Amazing Announcement
We could all use a little good news these days!
MABTR is thrilled to announce that on April 28th, we hit a milestone with our 4000th life rescued!
Our services started in November 2005 and as of April 28th we have rescued 4000 Bostons and Boston mixes.
Our mission continues across 13 states as long as we have dogs in need, foster homes to house them and supporters to help with medical bills, fundraising, volunteering at events and transporting.
During these times MABTR is still in full operation taking in Bostons each week. Though it has slowed down, we are here to help.
~~~Thank you to all of you as it takes a village to save lives!~~~
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How is MABTR handling their operations with current events?
Is MABTR taking in dogs?
MABTR is still accepting dogs into our rehoming program. Foster parents are keeping their distance at meet ups with current owners. Unfortunately, most shelters are closed so pulling dogs from the shelters has come to a halt (if you have a contact with a shelter employee please let them know we are here to help). Breeder releases have also slowed down greatly. At the end of the day we will not turn away a Boston in our 13 serving states.
If you know of a dog needing to be rehomed they can call 402-510-1346 or visit
https://www.adoptaboston.com/rehome-your-dog/. Also if you know of a animal shelter employee within our serving states please share with them that MABTR is taking in bostons if they come across needing rehoming.
Medical treatment is also being completed for our dogs. Vet clinics are open however most clinics are asking clients to call the front desk from the parking lot and the staff will come out for a report and to collect the dog, again limiting human to human interaction.
Please make sure that if your pet needs medical attention that they are taking to the vet.
Can my pet get COVID-19?
~~May update~~
Late last week, a story made the national news: Walter the Pug in North Carolina was the first dog in the United States to test positive for COVID-19.
Three of the four humans in Walter's family had contracted the virus in late March.
What does this mean? Honestly, we don't know yet. Is this an isolated incident? Did Walter get it simply because he was in such close contact with so many people for so long?
We expect more information and research to come following this news. In the meantime, as always,
if your pet needs medical attention please make sure they get it, even though you may not want to go out. Many clinics are having you call the front desk as you arrive in the parking lot limiting the number of people in the building or having you sit in the car during your pet's office visit.
Is MABTR adopting dogs out at this time?
MABTR is accepting adoption applications and will continue to post our dogs online as they become available. The process to finding a forever home will continue. Adoptions within the state the dog is fostered in will take place within a few days however out of state adoptions where the adopter resides in a "stay at home order" by the government state will have to wait until the order is lifted before we can transport their Boston to them. It is important that MABTR follows the law.
Is MABTR transporting dogs at this time?
MABTR is moving dogs within the same state the dog is fostered and across some state lines where there is no "stay at home order". As for across state lines where the "stay at home order" by the government exists, moves will be on hold until further notice. It is important that MABTR follows the law.
Is MABTR in any need of volunteers or foster homes at this time?
MABTR is always in need of foster homes and volunteers. We are accepting foster applications at this time. Interviews are taking place. This will be a good opportunity to get your feet wet as things are slower than normal. Learn more about these opportunities at
https://www.adoptaboston.com/help/.
What is the plan for upcoming MABTR fundraisers and events?
Unfortunately, as of now all events scheduled for May have been canceled or rescheduled, new dates are pending for some of those events.
This is unknown territory for all of us and we appreciate all the current volunteers and hope all of you are staying healthy. Please reach out to Jennifer (402-510-1346 or
midamericabostonrescue@gmail.com) with any questions or comments.
Be safe!!!
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Spring Sale!
We've all gotten pretty use to doing all of our shopping online these days. Why not s
hop from home and support MABTR at the same time?
MABTR's Boston Bay Spring Sale is going on now through the end of May!
Lots of new items and sale items for all members of the family!
Check out our online store at:
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May Fundraisers
Face Masks
With many people going back to work and cities opening back up, this is a great opportunity for our fans to support MABTR while being safe.
