
Share your travel plans with us, and if the need approaches we will be in touch.
Click here for more information.
The doggies thank you!!!
Remember that you can write off at tax time your gas or mileage when transporting our Bostons.
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Adoption Corner...
~~Happy Tails~~
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19 dogs rescued
in June!
135 dogs rescued so far in 2019!
3,756 dogs rescued since November 2005!
We ask that you help us educate the public about their options when looking for a new pet. We appreciate the fact that you are not purchasing your pet from a pet store that sells lives animals, since 98% of all puppies in a pet store come from terrible situations such as puppy mills. For more information on puppy mills visit our site and read all you need to know about puppy mills.
If you are interested in a breed other than a Boston check out the links below.
-Petfinder
-Rescue list by breed
-Google search under
"breed" rescue
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AGE is
just a number
I wish applicants would make personality and behavior priority when adopting a dog but the truth is that a majority are not even interested in learning about a dog if it is out of their age range.
Remember that just because a dog is young does not guarantee he/she will live to be 14. MABTR cannot promise anyone how long a dog will live. We unfortunately have experienced the loss of a life at a very young age unexpectedly.
MABTR is not prejudiced when it comes to rescuing. A life is precious no matter
*gender *age
*disability *health
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Shopping AmazonSmile
gives back to MABTR!!!
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June Theme
~ Fun in the Sun ~
And the winner is...
Hippo!!!
owned by Heather R
Favorite Summertime treat!
Send us your pics of your Boston enjoying time in the sun!
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Other online shopping networks that give back to MABTR with each of your purchases are:
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Saving Labels to
Save Lives
MABTR is participating in the
Best Choice Save-A-Label Program! Not only will you help earn funds for our group, but you will also save money on your weekly grocery bill with Best Choice products!
Purchase Best Choice products at your favorite store and save the UPC (proof of purchase). MABTR will earn $30 in cash for each bundle of 1,000 UPCs sent in.
Please send saved labels to the following address:
MABTR Save-A-Label
C/O Kristin Hashbarger 530 North Woodland Road
Olathe, KS 66061
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Make a donation
in Memory of..
or
in Honor of...
of someone special
(human or pet)
MABTR has a program that will mail your special someone a card recognizing the individual pet or human
that your donation was made in behalf of.
Make your donation here
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Boston FB Groups to 'Like' by City
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Did you know that there might be a Boston Terrier fan page on FB in your area? You should consider joining in!
Click below for the link in your area!
MABTR Main Page
St Louis
Iowa
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Saying Goodbye
"Keep their memories close to your heart and remember in another time, in a beautiful place, you will see them again."
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Golden Paws for Golden Years
Did you know
that MABTR has such a program where an adoptor 60 or older adopting a Boston 7 years and older receives $50 off the adoption fee?
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Local MABTR Events
Colorado
Sat, July 20
Quarter Auction
Starts at 2pm
Westminster
Elk Lodge, 3850 W 69th Place
Click here for more details on how a quarter auction works!
Sat, July 27
Pride Photo Event
11am - 2pm
Castle Rock
Chuck and Don's, 4765 Front St
All breeds welcome!
$5 gets you two photos.
See flyer at left for more details!
Sat, Aug 3
Family Photo Event
11am - 2pm
Aurora
Chuck and Don's, 6380 S Parker Rd
Stop in to have your family photos taken! Furry family or whatever... funny or serious... up to you!
$10 includes 2 photos emailed after the event.
Sat, Aug 10
Bark at Briargate
10am - 1pm
Colorado Springs
Promenade Shops at Briargate, 1885 Briargate Pkwy
Come on in and see MABTR exhibit with a lot of other awesome pet vendors!
FREE!
Click here for more details!
Sat, Aug 17, 10am - 5pm
Sun Aug 18, 11am - 4pm
Denver Pet Expo
National Western Complex, 4655 Humbolt St
MABTR will be exhibiting.
Click here for more details!
Iowa
Sat, Aug 24
Playdate!
10am - noon
Urbandale
FREE event for Boston and Boston Mixes!
2800 78th St
Fenced-in area with shade and water.
Children welcome!
~KC Area~
Sat, July 20
Playdate
1 - 3pm
Arnold
2160 Tenbrook Rd
$5 per dog - all dogs must be people AND dog friendly plus current on rabies.
Off leash play area indoors and outdoors!
Click here for more details!
Nebraska
July 20 - 21
Pick a Pooch
11am - 4pm
Omaha
Ralston Arena, 72nd and Q St
Visit MABTR and other local rescues for a weekend of fun!
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