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Adoption Process and Monthly Stats

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As enter a new year we pride ourselves on the success of saving 289 dogs in 2011.  2012 is expected to be as busy.  Remember ADOPT, Not Shop!  Help us spread the word.

The first step to adopting a rescued dog is completing an adoption application. There is NO FEE for submitting an application with us.  There is an online adoption application (click on the bone below) or a hard copy can be mailed to you.  For a hard copy call 402-510-1346.  You only need to submit one application as we file it up to three (3) months. 

 

MABTR adopts to families in Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North & South Dakota, Arkansas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

(Those states with a red star on the map we have a transport program for.)

 

Once your adoption application is received you will receive an email confirmation within 72 hours of receipt.  If you do not hear back from us within this time frame please contact us immediately as we did not receive your application. Adoption applications are kept on file for three(3) months or until we identify the right dog for you and your family. Once a Boston is identified the foster parent of the dog being considered will contact you for a phone interview.  If agreed upon that we have found the right dog a home visit is then scheduled. The purpose of a home visit is to meet the prospective adopters and to evaluate the appropriateness and safety of the home that will be provided.  If you reside within 60 miles from where the dog is being fostered then the dog will participate in the home visit.

Each adoption consists of an adoption contract and an adoption fee. The adoption fee varies from $150 to $350 which is based strictly on the age of the dog.  The adoption fee for Boston mixes range from $150 to $175.  For our dogs over the age of seven they qualify for our Golden Paws for Golden Years program.  Adoption fees help cover the medical costs invested in the dog. We state the adoption fee in the profile of each dog listed online.  There are no hidden costs.

MABTR follows a simple but expensive process that involves foster care (click here to meet our foster families), medical care, rehabilitation (if necessary), placement (re-homing), and education to new owners regarding the health, care, and ownership of a Boston Terrier.

Prior to adoption ALL rescued Bostons are spayed or neutered, microchipped, tested for heartworm, dewormed, vaccinated for rabies and distemper, and any other medical needs such as but not limited to dental cleaning, tumor removal, orthopedic and eye surgery. We start all Bostons on heartworm preventative and begin obedience training, and potty training within the foster home.

Your new Bostons will also come with all medical records, a harness, treats, a coupon for $5 off a bag of dry dog food from PetSmart and their  favorite toy.  Sweaters/T-shirts ($5-7) and crates ($15-20) are also available.

A trial period of two weeks is offered with each adoption to ensure we made the right match. It is at the end of the two week trial period does MABTR cash the adoption fee and register the microchip in your name.

MABTR has a great network of transport volunteers. With that said your travel requirements to meet your new dog is minimal.  We have transports in and out of all the states we adopt to so you are eligible for dogs outside of your state.

MABTR is also always available to answer any questions or address any concerns.  


ADOPTION STATS  (updated on 2/04/12)

 
2006-
2010
2011
Rescued
2012
Rescued
2012
Rehomed
Available
January 84 38 35 26 Daisy, Ella, Abby,  Missy, Brooklyn, Daisy, Hopper, Bam, Sheba
February 86 23 1 Daisy, Frankey,  Lola, Snickers, Perry, Herb
March 114 22      
April 115 29      
May 90 24      
June 119 22      
July 118 18     Dozer
August 112 26      
September 112 17      
October 120 19     May Flower
November 116 33     Violet, Jaylin, Hawkeye, Suzy
December 85 18      
1,271* 289 42 27 21

Dog names highlighted in RED are pending arrival into rescue or not ready to post for adoption.

*Break down by month for the years 2006-2010. Break out by month for this period below.

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 Historical Tracking
  2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
January 11 9 15 18 31
February 13 6 21 20 26
March 10 16 21 36 31
April 10 10 36 24 35
May 15 9 25 16 25
June 6 5 23 40 45
July 11 13 28 29 37
August 12 13 34 21 32
September 9 10 26 29 38
October 18 20 18 37 27
November 18 11 31 31 25
December 10 17 11 28 19
1,271 143 139 289 329 371