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Adoptable Females

 

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Bee

	Age:  2-3 yrs Sex:   female Weight:  16 lbs Good with dogs:  not always at first but then warms up to them Good with cats: unknown Good with children:  seems ok with older kids Cratetrained:  yes Housetrained:  almost! Health concerns:  None Adoption fee: $300

Bee is a sweet girl who is smart and eager to learn.  Her foster family reports that she has some aggressive tendencies towards her toys when other dogs are around.  She was also a bit aggressive towards the other dogs at first but was ok with them once she gets used to them.  In reality, she's actually quite timid and will cower if she thinks she's going to be corrected.  We think her actions are based on insecurity - once she feels secure, she doesn't act this way.  She has apparently been passed around during her life and doesn't quite understand where she belongs.  She would love to find that one special family who can give her the home that she's been looking for where she can relax and enjoy life.  She loves to play with balls, squeaky toys, and with the other Boston in her foster home.  She also loves belly rubs.  Bee is eager for love and attention.

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Massey
Adoption Pending

	Age:  3 yrs Sex:   female Weight:  18 lbs Good with dogs:  yes Good with cats: unknown Good with children:  yes Cratetrained:  yes Housetrained:  almost! Health concerns:  None Adoption fee: $300

Massey came to us with her brother, Journey, because their owners didn't have the resources to care for them any longer and wanted the best for them.  She is an adorable girl who loves to snuggle and play.  She is happy to sit in your lap and be petted or take a nap with her "foster parents and siblings" on the couch. She will put her two front feet up on your lap to get your attention.   She really enjoys playing with the other foster dogs in her house, especially, the male.   She can get excitable when she plays but will settle down quickly if you verbally correct her.  She loves to chew on toys, especially the Kong with a treat inside.  She loves to explore around in the backyard, especially if you have a tennis ball for her to play with.  She doesn't like to be left alone, so it would be best if there was another dog to keep her company.  She does well in the crate and hasn't had any accidents in it so far.  If you say "Kennel" she will run right in the crate, and sit down awaiting a tasty reward for her obedience.   She doesn't respond to many other commands, yet, but we will be working on the basics with her throughout her stay with.  She is such an affectionate girl who really enjoys giving kisses and meeting EVERY human and dog she sees with excitement! 

Have you seen Massey's video??

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Trudy

	Age:  6 yrs Sex:   female Weight:  23 lbs Good with dogs:  unknown Good with cats: unknown Good with children:  unknown Cratetrained:  yes Housetrained:  working on it Health concerns:  None Adoption fee: $300

Trudy is being fostered with Stitch as they may be sisters from different litters.  Trudy loves to play and to chase toys but is the type that is not good at letting the toy go when she brings it back.  Trudy will go into her crate willingly, but sometimes will whine or bark, especially in the mornings when she thinks it is time for her to be let out.  Trudy loves people and will jump in your lap for attention.  Trudy gets along very well with Stitch most of the time, except when Stitch instigates a more serious fight.  Trudy is NOT housetrained but we are working on that.  Trudy may have been kept in a yard most of her life because she will try to bury nylabones inside the house.  At this point it may be best if she was adopted separately from Stitch.  More updates later.

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Stitch

	Age:  5 yrs Sex:   female Weight:  21 lbs Good with dogs:  unknown Good with cats: probably not Good with children:  unknown Cratetrained:  yes Housetrained:  working on it Health concerns:  None Adoption fee: $300

Stitch is being fostered with Trudy as they may be sisters from different litters.  Stitch is a very sweet dog that loves people and attention.  She likes to nap on or next to you.  She is very active and loves to chase toys and bring them back to you.  She is an alpha dog and she can get jealous if other dogs are getting attention.  Stitch gets along with Trudy most of the time, but they can get into serious fights when they are both excited or are both vying for attention.  Stitch does not like her crate and won't always go in willingly, but does not bark or whine when you put her in.  Stitch is NOT housetrained but we are working on that.  Stitch is a great dog and would benefit from basic obedience training.  Stitch would probably do best as an only dog or in a home with a submissive dog.  At this point it may be best if she was adopted separately from Trudy.  More updates later.

