| Adoption Event Dates: March 31st 2012 2:00-5:00pm Hosted by: Four Paws Only Canton, CT Earth Day Adoption Event April 21st 2012 2:00-5:00 Hosted by: Progressive Animal Wellness Avon, CT |
Download the application here, or email us and we will send you one: bootnkit@gmail.com
If you are thinking about adopting a puppy from us in the near future- put your application in today! Once approved we keep your application on file for 2 months. It helps speed up the process when interested in a particular puppy!
Boot n' Kit is a group of dedicated animal lovers whose mission is to rescue, re-home and care for puppies in need. Our main mission is to pull neglected and unwanted puppies from high-kill shelters where they get no chance of being adopted or treated as they should and give them the second chance they deserve!
We are a foster-based organization. Boot n' Kit dogs eat, sleep and live in foster homes until they are ready to move into their forever homes. This is beneficial not only to get an understanding of the dog, but also to socialize them in a balanced home setting. Some puppies have never known the comfort of a warm bed, good meal or loving attention! Our goal is to get them out of shelters and into a loving home, even if temporary, as soon as possible!
Boot n' Kit is a no-kill, all volunteer non-profit organization.
Please choose to adopt your next companion. They will be forever grateful.
An application is the first step in the adoption process. If interested in any of our beautiful puppies, please download our application on this page and email it to us. If you can not download the application, email us and we will send you one. It may take a few days to approve your application! We appreciate your patience and work as hard as we can to expedite the process. If approved, the next step would be to schedule a meeting with the puppy you applied for. An adoption contract is required to be filled out for each animal being placed, once its decided it is a match.
PLEASE NOTE: We ask all adopters to be prepared to take their new family member home at the time a match is made!! Because of the tremendous demands on our foster homes, all adoptions must be done on a first-come, first-served basis, and the first good, properly qualified prospective home will get the pet. We are a small rescue and
CANNOT hold your dog for you while you go on vacation or prepare the house for your new family member. This should be done before you meet to adopt a dog. Please understand, if we did that, we would save far less dogs because of a lack of space or resources.
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart." -Unknown.
Boot n' Kit is in need of foster homes. Without the love and care of foster homes we wouldn't be able to save as many puppies! The more foster homes we have, the more puppies we can save!! We provide all the medical care and just need you to provide food, a safe environment and lots of love. If you want to help us in our mission of saving these innocent lives and have love to give, some time to spend, and a little room in your home for a puppy that would otherwise not make it out of the pound- than please contact us today! We also need volunteers not only to help foster dogs, but to assist in other ways. This includes picking up puppies from transport (many of our transports are late at night or early in am and as far as NY), helping website design, brochure design, fundraising, helping at our adoption events etc.
Not everyone has the option to be able to foster or volunteer, but still want to help save these in-need dogs. We always need donations to keep this rescue afloat. All of our volunteers have full-time jobs and families and spend countless hours of their time to save as many dogs as possible, even if it means spending their own money to do it! No amount is too small to donate, even $5 can vaccinate a puppy for kennel cough or pay toward a transport fee to save an innocent life from ending.
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Progressive Animal Wellness 
Highly Recommended Veterinarian! Progressive Animal Wellness is a new state of the art veterinary facility with the latest technology at competitive prices. PAW is dedicated to staying up to date on current trends in medicine and technology and offer a wide variety of services for your beloved furry family member. They focus on highly personalized client service and exemplary wellness care to their patients. |
Looking for a trainer? 
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Wonderful Facility 
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Boot n' Kit Canine Rescue
Boot n' Kit Canine Rescue
Connecticut Dog Rescue, Avon CT Dog Rescue, Puppy Rescue Connecticut, Best Connecticut Dog Rescue, Canine Rescue CT puppy rescue ct labrador retriever rescue ct
All sections coming very soon!!
