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Boston Terrier Rescue
The BTCA and Boston Terrier Rescue are here to help... We are
dedicated to the Boston Terrier.
What is Boston Terrier Rescue?
It is a network of BTCA affiliate clubs/members
dedicated to placing unwanted or abandoned Boston Terriers. The Network arranges
for emergency rescues throughout the country, and gathers information designed
to match appropriate dogs in appropriate permanent and temporary homes.
What is wrong with the dogs needing rescue?
The majority of the dogs are simply unwanted by no
fault of their own. Owners often find that they were unprepared for the care
required. Owners are often gone all day, and therefore unable to provide the
time, attention, and level of activity necessary to this lovely little dog.
Sometimes jobs or life situations change, making it impossible for someone to
keep their beloved pet.
Can a dog with behavioral or health problems be put up for
adoption?
Boston Terrier Rescue can not place a dog that is
aggressive to humans, dogs in poor health (i.e. incurable) are also not suitable
for adoption. The BTCA Rescue does not function as a clearing point for dogs
with serious behavior or health problems, but does make every effort to assist
or counsel when an owner seeks advise that might enable them to keep a dog in
its current home.
Can I use a rescue dog for breeding?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. All animals must be spayed or neutered
as part of the placement process, and they are placed strictly as pets. Many of
the dogs rescued are not good examples of the breed standard, and often there is
no pedigree or record of ancestry.
Is there a charge to surrender a dog?
If possible, owners are asked to take full
responsibility for having the dog's medical requirements up-to-date, including
spaying/neutering, and a current health certificate as their concerned
participation in the process.
Donations are also helpful to assist in the
expenses involving the dog's temporary care and preparation for placement in a
new home.
Is there a charge for adopting a dog?
Yes, Boston Terrier Rescue is not a clearing house for
free dogs to be given to just anybody. Owning a dog requires financial and care
giving responsibility of the new owner. Relocation costs and travel crate is the
responsibility of the new owner.
Who can adopt a dog from the Rescue?
BTCA Rescue screens prospective owners to be sure they
can provide suitable homes. Approval is based on, the owners lifestyle (i.e.,
available time for the dog), and their ability to house the dog properly. A
fenced yard is required; the dog cannot be allowed to run free without
supervision. Once a prospective owner is approved, the Rescue network then tries
to match them up with the appropriate dog.
May I adopt a female?
Interestingly, most of the Bostons needing homes are
males in age from one to five. Many people incorrectly think females to be more
affectionate than males. The Boston Terrier male is a sweet and responsive
companion. Since all rescue animals are required to be neutered as part of the
placement process, the gender should not matter. Males who are rejected are
often nearing sexual maturity, and instead of neutering the dog, the owner puts
them up for adoption. Even when an owner had not desired to breed, they will
often reject the pet as a result of problems that could have been resolved by
neutering.
What if a rescue dog has a problem?
The Rescue has volunteers who work to adjust behavior
problems that are not serious in nature. Sometimes telephone advice to present
owners has given insight into behavioral modifications that has saved more than
one dog from being displaced from its present home.
Are shelters and humane societies helpful with Boston Terrier
Rescue
efforts?
Some are great; others are not at all interested in our
involvement, and are perhaps over-protective of their wards. Often shelters do
not know the animal in their keep is a Boston. We send letters of introduction
and policy, and are listed in Project Breed Rescue so that shelters will better
know of our intent to help the Boston Terrier in a reputable way.
What can I do to help?
Never sell a Boston Terrier to anyone, if you think the
home inappropriate, if only by instinct, do not sell to that person. Do the
people have children? Do the children mind the adults? If they cannot control
their children, they will for sure have problems with the dog and with the
combination of the dog and children.
Be honest about the breed. Plan litters and have good
homes reserved for them, or do not breed. If you do not have a serious breeding
program, do not breed. If you think it will make your pet complete, you are very
wrong. There are too many unwanted pets, and certainly too few suitable homes
for this special dog. Be responsible and committed to the breed. If what you are
breeding is not a contribution to the future of the breed, please leave it in
the hands of experienced breeders. Inform and educate others as to the special
nature and physical and mental requirements of the Boston Terrier. Make it
understood that although small and cute, the Boston Terrier is clearly not for
everyone or every lifestyle.
If you can provide a good home for a Boston Terrier,
get in touch with us immediately. The dogs in need are far ahead of homes
available. It is a sad and growing problem. Please consider adopting and adult
dog over having a cute little puppy in your life. Puppies grow up fast...an
older dog is usually very loyal, extremely affectionate towards their new
owners, appreciate their new homes, never looking back. Most adopted dogs adjust
quickly, with few adjustments problems. Most importantly, their life depends on
someone like yourself being willing to give them a chance.
Foster care is an important necessity. If you can provide a
temporary home for a Boston Terrier in need, drop us a line so that we can enter
you into our computer files. Check shelters and look for Boston Terriers who may
need a home if time at that shelter is limited.
Donations are greatly needed. Rescuing and placing dogs is often an
expensive process, and Boston Terrier Rescue is operated primarily on donations.
We need your support.
For more information, please call: Linda Trader, 724-883-4732, The
Boston Terrier Club of America Breed Rescue Coordinator, or write to 127 First
Street, Box 53, Mather, Pa. 15346.
Click Here to view my rescue links for
Southern California.
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