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Anoush
Adoption Pending

Age:  2-3 yrs Sex:   female Weight:  Good with dogs:  yes Good with cats: unknown Good with children:  no - would probably be intimidated Cratetrained:  yes Housetrained:  yes Health concerns:  None Adoption fee: $300

Anoush had a rough start to life and was very scared when she came to BTRNC foster care.  Although she remains shy, she has learned to trust her foster family.  She seeks out attention and will wag her little stub tail when she gets it.  She enjoys playing with toys.  She is fast friends with her foster brother, Little Bit, and has made friends with her dog sitter.  She likes to walk on the leash and ride in the car.  She is ready for a forever home with someone who has the patience to let her build her trust.  She would be happy with another dog in the house by may be intimidated by children.  Anoush hasn't always had a happy life but she still has lots of love to give and is ready to start that happy life she was promised with a new family.  Are you that family?

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Love, The Gabbards

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Bitsy

	Age:    2 years old Sex:   female Weight:  16 lbs Good with dogs:  Yes, after initial meeting Good with cats: Seems curious Good with kids:  Probably Crate trained: Yes Housetrained:  Yes Health Concerns: None Adoption fee: $300

Bitsy is a healthy two-year-old female Boston Terrier. She is house-broken, crate and leash trained, and loves car rides.  Part of her charm is that her front feet turn out and her tongue shows. She loves people, playing with dogs and is curious about cats. When she's gets tired, she will take a nap on your lap. She will benefit from basic obedience training; this should not be hard as he is highly motivated by treats.  She will do best with another active dog or as an only dog with plenty of playtime.  Bitsy is ready to find a family and hopes that they will come along soon!

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Bitsy, What a lovely lady you are! We wish we could give you a big hug! Kelly & Jack Sekely

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Mollie

	Age:    4 years old Sex:   female Weight:  30 lbs Good with dogs:  Not always, best as only dog Good with cats: No Good with kids:  Older kids (teens) Crate trained : Yes Housetrained:  Yes Health Concerns: None Adoption fee: $300

Mollie is a very sweet, affectionate dog who loves to cuddle up right next to you.  She is a rather large and strong dog who loves to go on long walks, play with rope toys, and chew her bones. She has a strong desire to please. She is very smart and alert and will bark to let you know when someone is at the door.  She greets everyone with friendly excitement and really wants to interact with humans and play ball with them or just lay next you and chew her bone.  She looks to her human for direction and would respond well to some basic obedience training so she knows her rules.  Mollie isn't always happy to share her home with other dogs. BTRNC does not recommend Mollie in a home with small children or other dogs/cats.

 
Mollie's foster mom recommends a forever family with older children where she can be an only dog and get all the attention. She responds well to lots of affection and closeness.  She is a really sweet girl who will thrive in an environment where she has a set routine and stability.  She will enjoy lots of love and attention she so much deserves.  Because Mollie is larger she is the perfect dog for someone who likes to go for long walks, she is one Boston Terrier who will definitely be able to keep up!

Have you seen Mollie's video???

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Julie Tee

	Age:    20-24 months Sex:   female Weight:  12 lbs Good with dogs:  Yes Good with cats: Curious but not aggressive Good with kids:  Unknown Crate trained : Yes - but doesn't like the crate Housetrained:  Yes Health Concerns: Allergy to plastic Adoption fee: $300

Julie Tee is a really sweet and loving dog who will follow her "mom" wherever she goes in the house.  She really loves to play with other dogs and is a high energy dog.  She will need a home with another dog to play with or if there isn't another dog, her family will need to give her a lot of exercise.  Julie can get stressed out easily which has caused her to have problems spitting up food and a possible ulcer from stress. This has been controlled with medication. She has probably been abandoned and moved around enough times in her life that new places have become a real source of stress for her.  Her adoptive family will need to be very patient with her as she adjusts to her new environment and it would help if the household were rather low-key.  She seems to have an allergy to plastic (her mouth turns red!) so plastic toys and dog bowls should be avoided.  Julie is ready to find the family that she fits in with the best and hopes that they will come along soon!

Have you read Julie Tee's blog??

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For Julie Tee from Lucy.

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Piper, Phoebe, and Paige

	Piper	Paige Adoption Pending
	Phoebe	Piper, Paige, and Phoebe were rescued at 4 weeks old from a desperate situation along with their mom, Sweet Pea and their brother, Leo (listed further below).  They will be available for adoption as soon as they are old enough to be spayed.