We are a family of 5- 2 adults and 3 furry 'children'. As we see it, our dogs are our children. All three rescues- a teacup yorkie that was an owner surrender named London, a pitbull from the streets of hartford named Remi, and our big white german shepherd from a 'back yard breeding' bust named Judah. Both being in the dog industry for countless years- Marissa a veterinary technician and certified canine massage therapist and Ben a canine behaviorist as well as both of us being in rescue for what seems like forever- we have grown to see the amazing nature of rescue. Not only from our very own 'children' (who I could not image our lives without) but seeing the effect dogs, in particular those saved moments from death, have on their owners and the community around them. In our eyes, rescue is not only an option but THE option. Seeing these puppies that are so close to never knowing real love, blossom and flourish in your care is something we could never live without. Its a constant cycle of new puppy love for us. Our permanent members help us teach them proper manners- going potty outside IS the way to go, sharing toys is just the way it is, whoever gets to the bed first is at the bottom of the pile, leashes really arent all that bad once you get the hang of it, and there is plenty of food to go around at this house- and we all can not express the joy these puppies give to us. Each one is different with their very own sad story but they never show you the scars. You solely feel responsible for the life you are giving this loving and living creature. You pass on the gift of love with every adoption... and then, you get a new life to save and love. Rescue is a family affair for us. We all chip in to feed, exercise and love each foster puppy. We adore every foster dog and send them to their forever homes healthier and happier. Working as a foster home for Boot N' Kit Canine Rescue is a hugely rewarding experience.
Our foster home for pups is a crazy one! It keeps the puppies busy though... We are a family of 4: my husband Nick, our two daughters, and myself, Rachel. Our oldest, Annabella, is 4 years old. Then we have Amalia who is 5 weeks old! Needless to say Amalia has not been able to experience the joys of fostering yet, but Annabella sure has. We also have an older cat in the household and our two dogs Nella, a 7 year old bull mastiff, and Kali, an 8 year old husky mix. They adore all the pups we have ever fostered, it seems to give them a purpose and they teach them the ropes. The first time we fostered was September of 2010, and we haven't stopped since! Fostering for me is an amazing experience. Its a way for us to give these babies a second chance at life they deserve! It is an amazing feeling to know you helped them get to their forever home, and the updates from new owners make the goodbyes worth while! We began fostering with Boot n Kit in the beginning of the summer, 2011. We have 2 big dogs, a cat and three teenagers. We were very nervous that we would be 'foster failures', and get too attached to let them go! But, we went ahead and took 2- 8 week old puppies, and fell in love with them. It was so much fun watching them run around and interact with each other, the big dogs, and all the kids that come through the house. It's a good amount of work, but if you love dogs, it is so worth it! They come to you a little scared, smelly, skinny. After a few days they start to settle in, relax and their true personalities start to emerge. They love you, and follow you everywhere.
They are just so appreciative of being taken care of. 
This family is much to modest. You will see their children at all of our events, working feverishly to keep all the puppies clean and answer any questions. They always go above and beyond with everything they do for us and are always willing to help.
Fostering has taught my daughter that puppies are not just cute little toys that you just play with but she has learned the responsibility of caring for them. That they need love, food, a place to call home, and structure in their lives just like she has. Its amazing how wonderful she is with these little puppies and to see her take such good care of them and really caring about fostering at such a young age. That is why we love to foster and we cant wait to get back into it! It is so true, if everyone who fostered just told one other person about it (which I am sure they have) and then they tell another and more and more want to foster, that means so many more lives can be saved! Every little bit helps, and it really is so unbelievably rewarding in the end. We are proud to be part of that little bit that helps and will forever be here to help Bootnkit whenever it is needed. I give Marissa and Ben so much credit for the wonderful job that they do with saving these babies!! Hopefully more and more will open their hearts and homes to these guys and more can get that second chance!!
We kept the first two for about a week, when they each went to their forever homes. I found out one of the group they arrived with had not been adopted so I decided to foster him! I was hooked! We kept Wilbur for about 1 week also, until my neighbor adopted him. Since that time, we have had about 14 foster puppies (and counting), and they have given me as much joy and happiness as my family has given to them. Each puppy has his own personality: goofy, serious, bossy, shy. Its great to watch them develop and get more comfortable and start to feel at home.
You might think that mixed breed puppies from shelters or who knows where wouldn't be as smart as your pure breed dog. WRONG! These puppies learn fast! They are clever little devils and really really smart.
