wishing our MABTR family and supporters
a safe and enjoyable holiday this month
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Please share the importance of ADOPT, DON'T SHOP!
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Tax Deductions for 2019
Remember the end of the year is approaching for giving Tax Deductible DONATIONS
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MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that operates strictly on donations. All donations (monetary or items) are tax-deductible.
MABTR is 100% volunteer-driven, so your entire donation amount goes towards rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing Bostons in need.
From November 2005 through November 2019, we have rescued over 3,800 Bostons and Boston mixes.
To make your generous donations for 2019:
-send check to MABTR at 14826 Spaulding St, Omaha, NE 68116
-call in with a credit card to 402-510-1346
MABTR will email a receipt for tax purposes
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!
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What is
NOT tax deductible is listed below. Simple rule of thumb is: if you are getting something in return, it is not tax deductible.
-adoption fees
-purchase of chances for raffle items
-purchase of an auction item
-event entrance fee
-purchase amount of items on Boston Bay
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Do you shop Amazon?
Switch over to AmazonSmile which gives back to non-profits
AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.
Consideration MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue as your charitable group. Also check out our
Amazon Smile wish list.
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Adoptable Dog of the Month
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MABTR Medical Corner
Dentals for dogs
I am still amazed how many owner surrenders come in where the dog's teeth are so horrific. I question how the dog could even eat without pain or how the owner could even stand sitting next to the dog with such a horrible oder coming from the mouth. Over 50% of owner surrenders require a dental when they come in and some end up loosing teeth.
Most of us go to the dentist once or twice a year yet we do not even think about this necessary care for our own pets that we say are part of the family.
 If your vet recommends a dental for your dog accept the advice as the teeth will only get worse. Not doing anything is cruelty.
Your dog is basically swallowing bacteria that is accumulating in the mouth and more like in discomfort or pain.
Oral hygiene is also linked to other health issues in dogs, including diabetes and heart disease, and it can even lead to a broken jaw.
What to look for to validate a dental
- very deep red gums
- bad breath
- blood found on chew bones and toys
- change in eating habits: decrease in the dog wanting to eat hard food or treats
- visual tarter on the teeth (front k9 and molars)
- teeth discoloration
- excessive drooling
- swelling around the checks and jaw
- sensitivity when touched on the face
- pawing or rubbing at the mouth
As for the frequency of a professional dental cleaning at the vet office it depends on the dog. We see most dogs from puppy mills needing dentals as young as 2 years of age. We have seen some 7 year old with great teeth. Many pooches show signs of gum disease by the time they're four years old because they aren't provided with proper mouth care-and bad breath is often the first sign of a problem. We have experienced dogs that need a dental every 6 months to every couple of
The key is to have the teeth looked at by your vet during their annual visit. When I say looked at that means not just the front teeth but also the back molars. Follow through when a dental is recommended.
Dogs that do not like to chew on bones and/or eat canned food or table food tend to need dentals early in life and more frequent. We encourage dogs to only be feed dry dog food, given milk bones and chew bones (avoid giving your dog objects to chew that are harder than her teeth. High-impact rubber balls and rawhide chew toys are less likely to split or break teeth than knuckle bones.)
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MABTR Alumni Stories NEEDED
Each month we like to feature a MABTR alumni in our newsletter. Itis the opportunity to share your experience with our supporters in hopes that they will continue to spread the word or even consider adoption
If you would like to share your experience with your boston from MABTR please email your story (3-4 paragraphs), a photo of your adopted boston/boston mix, and your name to Jennifer at luckypawpals@aol.com.
Thank in advance
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| Colorado Springs Santa Photos!!! 
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Aurora, CO
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Thank You for Your Donation!
$1,000 in memory of Vinny
$5 in memory of our Boomer and in honor of our Braxton, Zoie, and Sissie
$1,128 Thrivent Choice
$400 Maven Barth and Candle + Airedale Antics
$330 Yourcause
$125 Facebook
$120 Raymond N, Up for Pups
$100 Adam B, Michael K
$50 Robert W, Richard B, Kathy B, Mary S, Caroline W
$40 Laurie B
$35 Duane C
$30 Lori L, Leslie M, Cynthia K, Linda J
$28 PayPal Giving Fund
$25 Charity C, Paul M, Janet S
$20 Susie M, Matthew S, Pam M, Sara S, Michael M, Benevity, Mountain Colors Paint and Design
$15 Leah G, Annabelle H
$10 Nanette S, Tammie P, Ann A, Target, Angela C, Kelly H, Robin B, Angela P, Mart D, Lisa B, Cindy F, Loni D, Danielle K
$5 Andrea M
$2 Alejandra R
All donations are tax deductible!
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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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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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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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-- November auction: $895.50
Thanks to ALL
who participated!!!!
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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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31 dogs rescued
in November!
278 dogs rescued so far in 2019!
3,899 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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Getting ready to start your holiday shopping?
Switch to Amazon Smile!
Same Amazon (including login and prices) just a different URL:
Choose your charity as MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue
Thanks in advance for the support!
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Nov/Dec Theme
~ Craziest Sleeping Position ~
Send us your pics of your Boston...
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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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Thank you...
...to those families who think of MABTR when it comes to donating items that belonged to their pets who have passed.
MABTR will accept any used items that we can use for our rescued Bostons and in our foster homes
If we come across items that we cannot use we have relationships with other local rescues to give to.
Click
here to see a list of items that we generally need.
And as always, thank you for everything you do to help us help the doggies!
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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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NEW Boston Terrier Squad!
Please Come Join Us!!
There is new Omaha Boston Terrier Squad
and YOU are invited to join (via Facebook) - just click here!!
Upcoming event in October - please check it out
here and join in the fun!
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Local MABTR Events
Colorado
Photos with Santa
6 - 8pm
Castle Rock
Chuck & Don's, 4765 Front St
$10 for two photos and a frame
See flyer at left for more details!
Sat, Dec 7
Photos with Santa
11am - 2pm
Littleton
Chuck & Don's, 9868 W Belleview Ave
$10 for two photos and a frame
See flyer at left for more details.
Sat, Dec 7
Pictures with Santa
11am - 3pm
Colorado Springs
Wag n Wash,
5830 Stetson Hills Blvd
$10 for two photos and a frame
See flyer at left for more details!
Sat, Dec 14
Dog Toy Exchange Party
2:30 - 4:30pm
Aurora
Chuck & Don's, 6380 S Parker Rd
$10 per dog
See flyer at left for more details!
Iowa
2020 dates coming soon!
Playdate
10am - noon
Urbandale
2800 78th St
FREE event for Boston and Boston Mixes!
Fenced-in area with shade and water.
Children welcome!
~KC Area~
Sat/Sun, Dec 7 - 8
Great Pet Expo
Overland Park
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd
Adults $10, children 6-12 $6, children under 5 free
Visit MABTR's booth an other pet vendors over a two-day period.
Click here for more details!
Sat, Dec 21
Photos with Santa
10am - 1pm
Liberty, MO
Unleashed; 8752 NE 82nd Terrace
$10 for a photo and a frame
See flyer at left for more details!
~St. Louis area~
2020 Playdates begin on Jan 18th!!!
1 - 3pm
Arnold
Playful Paws, 2160 Tenbrook Rd
Off-leash play area indoors and outdoors.
$5 per dog; ALL breeds and children welcome!
Dogs must be people- and dog-friendly and current on rabies vaccine.
Nebraska
Coming soon!
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