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Baby Doll

Age:   5-6 years Sex:   female Weight: 15 lbs Good with dogs:  Yes Good with cats: Unknown Good with kids:  Probably Crate trained : Yes - but may be vocal when she wants out Housetrained:  Yes Health Concerns: Mild luxating patellas Adoption fee: $300

Baby Doll came to us from an SC shelter.  She appears to be in good health overall.  She does have very mild luxating patellas but her foster mom has seen no signs of it bothering her - especially as she "runs like the wind" around the yard with the other dogs.  She gets along well with the other foster dogs in her home and seems to be a good natured girl.  Her foster mom says she is very sweet and very calm.  She would love to be under your feet, in your lap, or on your bed at all times. 

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Bertie
Adoption Pending

Age:   5 yrs old Sex:   female Weight: 22 lbs Good with dogs  Yes but may be happiest as only dog Good with cats:  Good with kids:  Yes Crate trained : Yes Housetrained:  Yes Health Concerns: None Adoption fee: $300

Bertie is as sweet as they come. She is very low maintance, fully housebroken, and crate and leash trained.  She loves nothing more than to find a quiet spot where she can lay in the sun.
She is very nurturing to children and will tolerate other dogs.  She would do best in a household that is quiet and where she would be an only dog or with another low key dog, She would make a great companion to anyone or even someone that does not have much of a yard, as she only likes to go out to do her business and come right back inside.

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Bertie's Sponsors

For sweet Bertie.  From Diana and Terry Lyons

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Pepper

Age:  10 yrs Sex:   female Weight:  22lbs Good with dogs:  Best as only dog Good with cats: No Good with children:  Older children as long as they aren't rough with her Cratetrained:  Unknown Housetrained:  Yes Health concerns:  None Adoption fee: see below

Pepper is not currently in BTRNC foster care.  Her family no longer has time for her and would like to find her a new home.  She would probably do best as an only dog as she's never been properly socialized with other dogs and doesn't behave towards them.  She walks well on a leash and must be on a leash or in a fenced yard when taken out of the house. She is reliably house trained. She loves to go for walks and car rides and enjoys play time with her toys.  She also enjoys being outside where she can run and play.  Small children or very busy households would probably intimidate Pepper.  She does better with older children as long as they are gentle with her.  She's fearful of thunderstorms and is shy around strangers.  She likes to sit in laps or sit on the couch and watch TV with her people and would enjoy being in a household where her family can spend time with her. For more information about Pepper, please contact betsysbostons@aol.com

 

 

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Adoptable Males

 

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Journey

	Age:   9-12 months Sex:   male Weight:  16 lbs Good with dogs: yes Good with cats: unknown Good with children: probably but will jump up for attention Housetrained:  working on it Cratetrained: yes Health concerns:              Adoption fee: $300

Journey is a very sweet boy with a lot of puppy left in him.  He is very playful and wags his whole butt when he is happy!  His fur is thick and soft and he is like a big teddy bear.  Indoors or out, Journey will stay right by your side.  He knows his name and comes immediately when called.  When we leave the house, Journey stays peacefully in his crate and enjoys the peanut butter Kong we place inside.  He is a powerful chewer but hasn’t attempted to chew on anything he isn’t supposed to.  He also rides well in the car.  Journey currently has foster brothers and sisters of all sizes and gets along very well with all of them.  However, he will steal other puppies’ food if given the opportunity!  He would benefit from obedience training with his forever family because he jumps up when he is happy.  Journey is very loving and would make a beautiful addition to an accepting family.

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Bruno

	Age:   3.5 -5 years Sex:   male Weight:  lbs Good with dogs: yes Good with cats: unknown Good with children: probably Housetrained:  Cratetrained: Health concerns: very slight heart murmur              Adoption fee: $300

Bruno is a sweet guy who loves to play ball and give kisses.  He plays well with the other dogs he's met so far and is very social with humans.  He is currently in foster care at Dogtopia Cary where he hangs out with the doggie daycare crowd in the playroom during the day.  He can be found on their webcams from 7:30am-11:30am and 2:30pm-6:30pm. 

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Scooter

	Age:   4 year Sex:   male Weight: 23 lbs Good with dogs: yes Good with cats: yes - ignores them Good with children: yes Housetrained:  yes    Cratetrained: yes Health concerns:              Adoption fee: $300

If you are looking for a full time cuddler, this boy is for you! Scooter was rescued as a pup from an abusive home and is still skittish in some situations.  He is more affectionate towards women than men and cowers when he thinks he may be scolded.  He is happy sitting close to his human companion, putting his head on your shoulder and being loved on!  He lives for car rides, walks, and following his human around the house looking for adventure.  Scooter gets along fine with his foster brothers and sisters but prefers human contact to playing with the other kids. He is a perfect companion dog which would fit into a family setting or the best friend of a single person.  Scooter comes to us as owner surrender from a loving household.  He is trained, responds well to instructions and adapted very well to his foster home.

