Our next Event will be our October meeting at Pet Junction, Sat., October 18. Prior to the meeting we will have a MEET AND GREET from 12:00 - 1:30 wth all the dogs available for adoption. It will run until 1:30.
. The October Meeting will beghin at 1:30 PM. Our guest speaker will be Denise Nord, CPDT who will talk with us about dog aggression and multiple dog households. We will also have awards for "Best Dressed Dog in a Halloween Costume"! So be sure to bring your Bostons dressed in their best Halloween attire!
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED! The Rescue Committee is in need of foster homes in the Twin City area. We especially need homes WITHOUT children, as many of the dogs we get into our care are not comfortable around children. TO BECOME A FOSTER HOME, go to our web site: www.mnbtc.com and click on rescue. There you will find an application form to become a foster home. Complete the form and return it to the address listed. You will then be contacted for a home visit. THANK YOU.
Many members, both show and participate in club events, rescue and educational projects. MBTC has regular monthly meetings with guest speakers, and sponsors two-three special gatherings a year; one in the Spring (Usually July), one in the Fall (Usually September). Each June, MBTC holds a Boston Terrier Specialty Show in Lake Elmo, MN at the Animal Inn. MBTC is an affiliate of the Boston Terrier Club of America which was founded in 1891.
Once the adoption application is completed, the home visit done, the potential adopter is added to a waiting list for adoption.
The Rescue Committee of MBTC matches the needs of the dog with the needs of the family. The wait for a Boston Terrier can be anywhere from 2 weeks to several months. We never know when we will have dogs and how many we will have per year or their health condition. The average number of dogs that go through rescue in one year is 20.
It is also good to note that individuals seeking to adopt females or puppies will probably have a very long wait. We very seldom see dogs under the age of 9 months or females under the age of 7 years.
Once we have a match of dog and family, a visit is arranged to meet the dog. This visit is usually held at the foster home so questions can be answered by the people most involved with the day to day life of the dog. The visit normally lasts 1 - 1-1/2 hours. At the end of the visit, adoption is discussed and the family is given a few days to decide if this is indeed the dog for them. Families have the right to refuse adoption as does MBTC. MBTC DOES NOT ship dogs to new homes. Anyone adopting a Boston Terrier from us must come to Minneapolis to meet and come back again to pick up the dog. This could require two or more trips. WE ALSO REQUIRE FENCED IN YARDS.... invisible fencing is not recommended!!
At the time of adoption the family signs an adoption contract which completes the adoption of the rescue. The contract indentifies the dog being sold, medical and current health conditions, as well as a clause which stipulates that if for any reason, at any time, the owner cannot keep the dog, it is to be given back to rescue. The dog must also be taken to the new owners veterinarian within 48 hours of adoption to confirm the dogs health.
The adoption fee for Boston Terriers is $150 - $300, depending on the age and health of the dog; plus the cost of microchipping and registration (usually around $55). All monies from the sale of a rescue go back into the rescue fund to cover veterinary fees. No profit is made from the sale of a dog.
The new owners are given a one year's free membership in the MN Boston Terrier Club and the rescue committee works with a licensed trainer to help the new family with any problems that may occur. Follow -up calls are made to be sure the family and dog are adjusting and MBTC is on hand to help with problems or questions that may arise. Minnesota Boston Terrier Rescue does NOT have a shelter building. All dogs are housed in foster homes throughout the city. These homes provide much needed love, reassurance and care during the dogs minimum, one month stay. Some dogs may require a longer stay in a foster home for further evaluation and/or health or behavior issues.
Foster homes must be prepared to deal with any situation that may arise; including housebreaking, barking, digging, fear, chewing, and the need a rescue may feel for "bolting" or running away. For information on becoming a foster home or for questions, call MBTC Rescue at: 651/254-9874 or contact Barbara at: barbarasbostons@yahoo.com
PLEASE REMEMBER we are all volunteers who have families, jobs, and other responsibilities to address besides caring for these animals. It may take us several days to return phone calls or to answer your emails. We appreciate your patience.
