May 2021
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*Yes Miley has been with us for a while now. She does get application however they do not meet all the criterias that we are looking for in a new home.
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Forever
Foster
Home
Needed
for Helen


Meet Helen who is looking for a forever foster home. She turned 10 in February. Owner went into a nursing home and family dropped her off at a local shelter. When she arrived she was still intacted, had two hernias and multiple mammary gland tumors. She underwent two surgeries for repairs, spay and dental.

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What type of home we are looking for:
  • No other pets (cats or dogs). She is currently living with 2 dogs of which she is fine most of the time however will attack them when protecting her toys and bones. she is not a playmate as she can entertain herself
  • A fenced yard would be great but not required as she does well on a leash (cannot be off leash though)
  • Minimal stairs. She can go up and down stairs now just fine however with her weak hind legs and aging back it will start becoming a challenge for her
  • Good with children.
  • The caretaker works from home, part-time, or retired. She cannot hold her bladder more than a couple of hours and we do not want her sitting in a wet diaper all day long.
  • Allow her to sleep in bed with her humans. She will also sleep on a dog bed but sleeps all night if in bed with you otherwise you are getting up twice a night if on the floor
  • Accepting of a dog that wears a diaper. She sleeps at night with a diaper as she cannot hold it all night. During the day if you monitor her and take her out she does not need to wear one. She does not tell us she needs to go potty.

Helen's personality
  • Very gentle when it comes to humans
  • Note much on giving kisses
  • Light weight, 17.5lbs, that she is easy to carry around
  • Loves going on walks and car rides
  • Can be vocal when you first leave the house and she is crated but does not last long
  • Note much into playing. However loves her rawhide bone.
  • Enjoys her naps on her dog bed. 
  • As for other dogs when she is on a leash meeting another dog she can act out aggressively. When off leash she is fine as long as her bones are not around.
  • Loves treats. Good eater.

Helen's medical and physical condition:
  • Corneal endothelial dystrophy (vision impairment. Can see shadows)
  • Deaf
  • Weak bladder - cannot hold it for long periods of time. Prior to adding estrogen she was peeing very often and small amounts (no UTI). The medication has gotten her normal
  • One eye - other eye ruptured resulting in to be removed on April 26
  • Currently being treated for a pinched nerve in neck
  • Weak hind legs and back
  • Blood work and heart is all good.
  • Solid stools, poops twice a day

Helen's medical needs: (costs covered by MABTR)
  • Estrogen pill every other day for weak bladder
  • Dex pill (currently weaning off) for pinched nerve in neck (this is short term)
  • Carprofen (pain med) twice a day as needed for weak hind legs and back (this will start back on when done with the Dex)
  • Vet visit every 3 months for eye pressure test
  • Diaper on when not watched and bed time

MABTR provides the following:
  • Food and treats
  • Harness and leash
  • Crate, blanket and dog bed
  • Diaper and pads
  • Toys and bones
  • Paying for all costs of care such as vet visits, medication
15 years of service AND
4000+ lives saved!
April Fundraiser Results

socks/slippers auction: $375
plush auction: $615
Pint Nine: $278

Thanks to everyone who participated!
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 in exchange for your volunteer hours! 

Check with your human resource department for details and opportunities on how your donation and time can go further!

Just to name a few companies we know offer such programs:
  • 8z Real Estate
  • Allstate
  • AT&T
  • Benevity: Apple, Google, ADP
  • CenturyLink
  • CNA Surety
  • CSG
  • Dish Network
  • First National Bank
  • Great Western
  • Johnson and Johnson
  • Lockhead Martin Corporation
  • Microsoft
  • MidAmerica Energy Holding Comp.
  • Pfizer
  • Pinnacol Assurance
  • SalesForce
  • Thrivent Financial
  • United Healthcare
  • United Way
  • Verizon
  • VMLY&R
  • Walmart
  • Wells Fargo
  • Western Union
Spread the Word

We want to encourage our followers that should you come across a Boston or Boston mix in a local animal shelter or posted for sale or free on craigslist or Facebook to please share the ad and details with MABTR. Our mission will be to reach out and make them aware of our existence and services when it comes to finding new home. Though we have been in service for 15 years some organizations and individuals still do not know about us. We just may be the perfect outlet for the dog, ensuring they land in a safe and happy forever home.