I adopted my Jack Russell Terrier, Nellie, as a puppy in 2004 and ended up meeting some people involved in rescue from a few different rescues. My first foster was Alex, (in the picture) another JRT. When I learned about him I couldn’t say no. He was abused and neglected, as so many are, but was still so affectionate, loving and happy to have a home and some love. Over the years my reasons for fostering have evolved and even include that I believe my dog is still alive because of one of the families that adopted from me – they had previously had a dog that had eaten carpet and died. When Nellie, my forever dog, ate some carpet (an entire rooms-length row of Berber carpet to be exact!) I reached out to that family for support. She encouraged me not to wait to get surgery for my dog and I got her the surgery immediately (Thank you Dr. Shagensky, PAW and Dr. Battiston, Star Meadow) and my dog survived. I truly believe she would not have have made it if I had waited or never met that family to encourage me, so I guess I believe in karma and fate too. Our family began fostering early in the summer of 2011. Going into my junior year of high school my parents and I finally decided that we could responsibly foster dogs, and then when we found out that Marissa and Ben had a rescue- it was pure fate. My household has two miniature horses, two dogs (Aiden - Jack Russell Terrier and Lucy - Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier), and chickens. Our first foster, Bailey (Boxer/Shepherd Mix), was the hit of the town. We brought her everywhere we went and she acted as an amazing mascot for Boot N Kit. I was lucky enough to meet her adopters at a Boot N Kit adoption event, and I'm so happy that she went to such great new owners. I'll admit I was a bit teary when I said goodbye, but I was so happy that she was going to a permanent home. Every puppy since Bailey has had it's own unique personality, it's own habits, and has brought different challenges to our household. But nothing beats those good morning kisses and the little snores you hear when the pups are all tuckered out and have fallen asleep in their warm beds with a full belly of food. What started out as a mom and daughter foster team has turned into an entire family pitching in to care for these awesome dogs that just need a lot of TLC, hugs, and a good bath to bring them to their full potential. If you're on the fence about fostering, don't hesitate; it is worth it. We are always here to help answer any questions about the pups we are fostering! Peg, Dave, Delany (15) and Brian (12) live in Canton, CT with our two dogs, Lily and Bella, who were both adopted. We began fostering dogs for Boot N' Kit in May, 2011, after Brian did a school project on rescuing fighting dogs, and he asked if we could look into fostering. Since then we've fostered 12 puppies (and counting!) and are happy to be a small part of saving some innocent puppies' lives! It's easy to be a good foster family - all you need is a safe space and a lot of love (and maybe a little newspaper) - although these puppies are so smart, most of the pups we have fostered come to us already fully or partially house trained or crate trained. It is amazing to see that after a day or two of good wholesome food and lots of snuggles and love, their little personalities really start to emerge. They are so sweet and personable, we always enjoy puppy kisses, and are lucky that several of the dogs we fostered have been adopted by our friends, so we get to see them from time to time and see how they are progressing. It has been so wonderful to bring a little bit of puppy love into our home on a regular basis. It's always sad to see our babies go, but that is balanced by the happiness we feel knowing we helped them find their forever homes, and get the lifetime of love they deserve.
Fostering a dog is the most important volunteer job in our rescue!! You are actually saving TWO lives by fostering for us; not only the dog you are taking in to foster but it enables us to save another in the fostered dogs place! Travel a lot? Not sure if you are ready for a puppy yet? Want to enjoy a puppy without the life-long commitment? Want to save a life? Then try fostering!! As a foster home nothing feels better than knowing YOU were the one that saved a dogs life. There is almost nothing as rewarding (if you love animals like we do) as seeing the amazing impact a foster family has on the life of the fostered dogs! Two weeks of "puppy therapy" (as we like to call it), when you have the time, is the difference between life and death for some of these babies. Its a great way to get children involved, too!
I love every foster dog that comes to live with me. I won't lie and say it's easy because it's not! There are adjustments when each new dog comes in and then again when they find a forever family and I have to say goodbye. It's so easy to fall in love with each foster and so hard to let go but the emotional reward that comes from getting an update from a family about how much they love their forever dog or how happy they are or any update outweighs the sad feeling that comes with letting go. Dogs give an unconditional love and don't expect anything in return. They love us in sweats or dressed up, they love us when we are happy or sad and if you let them they can make you smile every day even the days they might chew up a shoe or pee on the rug. Thank you for considering rescuing a dog as a foster or a forever part of your family. 
Boot n' Kit pays all vetting costs for the foster dog while the dog is in your care. We ask that the foster family provides the dog with indoor shelter, food, water, exercise and all the love and attention you would give to your own animals! Light transportation sometimes applies, to pick up/drop off your foster dog and, if needed, bring it to the veterinarian for routine appointments while in your care. It is serious but rewarding commitment and it usually requires a 2 week to a month commitment. Although sometimes its just days!!
Most rescue dogs have lived a life without even their basic needs fulfilled. That is why we find fostering to be so beneficial. We want these beautiful babies out of the shelter environment and into loving, temporary homes as soon as possbile. They are thankful and gracious to finally be cared for and loved.
While the pup is living with you, the picture and description of the rescued dog is listed on www.petfinder.com under Boot n' Kit Canine Rescue of Simsbury. The rescue does all the leg work to adopt out the dog to an appropriate, qualified and loving forever home. The rescue will stay in contact with the foster families, as they become the greatest source of information about the foster dog in their care.
