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HAPPY
HOLIDAYS
to all our readers, fosters, adopting
families, volunteers, and dog lovers. May you and your family have a month
of good cheer and warm kisses from your four legged friend(s).
Do not forget about your best friend(s) this month. Remember simply things like a walk to the park, new treats, a new toy and a warm sweater is enough to put a big smile on your dog’s face.
With the year coming to an end and tax time right around the corner take a moment to think of those in need. Remember that MABTR is a non-profit 501c3 organization so every penny donated to us is tax deductible. MABTR expects 2009 to be as busy if not busier than 2008. Already this year MABTR has taken in 280 Bostons/Boston mixes. This is more than double from 2007 when we took in 139 dogs. Our organization continues to expand its territory and our relationships continue to grow resulting in MABTR’s services to be in higher need. We are able to continue to take in the number of Bostons we do each year because of the generous donations from leashes to money and because of our foster homes and volunteers which we can never have enough of. We are a very proud organization. I am very lucky to have so many great people in my life. I cannot see myself doing anything else. I tell my friends and family that this is my full time ‘non-paying’ job and it is worth every minute worked.
MABTR will be expanding our territory to include Utah. This will be state number 11. MABTR has been approached to help in this state. If you know anyone in Utah who would be interested in volunteering or fostering please have them contact us.
Thank you to the following individuals for their monetary donation collected last month: Mary and Jeff Bruffett $100, Judith Graham $100, Shelley Johnson $75, Mary Cox $50, Valerie Larkins $45, Helping Uders $34, Good Search $17, Gerald Pierce $10.
All donations are tax deductible of any amount are tax deductible. Use your thank you email as your receipt.
You
still have time. 2009 Boston Rescue Wall Calendar
are available but the supply is limited. Last day to order is December 6th.
Featuring twelve colorful months/pages of adorable Bostons rescued in 2008. A special success story also told each month. To date we have sold 152 calendars.
Orders yours now!!! Shipping out on December 8th to ensure holiday delivery.
The cost is only $15, which includes shipping. No first time buyer or quantity discounts available.
Here is how you can order your copy today.
1. Order on the Boston Bay: http://www.adoptaboston.com/Boston_Bay.htm
2. Once your confirmation email is received instructions provided on how to send in payment (via paypal or check)
My
name is Squiggy. I arrived into foster care on September 6th as a
result of my owner dropping me and my sister off at a shelter in Wichita, KS. I
was born on August 27, 2003. I weigh 22 pounds and I am black and white. I am
being fostered in Omaha, NE.
I only have one eye. I arrived with an eye injury resulting in the need for my left eye to be removed. I have recovered nicely and have adjusted to life as an one-eye dog. I am overall in great health.
I am a loving little boy with has great spirits. I am never in a bad or sad mood. I appreciate everything that comes my way. I enjoy the companionship of other dogs, playing with my toys and taking walks. I do not even mind the cold weather. I have been around children and do great. I am not a jumper and know my manners. Looking for a home to call my own.
Squiggy is 80% potty trained. If you would like to learn more about Squiggy please contact us. You are more than welcome to speak directly to his foster parents to get a better insight of what life would be like with Squiggy in the house.
Event Calendar
*December 7 - Doggie Christmas Pictures with Santa in Olathe, KS - Sponsored by PetSmart. Dogs and there human family are welcome to come and sit on Santa's lap for a holiday picture. For $9.95, receive one 4x6 digital, in color with a holiday collector frame. $5.00 from each purchase goes to MABTR. A great way to give to rescue and end up with a beautiful picture of your best friend for holiday cards.
Join us at the PetSmart location in Olathe, KS at 15255 W. 119th Street from 11am to 4pm.
Two male volunteers still needed to play Santa Clause. Costume provided. Shifts are 11-1:30 and 1:30-4. If interested please call Donna at 816-560-5327. This is our first year doing this in KS and we want to make it successful however cannot do so if Santa is not present. Please help if you can!!!
