ADOPTION DONATIONS : The standard adoption donation requested is $275.00, but a sliding scale may be used based on the dog’s age or medical condition. PER the IRS Adoption donations are not tax deductible because you are getting a dog, but ANY AMOUNT OVER THE REQUESTED ADOPTION DONATION is considered a TAX DEDUCTABLE donation. ALL ADOPTION DONATIONS ARE DONATIONS AND ARE NOT REFUNDABLE!

ABTR will adopt and ship our dogs to approved adopters at the NEW adopter's expense ANYWHERE in the US and can ship to Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton in Canada. Shipping includes Airfare, Crate and health Certificate for $280 for dog with crates which together weigh less than 50 lbs(If more than 50 lbs, a higher airfare and crate fee applies) in addition to the adoption donation.

Read The Marx Brothers Story. ABTR takes all Bostons no matter how old or what is wrong with them. This is just one of themany stories of severely health and/or age compromised dogs that we have taken, vetted and placed in loving homes, which is why we need your financial and volunteer support.

Open your hearts to our available Boston Terriers. Please help us by adopting our available dogs so we have open spaces for the dogs that are coming in and need to find their forever homes. Funding is needed to help care for the animals, please help by donating today. Thank you.


Click here for ABTR's Auctions to benefit our rescue dogs.

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Any and all Donations are always needed and welcome. If you wish to donate to American Boston Terrier Rescue rescue, please go to PAYPAL.COM and use the recipient name of donations@americanboston terrierrescue.org or you can mail a check to the address below.

AMERICAN BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE
PO BOX 525
Sanger, TX 76266

If you wish to donate for VET EXPENSES for our dogs, please go to paypal and use the recipient name of grandaveanimal@att.net and make a note that it is to apply to vet expenses for Wanda Jewell's rescued dogs. Or you can make your check out to Dr. Cindy Westbrook and mail to Dr. Cindy Westbrook, Grand Avenue Animal Clinic, 822 N. Grand Avenue, Grainesville, TX 76240. We appreciate all donations for vetting as sometimes we owe our vet in excess of $2000 when we get a large influx of special needs and heartworm positive dogs in.

If you wish to donate dog food or any other item, we do have a
WISH LIST
that we would love to have items from.

If you like to shop,
Please shop with these stores!
They donate a portion of your purchases to ABTR
to help support our rescue efforts.

IF you are over 65 years old and interested in an older dog, please ask about our Seniors for Seniors program.

Remember: When there is a Boston and/or a Boxer in your life, laughter isn't far away!


ADOPTION APPLICATIONS

MICROSOFT WORD
OR
MICROSOFT EXCEL

If you are interested in adopting ANY DOG ON MY PAGE or wish to get on our list of approved homes for future adoption, please DOWNLOAD an application, complete, sign and fax to:
(775) 417-5189

PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE FORMAT OF THE APPLICATIONS TO PDF OR ANY OTHER FORMAT THAN WORD DOC OR EXCEL

When you do that the pages and answers do not align correctly and sometimes instead of getting 9 pages I get 38 pages and that is a waste of our office supplies. If you can't fill it out without changing the format, then just print it out and fax it to us. There should be a max of 9 pages. IF you have more than that, please request us to mail you an application. Thank you for your understanding on this matter.

Unfortunately,not all the babies that ABTR tries to save are adopted. Some like Wee Willie who was picked up by Animal control who contacted us and was rushed to the vet do not make it. A lot of the seniors stay with us until the end of their days being loved, cared for and vetted as if they were a member of the foster’s family. These vet bills need to be paid as well which is why we ask for your donations.
Click here for Wee Willie’s story.

PLEASE MAIL ADOPTION DONATIONS or DONATIONS TO:

AMERICAN BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE
PO BOX 525
Sanger, TX 76266

We accept Cash,Money Orders, WESTERN UNION, and Paypal, (please add 3% of the total to the total on paypal payments to cover the paypal fees).

We DO NOT accept ANY personal checks for ADOPTION DONATIONS.

We will take a personal check for a DONATION not pertaining to an adoption. Also PLEASE do NOT send it EXPRESS MAIL because if you do, you are wasting your money as it is going to a Post Office Box that I only check once a week unless I am expecting a adoption Donation. Thank you for your understanding on this matter.

Thank you for your support.


