Someone who is thinking about fostering should ask themselves just one question. What is the best thing that could happen if I did this? The answer? You will be part of saving a life!  You will never ever regret time that you invested toward saving a precious pup! We have been volunteers for MABTR since 2020. We adopted a Boston, the late, great Two Toe Joe, from the organization. Volunteering seemed like a natural next step. We serve as proud foster parents!! We realized tha

Keeping a dog’s teeth clean is more than just about fresh breath — it’s essential for overall health. Poor oral hygiene can lead to periodontal disease, painful infections, and even issues affecting the heart or kidneys. The two most common at-home options owners consider are dental chews and tooth brushing. But how do they stack up? Tooth Brushing: The Gold Standard Brushing your dog’s teeth — ideally daily — is widely recommended by veterinarians as the most effective way t

I would encourage potential volunteers to check into MATBR and decide if it’s something you’re willing and able to do. My husband and I have been associated with MABTR since we rescued our first Boston, Jewl, in 2009. We have been volunteering since 2023. When we adopted Jewl in 2009, she was a licky, snuggly rescue. We grew to love Bostons and added Jasper in 2010. We now have Strider and Rosie (a 2023 alumni).   We have volunteered as transporters and now we add fostering t

If someone is thinking about volunteering, we would say that It’s so worth the effort.  My wife, Lacy, and I have been volunteering since 2012, for thirteen years. We love animals, especially dogs, doubly so for Boston terriers.  Lacey learned of MABTR and just signed us up.  What keeps us around is seeing the impact we’re able to have on the lives of these innocent little guys. We are foster parents and dogsitters for MABTR. We got involved with MABTR when Lacey had a Boston