Giving THANKS...
During this time of year, most of us pause to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, whether they be people, jobs, family, or circumstances. MABTR is no different. We have SO many things to be thankful for, so we want to take the time to identify just a few of those below.
MABTR would like to thank the great staff at the clinics we use for their valuable services, compassion, and dedication to the overall health of animals, especially our Bostons.
Rescuing and rehoming animals requires the need for excellent veterinarian care. MABTR is blessed to have relationships with multiple vet clinics across the 13 states we serve. Their energy, honesty, time, and tireless effort towards this commitment does not go unnoticed.
We ask that if you are ever in the area of one of our partnering clinics that you thank them on our behalf for their hard work in helping our Bostons. CLICK HERE for a list of our supporting clinics.
MABTR would also like to thank our...-foster homes
-volunteers
-donors
-fans
-adopters
-admins
...for ALL you do for the animals throughout the entire year. Without your support and dedication to the well-being of these creatures, MABTR would not have been able to help the 250 plus Bostons so far this year, and over 4,080 since November 2005.
We wish you and your families a very happy holiday season. We look forward to continuing to build our relationship in the coming years! THANK YOU!!!
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Has your dog always had soft to lose stools for as long as you can remember?
1. Take a stool sample into your vet to ensure no parasites and bacteria
- IF POSITIVE treat with medication from your vet. (a.k.a. Metronidazole, panacur, etc)
-IF NEGATIVE go to step 2
2. Change your dog's diet over to Science Diet Light dry kibble. Just try it please. No need to transition, just switch cold turkey. More than half of the people I consult with on this topic find this diet change in less than two weeks has changed the outcome of the stool to be formed AND firm which is how stools should be.
Bostons are prone to having colitis. This is the one dog food on the market (no prescription needed) that I have found to work for all cases. There is no test to confirm colitis other than treat the symptoms with the diet change and if the stool is better you have your answer.
Some cases have gone for so long without properly being addressed that predisone is needed to help reduce the inflammation of the intestines. Just imagine how angry the dog's insides are from have basically diarrhea to soft stools for so long? This medication would need to be purchased at your vet clinic and would only be for three weeks.
Consequences of soft/loose stools is issues with anal glands getting impacted AND/OR straining results in a prolapsed rectum.
Impacted anal glands are painful and not healthy for your dog. Firm stools express anal glands every time your dog goes poop, otherwise the fluid in the anal glands stores up, hardens and now requires medical attention.
A prolapsed rectum can result in emergency surgery.
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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.
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15 years of service AND
4000+ lives saved!
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In celebration of this milestone MABTR has turned our 4000+ saved graphic into a t-shirt. We hope you like the design and will wear it in support of our achievements. You can purchase the t-shirt along with many other great MABTR items at our online store, Boston Bay
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November Fundraisers
Thank you in advance for your
on-going support!
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These two beautiful quilts are being raffled off in Nov. The winner will be announced on Nov 30.
An All Breed quilt and Boston Themed T-shirt quilt.
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20 unique boston statues will be auctioned off in November.
Auction starts Fri, Nov 13 at 7am CST and ends on Sun, Nov 15 at 7pm CST
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October Fundraiser Results |
Throw/pillow auction - $1454
Holiday auction - $708
Thank you to all of those that participated
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Mookie needing a home
CLICK HERE to learn how he would make a great buddy for your home and your four legged friend.
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Boston Terrier Squad beanies and crew sweatshirts on sale by Keemieco. $5 to MABTR with each sweatshirt and bundle purchase. |
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SAYING GOOD-BYE
"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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The Weather is Getting COOOOLLD Again...
We know that the routine is we potty outside and not in our living space. There are ways to maintain this routine when temperatures are freezing and/or snow is taller than our dogs.
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*DO NOT FORCE YOUR DOG TO STAY OUTSIDE IF HE WANTS IN. YOU ARE NOT HELPING THE SITUATION OTHER THAN MAKING THEM COLDER and NOT WANTING TO EVER GO OUT AGAIN!
Tips:
1. Go outside with your dog for his potty break.
2. Get your dog a sweater and booties if he will wear them. Even if he will only wears clothing for outside.
3. If your dog does not go potty on the first break and wants in, bring him back in the house but stand by the door to allow him to warm up for two minutes and then return back outside to finish. This will let him know what the required routine is at that time.
4. Do not force your dog to pee and poop on the same trip outside. He may need to make multiple trips in order not to freeze.
5. Praise your dog when he potties outside for you. Again you are there with a treat in your hand standing next to him.
6. Make the experience being outside in the cold fun. (i.e. you run around the yard, throw a stick or snowball).
7. When your dog comes back inside wipe down their feet of any moisture or snow.
8. Create a fun experience inside when he potties outside for you (i.e. cuddle time in a warm blanket with mom, cozy bed ready in front of the fireplace)
Thinking out of the box options:
1. If you have snow on the ground shovel a trail for your dog. Why should they have to walk on snow?
2. Place tarp around your deck creating a barrier for the wind.
3. A garage is considered a space outside of the living area. This can be considered an option other than outside. Poop is easy to pick up. Wipe up the pee and then place hot water over the area. You can power wash the garage in the summer. Other options is laying down newspaper or puppy pads in the garage.