IF YOU WANT TO SURRENDER A DOG

in North Texas (DFW/Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding areas) /Southern Oklahoma/
West Arkansas/Northern Louisiana,
please contact us via our voicemail at (972) 407-4440.

ABTR accepts all Bostons no matter how old they are or what is wrong with them healthwise as we have space available in our program. We DO NOT accept human or dog aggressive dogs as we do not have any 1 dog foster homes. We do have a waiting list and Kill shelters that work with us get priority over any other dogs on the waiting list.

We WILL NOT return calls that are just asking questions about dogs available.

DOG INFORMATION IS ON THESE WEBPAGES!!!
PLEASE READ IT

IF you have SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT A CERTAIN DOG, please feel free to email them to Wanda , otherwise, all the information that I have about the dog is right here on this page.

We are volunteers and our time is limited and we prefer to spend time taking care of the dogs instead of answering questions that have already been answered below. If you are interested in adoption, please fill out our application. THANK YOU!!!

We recommend anyone adopting a dog from us to use a crate to prevent any damage to your home or belongings due to separation anxiety that may not manifest itself here. We further recommend that you take the dog to OBEDIENCE classes to help teach your dog to become a good member of your family and to help you bond together.

ATTENTION: When you are approved is when you get to choose a dog from the ones that are currently available that I think will suit your needs, IF you are ready to adopt at that time !!! IF YOU ARE NOT READY to adopt at the time you are approved, then I will NOT hold a particular dog for you as I need to get these dogs out of here and not have them holding spaces that another dog needs for 2 or more weeks waiting on someone to get back from vacation, etc. Once you are ready to adopt after you are approved is when you can choose a dog from the ones available. If I only had one or 2 dogs in it would not matter, but there are some weeks I get up to 8 new dogs into rescue and I need the space. Thank you for your understanding.

Other dogs MAY BE available that may not be listed yet as I don't always have time to update the page daily. Some of these dogs above may have adoptions pending or have been adopted out as I don't always have time to update daily. BE PREPARED TO ACCEPT A DIFFERENT BT THAN THE ONE YOU APPLY FOR if the dog does not fit into the family dynamics or has been already adopted by someone approved before you. We do work the apps in the order we get them. Please fill out an application if you are interested in adopting a BT. Thank you

For local adopters, we do NOT let you take dogs on a trial basis, either you want to adopt a particular dog or you do not want to adopt a dog. These dogs have been through enough upheaval in their lives, moving them into a new home for a few days or weeks and then back to rescue would traumatize them even more. So, please do not ask me about taking the dogs on a trial basis as the answer is NO. Be sure you want to adopt a dog before you adopt it. We are always willing to take a dog back that doesn't work out, but we try to find the right fit the first time. I am looking for homes who will consider these dogs part of the family, not just dogs to try out and return if they are not perfect. No dog is perfect, whether it is rescued or not.

PLEASE NOTE: IF THE PICTURES ARE JUST A SQUARE WITH A X IN IT LIKE THIS , THEN IT MEANS THAT I HAVEN'T TAKEN A PICTURE AND POSTED IT YET!!! I WILL POST A PICTURE AS SOON AS I TAKE ONE.

Other dogs MAY BE available that may not be listed yet and some of these dogs above may have adoptions pending or have been adopted out as I don't always have time to update daily. BE PREPARED TO ACCEPT A DIFFERENT BT THAN THE ONE YOU APPLY FOR if the dog does not fit into the family dynamics or has been already adopted by someone approved before you. We do work the apps in the order we get them. Please fill out an application if you are interested in adopting a BT. Thank you.

PLEASE NOTE: Adoption pending means that I am just waiting on the adoption fee or transport for the dog to go to their new home.

Please do not apply with every Texas rescue, just apply with the one that has the dog you want to adopt. Often we are working the same applications and that wastes our time when we could be working different apps and re-home more dogs. Thank you for your understanding!!!

ADOPTIONS ARE BY
APPLICATION ONLY!!!!

IF you have SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT A CERTAIN DOG, please feel free to email them to me, otherwise all the information that I have about the dog is right here on this page.

I process the apps in the order that I receive them, WHEN I have time between vetting, fetching dogs, home visits, my life,etc. Sometimes it is a couple of weeks before I start processing your application due to the busyness of my schedule. IF you get another dog in the meantime, please send me an email and let me know.