*December 14 - Doggie Christmas Pictures with Santa in Omaha, NE – MABTR and PetSmart join together to get you ready for the holidays. Dogs and there human family are welcome to come and sit on Santa's lap for a holiday picture. For $9.95, receive one 4x6 digital, in color with a holiday collector frame. $5.00 from each purchase goes to MABTR. A great way to give to rescue and end up with a beautiful picture of your best friend for holiday cards.
Join us at the following PetSmarts locations for pictures:
In Omaha, NE...
-Shadow Lake (Hwy 370 & 72nd) from 11am to 1:30pm
-Oakview Mall (Center and 144th) from 1:30pm to 4pm
Monthly Raffle
Boston
Watch –
Face consist
of a Boston Terrier with a bone as the second's hand. Genuine Leather band with
paw prints. Very unique item.
Tickets are sold in packs of six for only $5.00. You can purchase your tickets by using Paypal account for luckypawpals@aol.com (note in the comments “raffle tickets”). You can also send in a check to MABTR at 14826 Spaulding St, Omaha, NE 68116. All checks must be received by 25th day of the month in order to be included in the drawing. Note in the memo section “raffle tickets”.
The winner will be announced on 28th day of the month on the website and noted in the next month’s issue of the Boston Times.
Everyone can participate even if you live out-of-state, as we will ship your winning item to you.
Last Month’s Raffle Winner: The winner of the Fleece Blanket was Shelley Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO raising $120.
*If you have not checked out this site lately do now as we are starting to list some awesome raffle items for 2009. We have the raffle items listed for 2009 on our website with pictures. www.adoptaboston.com/monthly_raffle.htm.
Adoption Corner
MABTR’s Rescue Stats (Stats are updated daily at www.adoptaboston.com/adoption_process.htm)
September: 26 Bostons arrive, 19 adopted
October: 18 Bostons arrive, 15 adopted
November: 33 Bostons arrive, 20 adopted
You can learn more about the Bostons still available for adoption at www.adoptaboston.com.
We ask that you help us educate the public that they have 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 mill. For more information on puppy mills visit our site.
Home Sweet Home – Part 2 to adopting a dog from a Puppy Mill
For an animal who has spent his entire life in the confines of a cramped cage or a pen, a House is a strange, wonderful -- and frightening -- place. It's huge, it smells funny (to noses used to feces, urine, and other filthy dog bodies), and it's filled with scary things, noises, and people. Remember, your mill dog has probably never seen a flashing, talking box (TV); faced a set of stairs, or heard a vacuum cleaner whoosh on. Even your coming toward him with a tissue in your hand may send him into a blind panic.
Everything is new; everything is a potential threat. Your mill survivor may just want to dig himself into a quiet corner and hide. This is not a good time to invite all of your friends and relatives over to meet him. In fact, you might want to confine him to a quiet area for a period of adjustment, and observe him to get a handle on what will trigger his fears.
Having at least one friendly, secure dog already in the household is a huge advantage when you bring your mill dog home. Obviously, you're going to introduce them carefully. However, aside from the basic security of providing another pack member of the same species ("Wow, someone who speaks my language!"), the resident dog or dogs willl help show the newcomer the ropes. He/they will teach, by example, where the best blades of grass to water are, when to ask to go out, and that People are the Givers of Good Things. Just seeing the interaction between you and the animals already in your household may give the newcomer a sense of security -- hey, you're not hitting, kicking, or yelling at them and they like to have you touch them. Maybe it's going to be OK here after all.
Crates create a safe "den" for your mill dog. Some people think of crates as "cruel," but for most dogs who have lived in a cage all their lives, their crates, with the doors always open, are a safe haven where they can escape from the scary world, get some quiet time for themselves -- or even enjoy treats and toys securely. As Dalton's foster mom tells us, "Most of his day is spent kenneled, not because the door is closed (it’s not) but because that’s where he is most comfortable." The crate should be in a central location, where his back can be to a wall but where he can also be part of the daily activity.