Have you seen Scooter's video?

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Oreo

	Age:   1 year Sex:   male Weight: 10 lbs Good with dogs: yes Good with cats: unknown Good with children: unknown  Housetrained:  Cratetrained: Health concerns: malnourished              Adoption fee: $300

Oreo was picked up from a SC shelter as an owner surrender who was scheduled to be put to sleep.  Thank goodness someone alerted us. He weighs approximately 10 lbs, should be 15 to 18 lbs.  He was 1 year old in January.  At 5 months he weighted 8 lbs, per his vet.  We will have more info when we receive the vet records.   He already is sleeping and feeling very comfortable at his foster mom's house.  He eats very small meals 5 to 6 times a day.  I think he knows he is safe and will have food, be warm, and taken care of now.  He is a very good puppy and so very sweet.  He wants to be loved, give kisses and tries to play.  We will post more info about Oreo as his foster mom gets to know him.

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To Oreo, Love Kim and Boris
Sending some LOVE for sweet Oreo. Teresa Faulkiner

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Dude and Causey
Adoption Pending

	Age:   5 years Sex:   males Weight: 12-15 lbs Good with dogs: yes seem to be Good with cats: seem to be Good with children: unknown - ok with a quiet child but upset by boisterous children Housetrained:  yes Cratetrained: yes Health concerns: Causey is deaf              Adoption fee: $600

That is Dude on the left and Causey on the right. Causey is completely deaf and Dude is his caretaker. We have decided we cannot separate them. Dude makes sure Causey knows to come and eat, to go to bed, to come when called, to go outside to play. They are litter mates and have been together all their lives. The two were not actually abused physically, but they were neglected to the point of being left outside, underfed, having fleas and sores and no human contact.  Although, still a little on the thin side, they are opening up and their true Boston personalities are coming out.  They weigh between 12 - 15 pounds now, seem to like the cat, love their crate, and go right into it when they are tired. They play well with the other dogs in their foster home in the best manner they know. They did not like the neighbor's grandchildren, who were loud and boisterous, but they did well with another child who was more quiet and calm around them.
    Their forever family must be ready to take both since we believe Causey would be completely lost without Dude. The other day Causey could not see Dude and began trembling. Dude went up behind him and touched his back with his nose, very lightly, and Causey quit trembling and turned to Dude. At dinner, Causey always saves a few bites in his bowl for Dude.  His dependence is heartwarming, plus they play so well together.  We hope that the right family will come along that will be willing to adopt this darling pair.

Have you seen our blog??

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Thank you Dude & Causey for your beautiful story of love and friendship. - Allison Stori

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Lancaster

	Age:   6 years Sex:   male Weight: 32 lbs Good with dogs: yes Good with cats: unknown Good with children: yes @ the vet's office Housetrained:  yes Cratetrained: yes Health concerns: 2 mast cell tumors removed; HW positive              Adoption fee: $300

Lancaster (aka Rocky) came to BTRNC when his Mom and Dad moved and could not take him with them.  Their children were not able to care for him either, so he was turned over to Animal Control.  Lancaster is the sweetest big boy, so calm and laid back.  Everyone at the vet clinic fell in love with this sweet boy.  Lancaster plays with a few selected toys but loves to run with my other dogs.  His favorite past time is to snuggle in your lap.  Because he is HW positive, he will need to undergo treatment before he is ready to move on to his new family.

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Lancaster's Sponsors:

For Lancaster - Love, Kelly Brunk

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Deacon
Adoption Pending

	Age:   20 months Sex:   male Weight: 28 lbs Good with dogs: yes Good with cats: seems curious Good with children: probably Housetrained:  yes Cratetrained: yes Health concerns: none              Adoption fee: $300

Deacon is a very sweet and loving Boston.  He is house-broken, crate and leash trained, loves car rides, chew toys and stuffed toys.  He is still young and loves to play.  He loves to cuddle on your lap and when prompted, he will "give you a hug"!  He loves all people and dogs and is curious about cats.  He is a bit of an escape artist; if allowed he will scoot out the door and explore the neighborhood.  Luckily he is very food motivated, he can be caught with a box of Milkbone treats.  He can be a bit food aggressive, but this is easily solved by feeding him in his crate.  He will do best with another active dog or as an only dog with plenty of playtime.  He loves to sleep in bed with you, but he is also very good about going into his crate in the bedroom.  Not only will Deacon be lucky to find the right family, but they will be lucky to find him!  He is such a nice boy! 