The Adoption Process Is:

1) You fill out and email app to me. If there is anything that you think I need to know that I have not asked you or you have certain requirements or traits you are looking for in a dog, please put it in the application.
2) I check your references.
3) If those pass, then I arrange a home visit.
4) If that passes, then you can adopt a dog from the ones that are available at that time. A dog that you may be interested in may already have had a number of applications already in on him that were processed before yours, so please be willing to adopt another dog that I may have come in that suits your needs. While pictures are nice to see, looks are not everything. Personality and actions are what determine the best dog for you.

DOGS CURRENTLY
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

THESE ARE ABTR DOGS
ABTR Is Responsible For The Care Of These Dogs

Updates: Due to the large amount of time it takes to care for the dogs, it is difficult to frequently update the individual dog's bios. The dogs here are in a loving safe environment, so if the information provided has been listed for a while, chances are the dog has seen some improvement and hopefully has blossomed. The longer a dog is here, the more we can tell you about his or her personality and make a good family match when we do your finalinterview.

Note: Hundreds of wonderful dogs have found forever homes through American Boston Terrier Rescue. We have set up two pages to feature and honor some of these dogs. You will find the first page, New Beginnings and Happy Endings by clicking here. The second page was specifically made to highlight our Senior Adoptees and their gracious families, you can view it by clicking here.

There are many Special Care Dogs that come to ABTR in such poor conditions but with your support and the loving care of everyone involved many of them emerge ready to live the life they were intended to all along. We want to share just a few of their stories to encourage you that even ONE can make a difference. Be aware that many of the images can be heart breaking and graphic but the outcome is what it is all about. You can view their stories by clicking here.

IMPORTANT

At this time, most of our dogs are not kid tested as they have come from sheltersor picked up as strays. Occasionally, we get a dog that is from a family environmentand in that case, it will say on the website thisdog is good with kids, etc.If you have kids and are an approved adopter we will do our best to match a dog with your family that will be compatible with children. However, we can not guarantee a dog to be kid friendly as we do not have many foster homes with children.

After you are an approved adopter we can cat test a dog you may be interested in. The tests will only be performed after you have become an approved adopter. Thankyou for your understanding in this matter.

 
Andes aka Andy
Available for Adoption

Male
15-18 lbs
8-9 years old
Stray at Fort Worth Shelter
Brindle Good markings
Neutered
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies,and 7 in 1 shots.
Heartworm/lyme/erlichia Negative!!!

This boy is something else. He is a character and a half. He hates being crated and tells you all about it. HE loves to go and sniff everything. HE loves attention and gets along with most dogs. He doesn't like other dogs getting in his face. I do believe he has some healing ulcers on his eyes, Cindy hasn't looked at them yet to tell me what they are. He can see fine. He has a lot of hair loss across his back like a lot of them we get that have been covered in fleas and is a bit under nourished with dry flakey skin. With some good care, love and good food, he will soon be looking good and ready for a new home. This boy will make someone very happy because he is energetic and very loving.

If you would like to contribute to Andes aka Andy's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation "American Boston Terrier Rescue - Andes aka Andy to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your assistance for this sweet one.

Baby
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Special Needs - Vision and Hearing impaired!

Male
8-10 years old
Owner surrender no reason given
Black and White
Neutered
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies, and 7 in 1 shots.
Heartworm/lyme/erlichia
Negative!!!

Baby was owner surrendered to the Louisiana SPCA.

If you would like to contribute to Baby’s vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation "American Boston Terrier Rescue – Baby to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your assistance for this precious old boy.

Banana Split aka Nana
Vet Hold

Female
20 lbs
2 years old
Black and white - good markings
Spayed
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies, and 7 in 1 shots.
Heartworm
Positive and will be treated before adoption

This is a sweet,friendly, want to get lots of attention little breeder dog that was taken away from the breeder for neglect. She and the other dogs were being tethered outside too close together where they could fight and injure each other, without enough shelter, food and water. All of them had  heartworms except the puppy who was too young for the heartworm larvae to mature yet. Nana has had puppies and has to have her milk dry up before we treat her for heartworms or spay her. So she won't be ready for adoption until May 15thl.

If you would like to contribute to Nana's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation American Boston Terrier Rescue - Banana Split aka Nana to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your assistance for this sweet one.

Bit O Honey
ADOPTION PENDING!

