Summertime, sum, sum, summertime...
We are all feeling so cooped up these days. Some of us are hitting the road to change our scenery and see our friends and loved ones.
So... can you help us out while you're travelling?
Share your summer travel plans with us and in return help a Boston!
As many of you know, MABTR covers 13 states. 75% of our adoptions occur between foster homes and adopters in different states, requiring MABTR to set up a transport by car.
We do not fly our dogs.
Many of us travel for business or pleasure by car so we ask that you share with us your travel plans should you have room for a Boston to hitch a ride.
Remember that you can write off at tax time your gas or mileage when transporting our Bostons.
The doggies thank you for allowing them to hitch a ride!!!!! Without drivers we would struggle moving our dogs closer to their forever homes.
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2021 Calendars and Planners
Ready to start looking forward to next year??
It's time to start collecting photo submissions for our 2021 calendars and planners. Also taking pre-orders.
Submissions are due no later than September 30. Details below.
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Be open to adopting a senior dog!
Dogs are a wonderful part of our families. Just picture them: Hans, Minnie, Rags, Jenny, Garrett, Elsie, Tommy, and Phoebe quickly come to my mind. And we cannot forget about the cats, Richie and Katrina. Each of them added to my life over 75 years. It's hard to imagine not having a dog which is what my recent status was.
So, maybe it's time for you to add a dog to the family.
I just went through the adoption process after losing my little girl in the midst of the coronavirus restrictions. I was left at home alone. It was hard. A friend in a similar
situation quickly purchased a puppy. It was the right decision for her, but I decided to try to find a dog through a rescue organization.
After submitting applications with several rescues with no success, I came across MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue. This group initially attracted me because my grandparents had a Boston so I submitted an application for a young 4 yr old female. When I asked I was informed that several families had also applied for the same dog, so I immediately knew I more likely was out of the running and needed to start looking elsewhere.
Just a few days later I received an email that the young female was committed to another family. I was sad.
Out of the blue I received a call from Jennifer at MABTR introducing me to a different dog on the website that was in need of a home. One that I overlooked initially due to age. Her name was Sassy. She was an adult of 10 years and a Boston mix. We had a good conversation about Sassy which rolled over to a phone interview with Sassy's foster parent. Within a few days I was getting my home ready to introduce her to my family.
My last dog prior to Sassy was eleven when I agreed to take her in as the result of her owner no longer being able to care for her. What a wonderful decision that was! It was during the last 3.5 years with her that I learned that adopting a senior dog can be so rewarding.
The same thing is happening again but now with Sassy. Although we had to overcome a couple of issues in the first few weeks, Sassy has adapted well and has brought laughter and joy back into our home.
So the message here is don't overlook that perfect dog just because of age, which by the way is just a number. It just might turn out to be the best dog you ever had!
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MABTR hope
s you
and your family are all doing well
and staying safe. With the uncertainty of what the fall will look like with COVID, we have decided to cancel the
MABTR sponsored 2020
public events which include the Birthday Bash, Boston Boo, and Colorado Dinner/Auction.
The St Louis Playdate will take place on August 15 and may
continue for the rest of 2020.
MABTR plans to run monthly online events to help raise money as we continue to take in dogs each month that require medical care. As shared in our 2019 tax report, adoption fees cover
only
39% of our expenses.
Stay tuned for details of our upcoming monthly fundraisers and remember monetary donations are always gratefully accepted.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your ongoing support!!!
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August Fundraiser
Face Masks
Check out these Boston face masks!!! Each sale gives back to MABTR!!!
Cost:
-- $12.49
each or
$9.99 when you buy 4+
-- $2 from each sale goes to MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue
Description:
-- Non-medical face masks help you express yourself even when you can't show your face
-- Two layers of soft 100% brushed polyester with sublimation print on the outside layer
-- 7.25" x 4.6" / 18.5 x 11.5 cm with over-ear elastic straps for a snug fit over mouth and nose
How to order:
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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 ne
cessary 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 i
n 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 possib
ility.
*
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 househ
old 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 k
eep 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
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Medical Corner
Eye Removal
Q: Why would I consider removing my dog's eye?
A: If the eye is non-functional (no vision/blind) AND you are dealing with glaucoma, dry eye, or a corneal ulcer that will not heal, REMOVAL of the eye is the most humane thing to do. These conditions are very painful for our pets.
Why spend money on medication,doctor appointments, and cause stress to both you and the dog on treatment for an organ that no longer is being used?
Removal of an eye does NOT require a board-certified ophthalmologist. Most general practice veterinarians will remove eyes. MABTR places them on clavamox and carprofen for one week post surgery. Removal of an eye can range in price so call around.
Removal of the eye is more cosmetic for us as pet owners but pain relief for the dog.
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"
This is Charlie Boy! He came to me as Charlie and I kept his name because I had an Uncle Charlie.
I adopted him in February 2016 and it was love at first sight! I can't remember life before him. He is funny and never meets a stranger! He can't hold his "licker" and loves to give kisses. Positions himself at the window at 2:10 for the school bus that drops off the neighborhood kids. Learned to play with toys, loves wearing his pajamas on cold nights and getting treats!
My home became his home. He enjoys sleepovers with Grandpa, the rescue-sponsored play dates, doggy daycare, playing with his fur cousins Goliath (another Boston) and Tillie (a Frenchie) and his neighborhood girlfriend Fiona! We are still in touch with his foster mom, Lyndsay and he is always very excited to see her! Thank you MABTR and Lyndsay for rescuing him, loving him and keeping him safe until he could find me!"
-Sincerely, Kimberly S.
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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 memory of Yoda
$100 in memory of Mimi
$100 in honor of Harley's 14th birthday
$60 in memory of Carol Ann Emery
$50 in memory of Sophie
$50 in memory of Bella
$50 in memory of Gracie
$50 Happy Birthday Jenny Kluver, Nancy Jorgensen
$50 in memory of my Dyna
$20 in memory of Lily
$854 Facebook
$360 Chuck and Don's
$208 Community Shares of CO
***All individual donations during July were included in the High F$ve Fundraiser total***
Thank you ALL for your continued support of MABTR!!!
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,
$30 goes towards a rescue.
Win-win for MABTR and the dogs!
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All
donations
(monetary or items)
are
tax-deductible.
MABTR is
100% volunteer-driven. Your
entire donation amount goes towards rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing Bostons in need in foster care.
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Employer Match Programs
Did you know that many employers will match your donation to a 501(c)3 organization? Some even pay a flat fee to the organization for volunteer hours!
Check with your human resource department for details!
A few companies we know of are:
- Pinnacol Assurance
- AT&T
- Wells Fargo
- MidAmerica Energy Holding Comp.
- Pfizer
- Allstate
- CenturyLink
- CNA Surety
- CSG
- 8z Real Estate
- Great Western
- Thrivent Financial
- Western Union
- SalesForce
- Microsoft
- United Way
- First National Bank
- Lockhead Martin Corporation
- Benevity: Apple, Google, ADP
- Johnson and Johnson
- United Healthcare
- Walmart
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Fundraiser Results
for July
High F$ve Fundraiser: $4,528
Arts/Craft Auction: $1,088
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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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9 dogs rescued
in July
!
130 dogs rescued so far in 2020!
4,054 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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July's contest
Theme: Outdoor Fun!
And the winner is...
owned by Areiel Kelly
August's theme is:
BEST STINK EYE!
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
~KC Area~
See you in 2021!
~St. Louis area~
Sat, Aug 15th
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
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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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