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Deacon's Sponsors:

Deacon, you are such a good dog! We know you will find a new home soon.  Love, The Tempas family
Deacon, we hope we get to meet you. You sound like such a sweet boy! -Kelly & Jack Sekely

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Murray

		Age:   4 years Sex:   male Weight: 22 lbs Good with dogs: yes Good with cats: unknown Good with children: prob better with older children because of his energy level Housetrained:  yes Cratetrained: yes Health concerns: none              Adoption fee: $300

Murray is an exuberant, playful little guy. He loves to take long walks, and cuddle with humans. He's very non confrontational with other dogs and he shows very little to no dominance over other dogs. Murray came to foster care without any known commands or rules, but in a very short time he has been very receptive to new rules and training. He wants and tries very hard to please. He's very excitable so a consistant leader is needed to keep him in place.

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Bailey

	Age:   8 months Sex:   male Weight: 22 lbs Good with dogs: yes Good with cats: unknown Good with children: yes Housetrained:  yes Cratetrained: yes Health concerns: none              Adoption fee: $300

Bailey is a very friendly, sweet and outgoing Boston Terrier.  When anyone walks in the door, he is there to greet them with open arms.  He also loves kids and interacts with my kids all the time.  He wants to cuddle with you and be with you at all times.  He also enjoys playing with his golden retriever sisters.  It wears him out so he can take a nice long nap.  He loves to fetch, go for walks, ride in the car, chew his nylabones and stuffed toys, give you kisses at any given time as long as you want them.  Since he is still young, he is learning his manners – to be patient, sitting, and to love sleeping in his crate (he knows when it’s bed time and goes in there willingly).    

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Bo

	Age:   1.5  yrs Sex:   male Weight: 23.5 lbs Good with dogs: yes - very playful! Good with cats: unknown Good with children: yes, likes to jump on them Housetrained:  almost Cratetrained: ok during the day but wants to be out with the humans at night Health concerns: none              Adoption fee: $300

Bo is a very handsome and energetic BT that still thinks he is a puppy. He loves to play with other dogs and his humans and has trouble settling down when playtime is over. He will need a family that will commit the time and effort into dog lessons to bring out Bo’s full potential. He loves walks and racing around the house practicing his BT 500. Bo loves kids and other dogs, and will jump on them if not corrected. He does well in his crate during the day but will cry if left in it at night, preferring to sleep with his humans under the covers at the foot of the bed. Bo is very healthy and will be a great companion for a patient person or family who will invest in teaching him the ropes.

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Preston

	Age:   2 years Sex:   male Weight: 18 lbs Good with dogs: yes Good with cats: unknown but probably would be Good with children: unknown but probably would be Housetrained:  yes Cratetrained: yes Health concerns:  none              Adoption fee: $300

Preston is as sweet as they come.  His foster mom reports that he is very well-mannered, friendly, playful and loving.  If he isn't playing, he just wants to sit by you or at your feet - just wants to be near you.  He hasn't been around cats or children in his foster home, but he is so friendly and good natured that we think he would be fine with either.

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Tiny Tim

	Age:   2 years Sex:   male Weight: Good with dogs: fine with submissive dogs Good with cats: Good with children: Housetrained:  working on it Cratetrained:  Health concerns:              Adoption fee: See below

Tiny Tim is not in BTRNC foster care and was found wandering in Harlan, KY.  He has been neutered, dewormed, and is UTD on shots. He is heartworm negative. He is a reverse brindle, probably 2 years old, wants to be the center of attention (would do fine with a submissive dog) and likes to sleep in the Big Bed. If you would be interested in adopting Tiny Tim, please contact Dee at dholbrook5411@charter.net

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Leo
Adoption Pending

	Leo was rescued from a desperate situation along with his mom, Sweet Pea, and his 3 sisters when they were only 4 weeks old.  He will be available for adoption once he is old enough to be neutered.

