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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Adoptable Dog of the Month
Hi! My name is Sam. I turn 2 in July and weigh 19 pounds. I need a new home because my previous owner stated I snapped at the toddler. I was just not adjusting to children being added to the home. I am being fostered in Lakewood, CO
I have the energy and curiosity of a puppy.
I love playing fetch with my squeaky toys. Its play, play, play, until I get tired, then I curl up in your lap and go to sleep.
I am very loving and have to be touching you to go to sleep.
I'm skittish, especially around loud noises, but I'm getting better. So I prefer a low key household and no small children.
I also want a privacy fence as I do react when I see other dogs walking by
I have colitis; I have to be on very specific food - no exceptions.
I need someone who is looking for a lap dog, but also has the time and patience to help me learn.
I'm a smart boy but my manners aren't as good as they could be, and I need help with that too. I'm a huge cuddle bug and want to be with you always.
Click
here
to learn more about Sam!
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Shop Safely from Home with
The Boston Bay!!!
This month's featured item is...
Door Bells!
Bell training is a great technique for potty training your dog of any age. The nice thing is you can be any place in your home and you will hear the bell ring meaning your dog wants and needs to go outside. 
Hang the string of bells at the door you plan on using for potty breaks. Help your dog ring the bell but holding up his paw (very important -- the dog must hit the bell, not you), verbally praise him, and take him outside. Your dog can also ring the bell by moving it with his nose or shaking it in this mouth. Introduce all these methods to your dog to see which one he will catch on to doing.
Only $8 plus shipping
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Craft and Art Fundraiser -
deadline extended until June 10th!
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... especially when it gives back!
Steph's Crafting Bits
offers h
andmade and handstrung jewelry and fluid art. They will give 20% of sales back to MABTR when you mention MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue in "notes" at checkout.
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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 is my dog so skinny and underweight
? I cannot get weight on her...
There are typically two reasons dogs are underweight:
- owners not feeding the correct amount and the frequency of meals
- medical reasons -- there are many medical reasons that result in weight loss. Medical should always be on the top of the list and weeded out by your vet. It could be as simple as a fecal for parasites/worms or as major as cancer.
I will address number one above: One thing to note about Bostons is that they have a high metabolism and are an active breed. So many owners feed their dogs the amount of food stated on the back of the food bag. Remember, this is a general assessment for all breeds, not breed specific.
You have to take certain factors into account when determining how much your Boston should be fed. It is important that your dog feels content and not just looking for the next meal. 
If you have an active Boston then I suggest one cup of adult kibble twice to three times a day plus fruits and vegetables in between meals.
- Ask yourself how often you put food in your mouth throughout the day. I can guarantee you that your answer is double if not more than how often you feed your dog.
- Remember the more active they are the more calories they are burning off.
- Feeding two to three meals of kibble is preferred. Feeding fruits and veggies between meals is better for her than dog treats.
If you have a Boston that is not as active due to age or just personality you may want to consider a diet that is low in calories such as a weight management or senior kibble. You would still feed one cup twice to three times a day with healthy snacks in between meals.
If your dog eats fast, does not chew and/or gorges their food, you need to make some changes in addition to adjusting the amount he is being feed and the frequency.
- Start with evaluating how much you are feeding and how often.
- Place the kibble on a flat surface such as a plate or floor to require the dog to pick up each individual kibble slowing her down.
MABTR's preferred diet is below. There are many diets out there so do your research to find what works for your dog. You may need to change food as the dog ages.
- ADULTS: Purina Pro Plan Focus Sensitive Stomach OR Lamb and Rice dry
- SENIORS: Purina Pro Plan Focus Weight Management dry
- PUPPIES: Purina Pro Plan Focus Chicken and Rice Puppy dry
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"
Two of my alumni doing what they do best. Both turn 12 this year
.
We offered to babysit Dolly
12 years ago a
t the age of 12 weeks old and
the story goes that she never left our house.
She was turned in as a Boston mix that grew up to be a 75
pound pitbull.
Claire
came with her litter of siblings and had a pit stop at my house the same day my young niece was
visiting. She always wanted a dog and
after we talked mom into it
Claire joined the family.
Unfortunately when my niece moved away for college Claire came to stay with me.
It has been a wonderful journey with this pair.
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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!
$30 in memory of Remmy Amidala Evans
$1,000 Mary C
$640 Facebook
$500 Robert M
$425 Chris C
$300 Susan C
$200 Melody W, Debra F
$168 Deepak K
$156.59 PayPal Giving
$120 Raymond N
$100 Shae P, Barbara C, Jeff B, Gary F, David R
$50 Richard B, Tia M, Paula S, Paul K, Jana W, Kathy B, Caroline W, Gina W, Jackie A
$40 Tangle Me Up
$35 Duane C
$30 Lori L, Leslie M, Cynthia K, YourCause
$25 Charity C, Paul M
$20 Susie M, Tammie P, Reynolds P, Matthew S, Pam M, Sara S, Michael M, Kathleen N, Diana Z, Rhonda F, Mountain Colors Paint & Design
$15 Leah G, Annabelle H, Mary K, Target
$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, Jim L
$8 Paulina M
$5
Andrea M, David H, Maritza 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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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 May
Masks: $875
Omaha Gives: $5,425
Giving Tuesday Now: $675
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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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29 dogs rescued
in May
!
110 dogs rescued so far in 2020!
4,034 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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May's contest
Theme: Bed Hogs
And the winner is...
Dudley!
owned by Julie O.
Honorable mentions:
Harper, 2nd
Theo, 3rd
June's theme is:
Family Love!
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~
DATES TBD
Playdates
1 - 3pm
Arnold
Playful Paws, 2160 Tenbrook Rd
Off-leash play area indoors and outdoors.
$5 per dog; ALL breeds and children welcome!
Nebraska
2020 Birthday Bash
4pm - 6pm
Omaha
5109 S 51st St
$5 per person; dogs and children under age 10 are free
See flyer at left for more details!
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
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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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