Female
10-11 lbs should be 20 lbs
1-2 years old
Cruelty Case DFW Shelter
Black and White - Good markings
Spayed
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies, and 7 in 1 shots.
Heartworm/lyme/erlichia

This is a precious little girl. Skinny as can be and when you pick her up, it is like picking up a feather. This dog needs some groceries bad. She was taken away from a breeder of many different breeds not just Bostons. All the Bostons I got from them were covered in poop and skinny as all get out. She is getting on with all my dogs and wanted to play with the cats, but did chase Midnight when he decided he had enough and ran away. Wasn't interested in death of cat, just playing. We will see what the vet has to say about this group next week as I get them in for vetting.

UPDATE: After Honey got to looking much better although still very thin, we took her to the vet to have some bloodwork ran on her. Her proteins were a little high and she was still anemic. We have rewormed her as worms can cause proteins to be high. We also started her on another vitamin and livers. We will check her blood work again around April 25th. She is NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION YET! HOney was nothing but skin poured over bones when we got her and it was like picking up a bird with hollow bones and no meat on her. Our vet said she and Peeps were in the worst shape of any we have brought in so far and she was afraid they weren't gonna make it.

If you would like to contribute to Bit O Honey's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation American Boston Terrier Rescue - Bit O Honey to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your assistance for this sweet one.

Blackhawk
Available for Adoption
Available For The Senior For Senior Program

Male
21 lbs.
10 years
Surrendered by owner due to nursing home.
Brindle and White -
Haggerty spot good markings
Has the cutest long tail
Neutered
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies, and 7 in 1 shots.
Heartworm/lyme/erlichia Negative!
Housebroken and wee wee pad trained

Blackhawk aka Blackie was living with his momma in a nursing home. Unfortunately his momma's dementia worsened to the point that Blackie was not getting the care that he needed so he was surrendered to us. He lived under her bed at the nursing home and he was a bit on the scared side when I got him. He is not used to being on a leash and is used to being picked up and carried outside. Since being here I have discovered that Blackie is very loving, very attentive to you and gets along fine with the other dogs here. This is a very nice dog and would be an EXCELLENT companion for an older person as he was an older persons companion to begin with. Blackie does have a long tail, but he is pure boston. He is a sweetheart and I do hope that someone sees what a wonderful gentleman he is.

Update: 2/22/05 Blackhawk has developed a bit of a heart problem and we have him on meds. He is doing well on them, but is not gaining much weight yet. He is very thin.

If you would like to contribute to Blackhawk's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation "Boston Terrier Rescue of America - Blackhawk" to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your assistance for this old American gentleman.

BlueBell
VET HOLD!

Female
16-18 lbs should be 20 lbs
1-2 years old
STRAY GPAC Shelter
Black and White - Good markings
Will be Spayed before adoption
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies, and 7 in 1 shots.
Heartworm/lyme/erlichia
NEGATIVE!

This is a precious little girl. She has demodex and we are treating her for it. She is energetic and very puppyish so she may be younger than we think. She wants to play and please her person. Bluebell is highly motivated by praise. This little one will make someone an excellent companion when she is cleared of her demodex.

If you would like to contribute to Bluebell's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation American Boston Terrier Rescue - Bluebell to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your assistance for this sweet girl.

Blueberry
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Female
18 lbs
2 years
No info DFW Shelter
Good markings 1 blue eye
Heartworm positive and is undergoing treatment and will be available on April 28

This is a pretty girl who seems to be ok with the other dogs. She seems to be crate trained and isn't bad on a leash. I have no history on her. She is a fairly quiet girl for the most part, yet she is protective and will let you know that something is going on with a bark. Blueberry gets on well with others. She is very skinny as were all the cruelty and neglect babies.

If you would like to contribute to Blueberry's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation American Boston Terrier Rescue - Blueberry to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your assistance for this sweet one.

Bonnie Tyler
Available For Adoption!

Female
13.1 lbs
4 years old
Owner Surrender to the Tyler TX shelter
Black and White - half white faced - MISMARKED
Spayed
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies, and 7 in 1 shots.
Heartworm
positive and has completed her heartworm treatment! We have had her for a year now and she tested negative on her annual health exam and shots.
lyme/erlichia
Negative!