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Roscoe

Age:  6 yrs Sex:   male Weight:  24 lbs Good with dogs: yes - but not dominant males Good with cats: unknown Good with children:yes Housetrained:  yes Cratetrained: yes Health concerns: none Adoption fee: $300

My name is Roscoe and sadly, my owners had to give me up because they were moving to a place that wouldn't allow me to come.  Can you imagine?!  I'm a great dog - my foster owners agree.  I'm a fabulous family pet - quiet in my crate, no teeth when I'm playing, and like my fellow BTs.  I love, love, love attention!  Can you make a place for me in your heart and home?  If so, I promise I will be your forever friend.  I will help you lose weight by taking you on long walks or short jogs as often as you can go.  I will listen intently (while you scratch behind my ears) to all of your stories and never judge.  Finally, if you'll let me, I'll curl up at your feet in the bed, protect you and keep you warm every night.  Please fill out the application and say you'll love me!  If you can't take me home, you can always donate so that I can be "tutored" at the vet on Nov 16th.  They did say tutored, didn't they?!

Have you seen Roscoe's blog??

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To my Roscoe!  We love you and miss you very much.  May you soon find a special home.  Love, Stacie Brown

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Diesel S.

Age:   3.5 years Sex:  male Weight:  23 lbs Good with dogs:  yes Good with cats:  Probably so Good with children: yes - may be too excitable for very young children Cratetrained:  yes Housetrained:  yes Health concerns:  food and environmental allergies; corneal dystrophy Adoption fee:  $300

Diesel has grown by leaps and bounds over the past month.  The proper diet, coupled with allergy medication and regular bathing, has him looking like a new dog.  His foster family was delighted to discover that he already understands basic obedience commands.  They are working towards reinforcing the commands he knows while introducing him to new ones and improving his leash manners.  Diesel does not seem to have had a lot of social interaction with other dogs, so his foster brothers are trying to teach him the proper way to play.  Diesel will thrive in a home where boundaries are set and enforced on a consistent basis and will reward your efforts with his kisses and antics.

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Diesel's Sponsors

Mario and Rebecca Mazzarella
Bryan and Kathleen Crispens
Susan Crispens

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Zack

Age:  22 months Sex:  male Weight: 24 lbs Good with dogs:  Acts aggressive towards dogs other than those he lives with Good with cats:  No probably not Good with children: No - not suitable for a home with children Cratetrained:  yes Housetrained:  yes Health concerns:  Needs prednisone periodically to control allergies Adoption fee:  $300

Zack does not currently reside in BTRNC foster care.  Zack is a very affectionate dog to adults and is protective. He would be very good as the only dog or with a puppy that could be introduced to him to raise.  He tends to act aggressive towards dogs he sees when out in the yard. He needs a home that will provide him lots of love and a fenced in yard to chase squirrels. Zack needs to go to a home without children - he acts aggressive towards children and will bite.  He loves to go for car rides, go for walks, and go out in a fenced back yard.  For more information about Zack, please contact darlene7695@yahoo.com

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Captain

Age:  7 years Sex:  male Weight: 24 lbs Good with dogs:  yes - except intact males Good with cats:  unknown Good with children: unknown but probably so Cratetrained:  doesn't go in willingly but does ok once inside Housetrained:  yes Health concerns:  None Adoption fee:  $300

Captain has adjusted wonderfully to home life and the routine in his foster home.  He has been working hard on not having any accidents in the house. The key to Captain’s victory is 3 to 4 quick trips outside a day and limited water intake.  If water was left out for his convenience he would drink until his little heart was content!!  Captain still isn’t fond of his crate and we are working on training him to go inside willingly, however once he is inside he is a good boy!  Captain’s favorite activities are chewing on his rawhides and his dental bone (he could do it for hours!), and snuggling up with a big fluffy blanket.  He literally wraps himself up inside the blanket so that every part of his body his covered.  If one word was used to describe Captain it would it would be “cuddler”! We have discovered that Captain does not get along with intact male dogs and will initiate fights when near them.  Captain loves his foster sisters (Boston Terriers) though. He appears to get along with all other dogs.

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Captain's Sponsors

Claire and Richard Gabbard

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Kelso

Age:  10 months Sex:   male Weight:  21 lbs Good with dogs:  yes Good with cats: unknown Good with children: older children - too excitable at this age for younger children Cratetrained:  Yes Housetrained:  Almost Health concerns:  None Adoption fee: $300

Kelso is all "puppy".  He has come so very far in such a short time.  He has learned to play with dogs and toys.  He goes in his crate when asked, and comes when called. He does like to chew, so he has to be watched, even with a good supply of nylabones. His foster mom reports that he is a sweet boy and just wants to be cuddled.  He is getting along well with the other dogs in his foster home.  He is a high energy dog and would do best in a very active family that can help him release his energy!