All face masks and bows purchased in May made by Cheeky Chic will donate 50% of proceeds to the MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue!!!
Your shopping gives back and helps a great cause. Thank you for the support and be safe.
Omaha Gives
MABTR is participating in Omaha Gives on May 20th!!!! MABTR, along with other nonprofit organizations headquarters out of Nebraska, will ask for your donation during this 24 hour fundraiser. Anyone can give, not just Nebraska residents!
With your help we
want to raise $4000 plus
t
hat will
help Bostons and Boston mixes throughout the Midwest!
That is $1 for every dog MABTR has rescued since November 2005.
You can
make your donation in advance or on May 20th at
https://www.omahagives.org/midamericabostonrescue/overview
*Omaha Gives is a 24 hour giving challenge with a lot of opportunity for us to receive bonus money on top of donations. The unique aspect of Omaha Gives is that the bonus money is based less on the amount we raise and more on the amount of people donating as little as $10.
Thank you in advance and thanks for spreading the word!
Craft and Art Fundraiser
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MABTR wants to remind you that animal vet clinics/hospitals are open. Services may be limited and you may not be allowed in the building with your dog, but they are open to care for your pets.
Please make sure that if your pet is in need of medical attention he/she receives it during these times. Calling your vet is the first step.
Now that many of us are home these days we are able to evaluate our dog's behavior and health even closer than ever before.
Take care and be safe!!!
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~~Rescheduled for September 12!~~
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As we reach out to you today, we hope you are healthy and safe. Like many of you, we continue to monitor the Covid-19 updates and advice from health agencies and government officials. In keeping with this advice, MABTR will not hold any in-person fundraisers or events this month as we had hoped.
Ultimately, we will monitor the situation and will reschedule events and fundraisers as soon it is deemed safe to do so. We will announce our dates using our website and through social media.
Our thoughts are with you. We look forward to seeing you soon. Stay safe til then!
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Medical Corner
Why does my dog excessively
lick his paws?
Something so common you've probably witnessed your dog doing it every day, and ignored it, telling yourself it's "natural" and they are "just grooming". In fact, there is always a reason for a dog to lick their paws.
One thing to try first is a bath. Remember that dirt and allergens stick to a dog's coat and it is not until they are washed with soap and water that dirt and allergens removed.
When should I give my dog a bath and how often?
The answer varies. Ask yourself where your dog has been, walked and rolled in, then remind yourself he is coming into your home, into your bed and on your furniture bringing along anything on his feet and coat.
*Soaking your dog's feet in Epsom salt can also provide relief.
When your dog should get bathed:
- After a visit to the dog park, dog event, lake, or forest
- After swimming
- After a visit to doggie daycare or boarding
- After rolling on the ground where a rabbit, rodent or worms laid.
If licking continues after a bath it could be one or more of the following items.
Do not just assume behavior. Always weed out medical concerns.
- allergies - food or/and environmental - number one cause for most dogs
- a bad tooth
- yeast infection
- side effect to medication
- discomfort, body ache, or pain - not specific to pain in the foot but other places on the body. This action takes their mind off the pain
- anxiety - comforting motion
- blister, cut, or cyst on the foot - could be a silver (foreign object) in the foot
- broken or torn nail
Remember your dog cannot talk so you need to read signs given to you and react.
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"
Tallula (then known as Dashing) came to us on December 15th 2017. She had been a puppy mill mommy and was not real sure how to be a dog. She was also very shy. She soon learned how to go up and down stairs and play with toys. While still shy she has a trusted group of humans she loves and who love her. We are so glad for her sweet presence."
-- Paula S.
Sara Lee
"Some things are just meant to be. Sara (now known as Sara Lee) was a beautiful puppy mill rescue. She had been on the MABTR site for about a month and was described as shy, extremely skittish, and BARKS. We could not have a barker but we fell in love with her picture and finally contacted her foster mom. Turns out she was foster mom #2 and Sara Lee had never made a sound while in her care. It had been foster mom #1 who reported that she barked.
