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OR you can also call 402-510-1346
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Shop the Boston Bay!!!
There are always a lot of fun items available on the Boston Bay including
Puppy book / Memory Book: $20 plus shipping
Our Journey Together Memory Book is a great way to document your wonderful memories with your beloved four legged friend. (Not breed specific.)
Measures 8"x 8" with 54 pages (27 double sided pages) wire bound.
Heavy weight paper perfect for journaling & photos.
Sections Include:
Our Beginning * Your Firsts * Our Special Bond * Favorite Things * Getting Social * Oh the Places you have Gone * Journaling, Keepsakes & Photos * Medical * Our Last Days Together
Click here
to start shopping plus many other great items
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MABTR Medical Corner
How can I get my dog to not eat so fast or just swallow his food?
A technique that helps a dog eat slow is placing the dry kibble on a flat surface (plate or floor) that requires the dog to pick up each individual piece. They can no longer scope a mouthful up against the side of the bowl.
Now the other question to ask yourself is if you are feeding your dog the correct amount of food and the right diet. We need to find the answer on why they are so hungry.
One thing to note about Bostons is they have a high metabolism rate and they are an active breed so they are constantly burning calories. You may need to adjust the amount of food you are feeding from what is stated on the back of the food bag based o
n your dog's activity level. Manufacturers are giving a general estimate. This does not take into account all factors.
Make sure you are not feeding your dog just once a day. Ask yourself how often you are placing food in your mouth.
Like with us, it can be more satisfying to a dog to have smaller, more frequent meals. Your dog is less likely to scarf down their food too fast if they are not approaching their meal on an empty stomach. If your schedule permits three small meals a day instead of two regular size meals it will be more satisfying to your dog since they will feel content throughout the day.
Keep in mind that vegetables and fruits are also good for your dog and can be used between meals to keep them content. This is better than a dog treat/biscuit. Fruits consist of pears, bananas, strawberries, and apples without the peal. Vegetables to consider are green beans, carrots, lettuce, cucumber, yams, pumpkin, and zucchini.
Click
here
for a great article on what human foods are and aren't safe for your dog to eat!
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Facebook Auction RECAP
The final numbers are in and we had an awesome outcome raising $4,328 with 223 items up for bid.
All funds raised help cover the much needed medical care many of the Bostons arrive needing.
Thank you for your ongoing support!
Click here to enjoy a short video put together by our sponsor with MABTR 2019 alumnis.
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My husband and I adopted Lily in October of 2019. Her name from where she was rescued was Lexie. I didn't feel comfortable using that name because of where she came from. She needed a new start with a new name.
She took to us right away. We also have a German Shepard mix named Riley and to my surprise they became great friends within just a couple of days. They are constant companions! Lily loves our backyard; it is fairly large and she gets the zoomies often along with Riley. They are both 3 years old!
Lily has a few issues with potty training but she will get it. It will just take longer than normal. She loves eating time and does a little dance when food goes in her bowl. And of course she sleeps in bed with us. She loves to snuggle up as close as she can to me usually with her head in the back of my neck! Haha! Whenever she is in my lap I sometimes hold her a little closer knowing where she came from and to let her know she is safe and forever ours!
-- Paula T.
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MABTR Alumni Stories NEEDED - 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.
Thanks in advance
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Thank You for Your Donation!
$100 in honor of Kyla Duffy
$100 in memory of Lauren Ann and Zoey Lin
$40 in memory of Hayley
$30 in honor of Hollie
$25 in memory of David Nielson
$385 Y
ourCause
$330 Chuck and Don's
$311.96 Facebook
$300 Susan C
$123.11 PayPal Giving Fund
$120 Raymond N
$100 Nancy M
$50 Robert K, Jana W, Kathy B, Caroline W, Patrick R, Kellee S
$35 Duane C
$30 Lori L, Leslie M, Cynthia K
$25 Luana H, Zach T, Charity C, Paul M
$20 Reynolds P, Tammie P, Susie M, Matthew S, Pam M, Sara S, Michael M, Mountain Colors Paint and Design
$18 Dainty Itty Bitties
$15 Leah G, Annabelle H
$13.48 Allstate
$10 Nanette S, Target, Ann A, Angela C, Kelly H, Angela P, Robin B, Mart D, Lisa B, Cindy F, Loni D, Danielle K
$5
Andrea M
All donations are tax deductible!
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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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Fundraiser Results
for February
CO Valentine photos $298
Superbowl Squares $696
Pampered Chef $187.50
FB auction $4,328
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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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15 dogs rescued
in February!
37 dogs rescued so far in 2020!
3,961 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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Do you regularly shop on Amazon?
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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February Winner for
Congrats to
Kobe and owner Niki A!
Send us your pics of your Boston
for March's contest
Theme: Bed Hogs!!
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Other online shopping networks that give back to MABTR with each of your purchases are:
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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
St. Patrick's Day Pet Portraits
11am - 2pm
Aurora
Chuck and Don's, 6380 S Parker Rd
$5 includes 2 photos emailed to you after the event
Sun, Mar 29
Easter Egg Hunt
11am - noon
Littleton
Woodmar Square Park, 7998 W Peakview Dr
Games, photos, and more!
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, Apr 4
Boneanza
1 - 2:30pm
Kansas City
Waggin' Trail Park, NE 32nd and Swift
Goddie bags, egg hunts, and pics with the Easter Bunny
$5 donation per pooch
See flyer at left for more details!
Sat, Apr 25
Birthday Bash
More details coming soon!
~St. Louis area~
Sat, Mar 14
St. "Pawtricks" Playdate
1 - 3pm
Arnold
Playful Paws, 2160 Tenbrook Rd
Off-leash play area indoors and outdoors.
$5 per dog; ALL breeds and children welcome!
See flyer at left for more details!
Nebraska
Coming soon!
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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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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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