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Kelso's Sponsors:

Claire and Richard Gabbard

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Little Bit

Age:  3 years Sex:   male Weight:  29 lbs Good with dogs:  Usually playful Good with cats: Unknown Good with children: May be too excitable for young kids Cratetrained:  Yes Housetrained:  Yes Health concerns:  Flea allergies - easily controlled with a good flea prevention program Adoption fee: $300

This loving boy has proved to be a great companion to his foster mom as well as his canine foster sister.   He is happy to ride in the car, go for a walk, sit on the couch, play with his sister, get his belly rubbed and just about anything else you want him to do. He is friendly to everyone he meets.  He barks infrequently and only briefly.  He shows no aggression around his food bowl while eating and you can do just about anything with him. He goes to the crate in the evening easily (of course, he gets a treat). This is a real people dog and would also be very happy to have other dogs to play with. Its hard to believe that he was given up because prior owners did not want to pay for a flea infection. That issue has been fully resolved. He takes frontline every month and has had no problem with fleas since.  His picture doesnt do justice to his wonderful BT face. 

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Little Bit's Sponsors

Claire and Richard Gabbard

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Echo

Age:  6 years Sex:   male Weight:  29 lbs Good with dogs:  Yes Good with cats: Unknown Good with children: Probably older children Cratetrained:  Yes Housetrained:  Yes Health concerns:  None Adoption fee: $300

Echo was pulled from a shelter.  His personality is sweet, though it has taken several months to get him to open up.   His foster mom takes him for rides in the car regularly and he gets excited just having her get the leash.  He's just an older quiet fellow that likes to be wherever people are, like sitting in the sun and having late night snacks in bed!  He has never had an accident in the house, barks to go out and come back in and has no problem being in a crate as long as he's not the only one in it while people are home.  He still loves belly rubs!!!!

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Echo's Sponsors

Claire and Richard Gabbard

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Charlie

Age:  4 yrs old Sex:   Male Weight:  Good with dogs:  Can show aggression if handler is not firm with him Good with cats:  unknown Good with children:  Would do best if not around children - they make him too excited Cratetrained:  yes Housetrained:  yes Health concerns:  None Adoption fee: $300

Charlie is fabulous on a leash and enjoys going for walks.  Charlie would be best suited for a quieter home – adults only.  He is good around children but just gets too excitable.  He needs a strong willed owner who will not be intimidated by him and who is willing to continue to work with him on correct behaviors.  Charlie is a well mannered boy most of the time, but will quickly take advantage of an owner who isn't alpha and who doesn't swiftly correct him when he misbehaves. He learns very quickly and this is a good thing.  However he also learns quickly what he can get away with and where you will be inconsistent.  For the right owner, he will make a fabulous pet.

Charlie is available for adoption only to families who have experience with challenging dog behavior and experience or an interest in continued dog training.

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Charlie's Sponsors

Walt Dunlap

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Dio

Age:  2 years

Sex:  male

Weight: 25 lbs

Good with dogs:  ok with larger dogs- needs to be an only dog

Good with cats: probably not

Good with children:  no

Housetrained: yes

Cratetrained: yes

Health concerns:

Adoption fee:  $200 (owner to donate fee to BTRNC)

Dio is not in BTRNC foster care. He is a BT mix who resides with his current family. His family is hoping to re-home him into a living situation with no other pets and experience with dominant personalities. Dio is an alpha male and will try to assert his dominance over other pets and the humans in his life.  He is possessive of chew toys and has a history of growling and/or snapping at his owners should they try to take a chew toy from him. Dio has completed basic canine training and knows sit, stay and shake. Although at times, very dominant, Dio can also be very sweet lavishing kisses and asking for belly rubs. Dio is best suited to an individual or couple experienced with alpha personalities and/or willing to pursue training.  Please contact bethanysenkowsky@yahoo.com if you would like to discuss Dio further.