We live 3 hours away but asked to come meet her ASAP. Her foster mom told us she was originally from our town and would bring her to us and visit her family. When she arrived, Sara Lee went potty after the long drive, walked over and sat at my feet, claimed me as her human, and the rest is history.
It's now over two years later and Sara Lee is a devoted, well mannered, happy, and loving lap dog who has brought joy into our family.
Some things are just meant to be." --
Jim I.
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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!
$200 in memory of Tote
$100 in loving memory of Daryl Pennington
$50 in memory of Kia, Farrah, Shiah, and Chaplin
$50 in memory of Ginyr
$50 in memory of Puppy Sue
$30 in honor of Jax
$30 in honor of Bosco
$20 in memory of Lucy
$20 in memory of Zsa Zsa
$1,635 Facebook
$500 Boston Terrier Rescue of Western Washington, Lisa J
$250 Northpoint Development
$120 Raymond N
$109.7 PayPal Giving
$100 Candace L, Kerin P, Loretta B, Gertrude D
$50 Jana W, Kathy B, Caroline W, Kellee S
$35 Duane C
$30 Lori L, Leslie M, Cynthia K, Jacquelyn A
$25 Charity C, Paul M, Dennis D
$20 Susie M, Tammie P, Matthew S, Pam M, Sara S, Michael M, Rhonda F, Mountain Colors Paint & Design
$15 Leah G, Annabelle H
$13.48 Allstate
$10 Nanette S, Amy H, S Farge, Ann A, Kelly H, Angela C, Angela P, Robin B, Mart D, Llsa B, Cindy F Loni D, Robin S, Danielle K, Target, Jim L
$5
Andrea M
All donations are tax deductible!
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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 April
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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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11 dogs rescued
in April
!
83 dogs rescued so far in 2020!
4,007 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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April's contest
Theme: Boston Co-worker
And the winner is...
Tito!
owned by Dani K
Honorable mentions:
Karma, 2nd
Elliemae and Nova, 3rd
May's theme is:
Bed Hogs!
Good luck!
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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
2020 Birthday Bash
11am - 1pm
Centennial
Arapaho Park, 7800 S Adams St
$5 per person; dogs and children under age 10 are free
See flyer at left for more details!
Sat, Sep 12
For the Love of Bostons, 9th Annual Dunner and Silent Auction
6 - 9pm
Littleton
Riverwalk Clubhouse, 2751 W Riverwalk Cir
Click here for more tickets and more details!
Iowa
Coming Soon!
~KC Area~
Sun, Oct 18
Dogtoberfest
10am - 4pm
Blue Springs
Kemper Outdoor Education Center, 8201 Jasper Bell Rd
Free admission with dog food donation
Vendors, contests, demonstrations, and more.
See flyer at left for more details!
TBD
Birthday Bash
More details coming soon!
~St. Louis area~
June 20
Playdate
1 - 3pm
Arnold
Playful Paws, 2160 Tenbrook Rd
Off-leash play area indoors and outdoors.
$5 per dog; ALL breeds and children welcome!
Nebraska
Sat, Jun 27
Birthday Bash
4 -6pm
Omaha
Sue's Play Yard, 5109 S 51st St
$5 per person, dogs and children under 10 are free
Games, off-leash play area, food, and more
See flyer at left for more details!
Sat, July 25 & Sun, July 26
Pick a Pooch
10am - 4pm each day
Omaha
Baxter Arena, 67th and Center St
MABTR along with many other dogs rescues and animal vendors will be exhibiting.
For more details, see flyer at left and click here
Sat, Oct 17
Boston Boo
3 - 5pm
Omaha
5109 S 51st St
$5 per family, all breeds welcome
Games, food, raffles, adoptable dogs, and more
See flyer at left for more details!
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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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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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