Our contact info is
402-510-1346 or midamericabostonrescue

Thank you for spreading the word about us!
2021
Online Auctions

2021 schedule

  • May: Accessories (purses, bags, and jewelry)
  • June: Statues
  • July: Christmas in July
  • August: Artwork (original and prints)
  • September: Blankets, towels and over sized items
  • October: TBD
ARE YOU TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?

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. 

  • Many of us travel for business or pleasure by car so we ask that you share with us your travel plan should you have room for a Boston to hitch a ride.

Share with us your travel plans - even those scheduled in the future. 

It is simple. CLICK HERE to hare your travel plans with us. We will file the travel schedule shared and if the need approaches we will contact you with details.
The doggies thank you for allowing them to hitch a ride!!!!! Without drivers we would struggle moving our dogs closer to their forever homes.
 
Remember that you can write off at tax time your gas or mileage when transporting our Bostons. 
MedicalCorner:
Allergies
Allergies are quite common in dogs of all breeds and backgrounds and need to be addressed. Ignoring such condition is discomforting and sometimes painful to our four-legged friends.

For a dog the most common symptom associated with allergies is itching of the skin, either localized (in one area) or generalized (all over the body). In some cases, the symptoms involve the respiratory system, with coughing, sneezing, and/or wheezing. Sometimes, there may be runny discharge from eyes or nose, hair loss, ear and skin infections. In other cases, the allergic symptoms affect the digestive system resulting in vomiting and diarrhea.

You should not wait to see a vet until your dog is miserable, because to get him back to comfort, it will cost you more money and take longer to see a resolution.

There are three types of allergies (your dog can have one of the following or a combination).

1. Food allergy is most commonly developed in response to protein of the food of a particular food origin. Dairy products, beef, wheat gluten, chicken, chicken eggs, lamb, and soy are commonly associated with food allergies in dogs.
  • Treatment requires identifying the offending component(s) of the diet and eliminating them. One simple way is purchasing a grain free, single meat diet. Single meat should be a non-common protein such as rabbit, venison, bison, and turkey. Stay away from common protein such as chicken, beef and fish. This includes fish oil tabs you may be given your dog for additional oils.
  • Identifying root cause: changing a diet needs time to determine results. Because it takes at least eight weeks for all other food products to be eliminated from the body, the dog must eat the special diet exclusively for eight weeks.
  • this includes removing all treats and digestible chew toys

2. Environmental allergies can be outdoor allergens like ragweed, grasses and pollens, as well as indoor irritants like mold, dust mites, cleaning chemicals and even fabrics like wool or cotton.
  • As a general rule, if your dog is allergic to something inside your home, he'll have year-round symptoms. If he's reacting is to something outdoors, it could very well be a seasonal problem.

Dogs with environmental allergies should be wiped down every night with a cool wash cloth and bathed every week to two weeks. Remember that allergens stick to the dog's coat until wiped off.
  • Indoor: Simple ways to identify root cause is first give your dog a bath with an oatmeal shampoo and wash (minus fabric sheets) all their bedding including collar/harness, clothing and toys.
  • Change bedding from cotton to fleece
  • Remove air fresheners from the home including powder that may be laid on the carpet before vacuuming
  • Remove conditioners and perfumes used on the dog
  • Outdoor: Simple ways to identify root cause is first give your dog a bath with an oatmeal shampoo and wash (minus fabric sheets) all their bedding including collar/harness, clothing and toys.
  • It is critical to bathe your dog weekly and wipe him down with a cool wash daily as allergens will continue to snowball until the next bath.
  • Give your dog an antihistamine. Over-the-counter can include Benedryl or Zyrtec (consult with your vet on dosages); however, they will not work in all cases. A step-up is a prescription from your vet that can include apoquel or even predisone.