Bonnie was owner surrendered by a breeder to the Tyler shelter and no reason was given that I am aware of. This is a shy girl at first until she gets to know you and then she will hop up in your chair with you to watch TV. She is very quiet and laid back so far, but that may change as she gets more confidence in herself and her surroundings. She will need housebreaking since she was a breeder's dog. Bonnie is an alpha so would be best placed with male dogs or an only dog home.

If you would like to contribute to Bonnie Tyler's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation "American Boston Terrier Rescue of America - Bonnie Tyler to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your generosity on this little one's behalf!

Bubble Yum aka Bubbles
Available for Adoption
Available For The Senior For Senior Program

Female
13.1 lbs.
10 years old
Owner Surrender to the Tyler TX shelter
Black and White - half white faced - MISMARKED
Spayed
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies, and 7 in 1 shots.
Heartworm lyme/erlichia
Negative!

This is Bubble Yum. She is a tiny little doll. Probably 11-12 lbs if that. She is older. The shelter is picking up over 400 dogs from this place that she came from. Peggy called me immediately about this one. She says it is the only boston they have found so far as most of the dogs are big dogs.

This little one is lively and a pistol and won't take no mess. She is growling at folks to warn 'em off but not attacking them. Ok with cats as she didn't chase the outside cats and ok with Bruce too> :) I am gonna call her Bubbles.:) She has that kind of personality. She has a very happy wiggly glad to see you butt too. :)

If you would like to contribute to Bubble's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation "American Boston Terrier Rescue of America - Bubble Yum to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your generosity on this little one's behalf!

Butter Pecan
ABAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Female
15 lbs
4 years old
Brief & Location
Black and white - good markings
Does only have one eye and the other one has a healing ulcer
Heartworm positive and will began treatment 2/25 so should be ready to go at end of March

This is a sweet, friendly, want to get lots of attention little breeder dog that was taken away from the breeder for neglect. She and the other dogs were being tethered outside too close together where they could fight and injure each other, without enough shelter, food and water. All of them had  heartworms except the puppy who was too young for the heartworm larvae to mature yet. Butter is a sweetheart. She looks older than she is due to the injuries she sustained from being beat on by the other dogs. Butter is ok loose with my crew and doesn't seem to hold a grudge that other dogs beat her up in the past. She is a nice little girl just looking for someone to show her that life is full of love and good things. 

If you would like to contribute to Butter Pecan's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation American Boston Terrier Rescue - Butter Pecan to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your assistance for this sweet one.

Chuckles

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

Special Needs - NONE

NOT Available for Senior For Seniors program
Male
17.0lbs.
1.5 year old
Stray at the Lake Worth Shelter
Brindle and White
Neutered
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies, and 7 in 1 shots.
Heartworm/lyme/erlichia NEGATIVE!!!

Chuckles is a gorgeous boy. He is young, happy and just eager to please. This boy is gonna make someone really happy with him as a member of their family. Chuckles gets along well with the other dogs here. He is very playful. Give this sweetheart a chance and you will loose your heart. Chuckles was adopted out then returned as he was too energetic and mouthy for the couple's 2 little girls. So no small children for this guy. Chuckles is housebroken and has completed the first obedience course from Petsmart under the name the adoptive family gave him Chase.

If you would like to contribute to Chuckle’s vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation "American Boston Terrier Rescue – Chuckles to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your assistance for this boy.

Cocoa Puffs
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

MALE
23 lbs
5 years old
Owner surrender to Louisiana Shelter
Black and white - good markings with grey face
Heartworm/lyme/erlichia ?

This is what his temp foster Wayne has to say about Cocoa Puffs QUOTE: "Coco is a really nice guy. He has been neutered and his shots are all up to date. The paperwork says he's a year old but I'm sure he's somewhat older - maybe 4 or 5. He is house trained but HATES the crate and will growl at you if you come near his crate. Otherwise he's really well behaved and has obviously been around people alot. He's quite overweight and has some really bad scars on his back & sides - think maybe he's been in some fights. He is really sweet and won't get up on the furniture but has made himself right at home. The other five could care less about him so that's a BIG plus. He even ate dinner with them tonight without a problem. He is very active & alert and seems really smart. He comes when he's called and he knows his name. Will get a picture to you tonight after Brian gives him a bath - but he's very attractive and has a really fine looking face. He is BT all the way. Nice dog, fits in well with the others. Coco is just a doll. Such a nice dog, well behaved, house trained, bright, intelligent, likes to play. Got to wonder why some fool would give up such a nice dog. The other dogs really like him which says alot!"

