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Adoption Information We are delighted that you are interested in adoption! Following are some questions you may have as you begin the process. Read the below paragraph before you complete an adoption application! As you consider adoption of a rescued Boston, please stop and give some thought to the following: Are you looking for a very young Boston Terrier with the true breed standard appearance who is in excellent health and is exceptionally well behaved? If your answer is yes, it is important for you to realize that while some of the dogs have all these attributes, the majority do not. If you are seeking the "perfect" Boston, a rescued Boston will probably not meet your expectations and may not be the dog you are looking for. However, if you truly want to open your heart and home to a less than perfect Boston Terrier who will love you like no other, please see our list of most deserving Bostons who need a family like yours! Q: When can I come see the Bostons that are available? Our Bostons reside in the homes of our volunteers; therefore, we have no facility for viewing. Q: I do not live in your service region of NC, SC, VA, or GA. Does that mean I cannot adopt from BTRNC? We do consider adoption out of this area for seniors, special needs Bostons and pairs of Bostons who must stay together. The applicant must be close enough to do a one day ground transport. Q: What do I need to do? Please complete the application referred to in this document. By far, the best way for you to be considered is for us to have each question answered accurately and completely on the application. Q: Will I receive notification of the status of my application? We receive a tremendous number of inquiries and applications; therefore, we cannot respond to all of them. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of sending your application, it is because we either do not have a dog that meets your specifications and/or we have concluded that adopting from us is not appropriate. Q: After I send you my completed application what happens next? If everything is in order on your application and we have or expect to have a dog that meets your specifications, our adoption coordinator will call you to further review and discuss your application. She will also contact the vet you provided for a reference. A home visit may be completed by one of our volunteers to meet you and evaluate your home for placement. Q: How long does all of this take? Some of the factors that influence this are whether we have a Boston that may meet your needs at the time you apply, the location of your home, availability of volunteers to do a home visit, etc. Therefore, it can take only a couple of weeks or it can take months. If you desire to adopt quickly, we suggest you adopt from your local animal shelter. Q: How much does it cost to adopt? Our adoption fee is $300.00 for Bostons under 8 years old and $150.00 for Bostons over 8 years old. This fee is used to pay for the complete veterinary check up, micro-chipping, spaying or neutering, heartworm testing, vaccinations, and other medical care the Bostons we rescue need. It also includes a leash, harness and appropriate ID tags Q: Where can I find the Adoption Application? You may access the application here or on the Available Dogs page |
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