3. Flea allergy dermatitis is actually sensitivity to flea saliva. It's not the bite of the flea that causes most of the itching in dogs; it's the saliva. This does not mean your dog has fleas in order to have flea dermatitis.
  • Treatment: A soothing bath will kill any fleas on your dog if they exist, help heal skin irritation, and make her feel more comfortable and less itchy.
  • Keeping the dog on flea preventative and making sure his environment is flea free
SAYING GOOD-BYE
"Keep their memories close to your heart and remember in another time, in a beautiful place, you will see them again."
Dixie 9/12 - 4/21
Roscoe 7/09 - 4/21
MABTR Alumni - Gracie and Bella
I know I have rescued Gracie (left) and Bella (right) from a horrible life of cages and mistreatment in puppy mills, but in all actuality, they have rescued me. At the beginning of the COVID 19 closures, I lost 2 of my fur-baby family members. I had each of them for over 15 years. Needless to say I was devastated, heartbroken and lonely. I reached out to MABTR in hopes that they would have a rescue available. It didn't take long for them to set me up with fantastic interviews and wonderful foster parents to help me get Gracie and then later beautiful Bella came into our lives. They are in their forever homes now and I couldn't be more grateful.
 
They have both been a joy, (and a bit of a challenge at times), but are extremely smart, love to learn and they love their now home. Gracie and Bella are best friends and inseparable. These two are very special Bostons. They are the sweetest, most friendly dogs, with loving demeanor of people, other dogs and sometimes cats. They have two completely different personalities and complement each other. Gracie is definitely "top dog", is active, very outgoing and the class clown, while Bella has a calmer, mellow and more sophisticated demeanor. They run and play all day long and in to the evening. A giant stuffed centipede serves as their favorite tug of war toy.  What a joy to watch and listen to them as they take turns challenging each other with tugs and pulls and persistent friendly growls. 

Thank you MABTR for bringing more laughter and joy in to my life. 

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!
Thank You for Your Donation!
$565 in memory of Frank Centarri
$150 in memory of Roscoe
$100 in memory of WInston
$30 in honor of my grandma, Elsie

           
$665.46 Marjorie A
$500 Kevin D
$400 Jennifer B
$300 Susan C
$290 Facebook
$275 Root. RIse. Grow
$208 Community Shares of CO
$200 Deborah B, Naomi P
$100 BlackBaud Giving Fund
$150 Nicholas P
$120 Raymond N
$100 Jana W, Jackie A, Jesse H, Thomas Z, Deann G, Daniel C, Melissa J, Amanda R, Rhonda S
$63 PayPal Giving Fund
$50 Michael M, Rick B, Kathleen S, Carol N, Dennis D, Caroline M, Barb B, Heather P, Somer W, Kathy W, Kellee S
$40 Patty M
$35 Duane C
$30 Lori L, Leslie M, Cynthia K, Edward D, Charles B
$25 Charity C, Paul M, Patricia N, Barbara K, Reynold P
$20 Meghan P, Tammie P, Susie M, Matthew S, David A, Haley S, Pam M, Sara S, Michael M, Jackie R, Alexandra W, Mountain Colors Paint & Design, Lisa B, Alice B
$15 Leah G, Annabelle H
$10 Amy H, Nanette S, Angela C, Kelly H, Loni D, Ann A, Robin S, Cindy F, Rita B, Robin B, Angela P, Mart D, Target, Danielle K, Jim L
$5 Pat M, Andrea M, Maritza M
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14 dogs rescued
in April!
 
51 dogs rescued so far in 2021!
 
4,157 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.






Adopters age 60 plus who adopt a Boston age 7 and older receive $50 off the adoption fee!
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 animals….
one at a time.