January’s article will address: Trust Me; I Know What I'm Doing
Resource for information found at http://www.nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html
Wish List
LEARN MORE ABOUT PUPPY MILLS:
http://www.mlar.org/
http://www.prisonersofgreed.org/
http://www.unitedagainstpuppymills.org
http://stoppuppymills.org
http://www.aspca.org
CAMPAIGNS TO STOP PUPPY MILLS:
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/PA_2008_puppymills4
FIND YOUR LEGISLATOR:
https://community.hsus.org/humane/leg-lookup/search.html
https://forms.house.gov/wyr/welcome.shtml
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
HOW TO WRITE A LETTER:
http://www.ddal.org/puppymills/action/
We are excited to announce that during the week of November 17th it was announced in many states that through month’s of investigations that PetLand DOES PURCHASE their puppies from puppy mills. This is now a proven fact no matter what the employees or owners say. It is now our responsibility to encourage people not to shop but to adopt.
Browsing the Boston Rescue site
MABTR continues to improve their website in order to provide our readers with true and complete information on the breed, adoptions, training, shopping savings, events and fundraisers. We have so much to offer our readers that we want to make sure you do not miss out and know where to go. Below are few of our favorite links we want to share with you. Get ready to mark your favorites. Click on the title to get you to the right page. It is easy to make www.adoptaboston.com one of your favorite sites to visit.
Bostons available for adoption
Stats of how many Bostons are saved each month
Information about Bostons including behavior and health
FAQ
Q: What is all included in MABTR’s adoption fee and how is the fee determined?
A: MABTR’s adoption fee is based on age. Sometimes health is also taken into consideration based on the long term commitment to on-going medical care. Our fees range from $150 to $350. The reason behind the fee is to help recover some of the cost of medical care. We have situations where we spend hundreds of dollars over the fee collected for a dog.
MABTR completes and provides the following with each adoption, which justifies the adoption fee quoted.
If you have a question please email luckypawpals@aol.com and we will get it answered in the next newsletter.
Inspiration Corner
To My First Rescue Dog
You came to me full grown
But very much like a puppy.
A human's love you had not yet known.
Each pat on your head
Caused you to jump in a frenzy.
In your first hours you even shredded your bed.
Each experience was new and you were so amazed.
Inside the house you seemed overwhelmed.
Just the simplest things would capture your gaze.
Constant excitement was your state.
Your jumping and barking
Made you a challenging roommate.
But slowly you came to understand
And when I reach out
You no longer chewed on my hand.
Within a few months so calmly you sat.
Imploring with those sweet brown eyes
To give your head just one more pat.
The adoption day in mid-December
When you met your new family
Is one I will always remember.
I sent you on your way
With a final hug and kiss
Knowing your new life began that day.
You trotted away without a backward glance
And through my tears I smiled
Because you deserved this second chance.
Doggie Tips
* Boston Bay: NEW ITEMS!!!! Just in time for the cold weather approaching us. Check out the new MABTR sweatshirts, long sleeve henley, and Zipper sweatshirts. And do not forget the MABTR T-shirts, two styles in all sizes. Plus many fun and safe toys for your Boston plus many great items for you and your family members. With every purchase your dollars benefit MABTR. PRICES HAVE BEEN MARKED DOWN. Check us out at www.adoptaboston.com/Boston_bay.htm.
* HelpingUders: Each purchase gives 10% back to MABTR. www.helpingudders.com
* Discounted pet items: Reminder to check out Omaha Vaccine for discounted medication (flea and heartworm preventative included), treats, and toys for your pet. Some of the best prices around for rawhide sticks, greenies, and medication.
You can have your order shipped or if you live in the Omaha area you can pick up your order and save on shipping and handling. Call 800-367-4444 or visit www.omahavaccine.com
If you are a new customer you will also get $5.00 off your first order and if you mention Jennifer Misfeldt’s customer number, 209 67 204, MABTR will receive $5.00 off their next order of products needed for rescued dogs.
Send us your questions or tips to share with our readers.
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