Sweater recommendation:
Signs your dog may do good with a sweater in the cold:
- shivering and shaking
- inside of the ears are very cold to the touch
- lifts paws off the cold ground
- reluctant to keep walking or turns around on a walk
- seeks warm shelter such as under the covers
MABTR loves the stretch fleece as they
- fit snug on the dog
- comfortable enough to keep on while indoors
- no fuzz balls
- no tightness to the underarms
- no loose material under the belly; other sweaters get hit by urine
- easy to wash
*Owners with outdoor pets: please reconsider finding a space in your home to allow these pets indoors when temperatures are freezing.
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This is Kobe. I adopted him in late April 2011, from MABTR. He was a hard luck story ... found as a stray after being hit by a car. MABTR took him in, got his fractured back leg fixed, which needed several pins in order to heal. He is also deaf, which may be why he got hit. I live in Idaho, and Kobe was coming from Iowa, via a kind hearted trucker who was passing thru on his way to Washington state. We met him along the freeway at a truck stop and got Kobe, and took him home where he fit right in with his new brother Booker, (a Boston terrier the same age) and Lainey, his older sister (half Boston and half English bulldog, also deaf). Lainey passed away several years ago, but Kobe and Booker remain inseparable to this day.
Kobe had some problems with rejecting his internal hardware in his leg in 2012, while we were in NY helping my mom with Parkinson's Disease. Finding help for him was difficult, and eventually infection became too out of control and I had to have Kobe's leg removed. He has done well and gets along very well. He is about 10 years old now and moves a little slower but is still doing well. He is my guardian and my protector, and I love him and his brother with all my heart. Thank you MABTR and Jennifer for allowing me to adopt my best friend! -- Trish M.
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MABTR turns 15 years old, Saving 4000+ lives |
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MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue celebrates 15 years of service and over 4000 dogs saved in 2020
In November 2005 MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue officially opened their doors as a 501c3 non-profit organization taking in bostons and boston mixes that needed to be rehomed. Our services spread across only four states at the time but very quickly expanded across 13 states as our foster homes and volunteer base grew. We remain a foster based rehoming program and added a Palliative Care program in 2011.
The concept and start-up of MABTR may have been the initiative of one person however a family was immediately created with individuals that had a common mission resulting in the success that MABTR is today.
To date we have taken in 4,090 bostons and boston mixes. We have rehomed the majority of them. However, over the years 62 entered Palliative Care and unfortunately 42 were sent in peace while in foster care.
MABTR is very blessed with all the support they have received over the years from foster parents, donors, transporters, vet clinic discounts/services, and volunteers. We thank you for your past, present, and future support. No matter how big or small the donation, the frequency of volunteer hours, or just verbal support know you have played a role in helping MABTR make a positive change in the lives of so many rescued bostons.
We will always strive to run the best organization in order to help as many bostons that come our way no matter age, gender, or health. We pride ourselves on our response time, professional and open communication, full disclosure policy, all boston lives matter philosophy, and prioritizing our efforts to save as many bostons from puppy mills as possible.
Because of your support, MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue has an exciting and successful future ahead of them.
On behalf of all rescued animals – THANK YOU!
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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.
Do your part and help spread the word of MABTR's Existence!
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Thank You for Your Donation! |
$2000 in honor of Veronika Valkova
$250 in honor of the Leftwich family
$250 in memory of Yoda
$80 in memory of Kathy Sue Jaster
$1250 Facebook
$400 Deborah W
$300 Susan C
$208 Community Shares of CO
$120 Raymond N
$100 Rebecca E, Michael K
$67.36 PayPal Giving
$50 Michael M, Loni D, Jana W, Kathy W, Deidre T, Caroline W, Gina W, Rick B, Virgina S, Linda C, Kellee S
$40 Audrey C
$35 Duane C
$30 Lori L, Leslie M, Cynthia K,
$25 Charity C, Paul M, David N, Sharon N,
$20 Susie M, Tammie P, Matthew S, Haley S, Pam M, Sara S, Michael M, Alex M, Lisa B, Mountain Colors Paint & Design, Kimberly O
$15 Leah G, Annabelle H
$10 Nanette S, Amy H, Angela C, Kelly H, Robin B, Angela P, Mart D, Ann A, Cindy F, Loni D, Robin S, Danielle K, Jim L
$5 Pat M, Andrea M, Maritza M
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16 dogs rescued
in October!
160 dogs rescued so far in 2020!
4,084 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.
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GOLDEN PAWS
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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Rescue is a Lifestyle
It’s not a hobby.
It’s not a passing fad.
You live it….
Breathe it….
Love it 24/7.
Your purpose for living is
to change the lives of
homeless animal….
one at a time.
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