The scars don't look like fighting scars to me. His feet are red and sore looking so we took some skin scrapes and I will know more in a few days.

If you would like to contribute to Cocoa Puff's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation American Boston Terrier Rescue - Cherry Garcia to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your assistance for this sweet one.

Gertrude aka Gertie
Available for Adoption!

Available For The Senior For Senior Program

Female
14 lbs.
7 years
Stray at Austin Shelter
Black and White
Spayed
Up to date on Rabies, Bordatella, and 7 in 1 shots
Heartworm/lyme/erlichia
Positive and has been treated and is ready to go to a new home!

This sweet little girl was picked up by Pug rescue in Austin and I was contacted to take her. We did xrays on her back end due to her walking really funny. Poor old Gertie has been shot in the rear end. Cindy said that she had a big pellet deep in the muscle that she didn't want to dig for and make her more sore since it wasn't causing her any problems. She does have very bad patellas, but is not in any pain from them as she doesn't limp just walks bowlegged as heck. since she is not hurting we are not gonna do any surgery on them. Her hip joints are a little bit wonky as well. She was also in HEAT!!! Poor old girl. She Won't ever be in heat again that I can tell you. :) Gertie is a sweet girl who loves to get attention. She is good with the other dogs.

If you would like to contribute to Gertrude's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation "American Boston Terrier Rescue of America - Gertrude to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your generosity on this little one's behalf!

Lucky Charms
Lucky Charms has been transferred to a Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue Foster home who volunteered to foster Lucky Charms for us.

Male
12.5 lbs.
1 year old
from Marshall
I don't know if he is Black or Brindle yet
Will be Neutered
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies, and 7 in 1 shots.
Heartworm/lyme/erlichia
Negative!!!

Lucky’s Story contains graphic photos.
Please see his story for NEW updates. Thank you so much for your continued support in order to save this sweet boys life and give him a new start.

He looks so bad it hurts my heart so very much. Poor baby. Right now he is not feeling good at all so I can't tell you what his personality is like. He is eating good, but sleeping a lot like the mange babies always do. It will be several months and lots of treatments before he gets better. We got him the 1st of December. So maybe by end of Feb or March he might be ready to go to a new home. He was found in Marshall. Can you imagine someone letting this baby get in this bad a shape? Poor little guy. Sometimes I really don't like people much when I see dogs in this shape.

One good thing is he was heartworm negative so that is a plus for him.

If you would like to contribute to Lucky's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation "American Boston Terrier Rescue - Lucky Charms" to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your generosity on this little one's behalf!

Peeps
Vet Hold

Female
xx lbs
10 years old
Black and white
Fully vetted

This is a tiny boston. She is a sweet little thing and will NOT be adopted to a home with ANY children or grandchildren. She is a bit senile and is not housebroken. She will only eat canned food with gravy in it. This is a special little senior and is not the dog for just anyone.

Snickerdoodles
Vet Hold

Male
15.9 lbs
10 months old
Was Dumped at Hammond Louisiana Animal Shelter
Markings - not sure on color since fur is missing
Neutered
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies, and 7 in 1 shots.
Positive for Demodex and being treated
Heartworm/lyme/erlichia
negative

Snickerdo odles' story contains graphic photos.

This is what Wayne his temporary foster said about him, "He is a male BT about a year old but has very, very bad mange and has been abused. He cringes every time you get near him. He was afraid of the camera and is afraid of the other dogs. He hasn't been neutered and is not house trained. He seems okay in the crate. Apparently he was dumped at the Hammond animal shelter and it looks like he has never  had any kind of vet attention - and probably has never seen a kind person in his life. Sad, sad case; the worst we've had I think. On the next day he says: "He has really come alive today. He is just fine with the crate....and he gets along with everybody he doesn't take cold very easy because he has very little fur. He cringes when you raise your hand but he's friendly and very, very sweet."

Here is what I have observed. Doodles is learning to intermingle with the other dogs. Sometimes he gets a little overwhelmed and snippy with them ,but generally gets on well. He is timid, but wants desperately to love you and get love. When you give him attention he soaks it up like a sponge and he has a face that just melts your heart. He likes to lean against the back of my legs when I am on the computer and met pet the top of his back. Doodles wants to play the mouth game with you, opens his mouth and wiggles it around your hand, but never bites down just rubbing his mouth around on you. He is a precious boy and will be a joy to someone who is willing to work with him and show him what love is. He is a typical puppy. playful, needing obedience and house training.