"But isnt it hard to give them up?" is the number one question and/or excuse for not fostering. But can you imagine.... taking in a puppy, that was in risk of being put to sleep... loving, snuggling and caring for this puppy for two weeks... sending this puppy off to a new loving home knowing you were soley responsbile for this puppy's new life and for giving so much joy to a family. Its like a part-time puppy that you get to enjoy all the happy parts! Then, when you are ready..... you get a new puppy to love and snuggle! Its an amazing cycle of never-ending love. It may seem sad to give them away but just think: With every one adopted... is another life saved because you can take another one in!
Spreading the information about fostering, and the joys of caring for the beautiful pups helps the rescues save more lives. These deserving dogs enrich our lives so much, please give fostering a rescue pup a chance and experience a truly amazing adventure!
Email us today for a foster application or if you have any more questions! Im sorry but at this time we can not accept foster homes in MA.
ADOPTION EVENT
Spring Fever
March 31st
2 o'clock- 5 o'clock PM
at
Four Paws Only
15 Canton Springs Rd
Canton, CT
This is a PUPPY ONLY event. **You must be pre-approved to adopt at this event. If you have already submitted an application or are previously pre-approved PLEASE let us know that you will be attending. Otherwise we will have no note of you coming and will not be able to adopt**
We are first come/ first serve. We keep a sign in list to ensure that the first family in line is let in to see the puppies first. Being first on the list means that you are first to choose a puppy to meet with. As many as three families can be meeting puppies at a time. The list is available for sign up on the day of the adoption event but no earlier than 1pm. There will be no viewing of the puppies until the time of the adoption event. Please do not arrive before 1pm. That is when the sign up sheet starts. If you must arrive early, this is fair warning that you will not be allowed in the building for any reason until 1pm. Please have some respect for our hosting facility and clients, which is a working business and open on saturday. If you do arrive early, we will ask that people form a line and wait outside. We encourage you to not come before 1 as it is cold out and we are not bending on this rule.
One of our volunteers will help you decide if the puppy you choose to meet with is the right fit for you. Volunteers are also available to answer any questions you may have on dog ownership or our adoption process.
Rules:
- We are first come first serve.
- Adopters must be 21 years old or older.
- Families can play with one puppy at a time max.
- There is a 15 minute time limit in the play areas.
- We do not hold puppies for any reason.
- We do not negotiate adoption fees.
- We will not adopt to third parties.
- We will not adopt puppies that seem ill.
We will be accepting cash only. We can no longer accept personal checks.
All puppies at the event will be listed under our petfinder 'Adoptable Dogs' and will have at the top of their listing that they will be there. All of their information is listed on their profile, including adoption fee.
Your new puppy comes with a puppy pack that includes: His/her medical records, copy of the adoption contract, various puppy information (pet insurance, potty training tips, etc), a coupon booklet from Petco with lots of saving on new puppy items, first dose of heartworm preventative and sample of the food the puppy has been eating.
Please be aware that attending an event does not mean you are guaranteed to adopt a puppy. Our adoption events get a very large response, and we want to be clear to avoid disappointment.
We ask that you do not bring your current dog to the event. Although we want perfect matches, since this is a puppy-only event most adult dogs will not have a problem welcoming a new puppy member. If you think your dog would have a problem with a new puppy in any way, we encourage you to schedule a private adoption meeting and not adopt at an adoption event. Having families not bring their current dogs reduces the chaos of the event, and any potential dog on dog problems. We hope you understand and would be happy to pursue a private adoption at another time.
Quick Note: Please do not be discouraged from a long line, or many potential adopters at our event. Not everyone is intereted in the same dog and you may turn around and leave only to discover the dog you were interested in was never adopted. If you want to know your chances of getting to meet a puppy, feel free to ask our volunteers or our list keeper.
**YOU MUST BE PRE-APPROVED TO ADOPT AT THIS EVENT. If you have already submitted an application or are previously pre-approved PLEASE let us know that you will be attending. Otherwise we will have no note of you coming and will not be able to adopt** Application can be found above on our website or on our facebook page!!!
DO NOT CONTACT FOUR PAWS ONLY ABOUT OUR PUPPIES. THEY DO NOT HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THEM! *If you do contact them, you will automatically be disqualified for adopting! This is how serious we are about not inconveniencing the lovely folks that host our events. If you can not wait patiently for us to get back to you then you will not have enough patience to raise a puppy! Please, have some courtesy for this business*