If you would like to contribute to Snickerdoodles' vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation American Boston Terrier Rescue - Snickerdoodles to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your assistance for this sweet one.

 

Tootsie Roll aka Tootsie
Available for Adoption!

Female
11 lbs.
10 years old
Stray at the Ellis County Shelter
Black and White
Spayed
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies, and 7 in 1 shots.
Heartworm/lyme/erlichia Negative!!!

Tootsie is an older little girl. She is precious and has the sweetest little face. She is a bit frail so we will not ship her to anyone. You have to come and pick her up in person. Toots gets on well with others, but will take nothing off them and will let them know real fast if they have overstepped her bounds. Toots likes to sleep with you. She loves to go for rides with you. Toots loves treats too. Since she seemed to be in pain I told Cindy that if she needed surgery on them back legs to do it for her even though we don't normally do knees surgery. BUT... she has no kneecap to fix on the one side and the other side the kneecap is fusing. She also has arthritis all down her spine which contributes to her walking funny. So there isn't anything we can do for her other than to give her ectogesic and supplements for the arthritis. Now if there was one I really wanted to keep, I think Toots is my girl. :) hehehehe I LOVE HER!!!

If you would like to contribute to Tootsie's vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation "American Boston Terrier Rescue – Tootsie Roll to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your assistance for this precious little old girl.

Zingers
Available for Adoption

Male
14.2 lbs.
5 years old
from Greenville
Black and White -Good Markings
Neutered
Up to date on Bordatella, Rabies, and 7 in 1 shots.
Heartworm/lyme/erlichia
Positive!!! and will be treated before adoption. He should be ready to go to his new home around 2nd week of January 2008

I got a note saying little guy needs a home. Who could resist that plea? The lady that found him says, "This little guy showed up at our house (we live in the country at the end of a gravel road, need I say more?) Anyway, he has spent the night on our front porch the last couple of nights, and does not belong to any of our neighbors. We don't want another dog. He seems very sweet, doesn't seem to wander, just hyper. He jumps around like a silly little jack rabbit. He's really funny. He just wants a lot of attention.  Let me know if anyone is interested in him, please.

This is the best dog EVER! If you want a boy that LOVES LOVES LOVES to play fetch, this boy is for you. He will fetch almost as long as he has breath in his body. He loves Tennis balls so much that he has worn his teeth completely down chomping on them. Zingers is energetic, loving, seems to be housebroken, good with other dogs unless they want his ball, and just an all around character. This boy is a definite keeper. He loves to ride and sleep with you. He is very responsive and smart as he has already learned his new name. I LOVE this guy.

If you would like to contribute to Zingers' vet bill, please feel free to use paypal for your payment or you can mail the payment to my vet with the notation "American Boston Terrier Rescue - Zingers to:

Cynthia Westbrook DVM.
822 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Thank you for your generosity on this little one's behalf!

 

 

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THESE ARE NOT ABTR DOGS
ABTR Has No Responsibility For These Dogs
Oscar
Available for Adoption!

Male
26 lbs.
8-10 years old
owner surrender to shelter he was adopted from (stray previously)
Black and White
Neutered
Up to date on DHLPP and  Rabies
Heartworm Negative!!!

This is Oscar! He is an absolutely wonderful old Boston Terrier! He is estimated to be 8-10 years of age. He appears to be housebroken and just a great little lover. He is laid back and loves to lay around and dream of dinner time! Seriously, if you are looking for a sweet, happy, loyal companion, look no further!

Oscar would love nothing more than to be adopted by a home that has time to spend with him and is willing to care for him for the remainder of his retirement. He was found as a stray earlier this year and adopted but relinquished by his most recent owners when one became hospitalized. He has been bounced around several times ... so now, it is important that we make sure his next home is a forever home.

Oscar is neutered, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, has had no potty accidents while in foster care and just received a dental cleaning a few months ago so he is super kissable!  Oscar has a cataract but seem to be seeing pretty darn good considering! He comes when called, knows how to sit on command and is a fun loving, reliant, trusting, gentleman.

Oscar is available for adoption in Austin Texas. Please fill out an online application by going to: http://www.dfwpugs.com/adpapp.html

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