  

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Trixie

Trixie is a senior Boston that was rescued from a shelter in NC with a severe case of heartworms.  Unfortnately, she suffered severe complications after undergoing heartworm treatment which requires her to be on daily medication for the rest of her life.  The vet has also determined that Trixie's heart is too weak for her to undergo surgery to remove her damaged eye.  Thankfully it does not appear to be causing her any pain. Trixie loves to sit and cuddle on the couch but is so polite; she waits to be invited first.  She is completely housebroken but doesn't like other dogs much.  Trixie is indifferent to cats.  Trixie sleeps peacefully in her own little bed at night, and naps a good portion of the day.  She loves to take walks around the neighborhood, sniffing everything along the way.  Trixie does require daily eye drops which she takes with no problems, and is on a special diet because she suffers from irritable bowel syndrome.  Please consider sponsoring Trixie to assist with the cost of her monthly medications.

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Trixie's Sponsors

Jim Walker

Sarah Qualman

Kelly Brunk

Jennifer Mclean

Melody Steines

Shakti Subramanian

Mellissa Best

Kathy Martin

Dawn Stewart

Lauren Fisher

Peggy Longenecker

For Trixie.  From Tasha and Chico.

From Patrick and Roxanne.

Petra Belair

I wish Trixie the best.  Once that eye is out and taken care of she will feel so much better.  Hang in there trooper!  -Cindy

Kathy Quartana

This gift is for Trixie and Molly Brown.  Thank God they have you!  With love and prayers from Dolly and Boogie.

We love the BTRNC and all the hard work is so appreciated.  These are the most loving dogs ever and our family hopes Trixie gets well and finds a furever home.  The Terry Family

Linda Royal

Alexis Gross

Keep fighting, sweet Trixie!  We are all pulling for you!  Love, Claudia Lange, Sunny, Kodi, and Gypsy

Sylvia Leach

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Andie

 

Andie is an 8 year old female who arrived in BTRNC foster care in fall of 2008.  We recognized immediately that Andie had serious medical problems ranging from limited vision to pelvic, mammary, and rectal tumors.  In January 2009, Andie underwent a colonoscopy which resulted in a diagnosis of colon cancer.  Surgery and chemotheraphy would devastate Andie and would add only months to her life. It was decided she would return to her foster home and resume her normal activities for as long as her health would allow.   Andie resides in a hospice situation with her foster family. Andie's foster mom reports, Andie is a super sweet, loyal dog. She likes to be close to someone and will follow me around the house. She loves to be petted and loved on. Often when she looks at you she will lay her ears back. She wants to be around people as much as possible. She is not thrilled at being left alone. Andie is fortunate to live out her life with a family who adores her.

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Andie's Sponsors

For sweet Andie, we hope you get all the love you deserve! Laura Ricci

To sweet Andie! I remember well how precious you are!Enjoy your final days on earth until you will be free to run and play with no health problems when you cross the rainbow bridge. Love,Jan

Patrick Mcintyre

Ann Grimes

Amy Foster

Carla Hackaday

Happy Valentine's Day
Beau, Shuggartt, Grayson, Olivia

The Richmond BT Meet Up

With love and snuggles,
Your fur friend Quinn Uhl

For Andie- From, Lilian Salieb

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Kacie

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Kaci's Sponsors:

Kaci Sweetie,
How we'd love to love up on you forever! Here's wishing you a perfect forever family! Hope your itchys fade away quickly. Woof! Woof! - Sam Uhl

This is for precious Kaci. I would love to cuddle you right now! Nancy Cates

Petra Belair

We love you all! From Tina & John Gooding,  Kyle, JJ and Spike

Happy Valentine's Day
Beau, Shuggartt, Grayson, Olivia

Monica Hucks

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Oscar

Oscar has been diagnosed with cancer. He resides in a permanent foster home with a volunteer experienced with providing care for terminally ill dogs. 

September 2008 Update: Oscar is doing very well indeed. We walk at least a mile every day and he has learned to enjoy playing in the creek and socializing with all the other dogs we meet in the Park. He is on a very restricted diet for his allergies. His skin does well on that diet ( when I can keep him from stealing the cat’s food.)  He had to give up eating from a plastic bowl because he is allergic to plastic. Oscar also has a fondness for cantaloupe. He kept pulling the rinds out of the compost pile, so now I buy cantaloupe for him, and he usually has a nice serving just before bedtime. Oscar has a sense of humor and likes to pretend that he is going to chase the cat. He likes to dig in the dirt and it is so cute to see him start a hole. He never gets very far, but he makes a great beginning. Then he prances away.  He does not have to take any meds now, and his breathing is good... Oscar snores with more enthusiasm than any Boston I have ever known, and that’s saying a great deal! ...When the weather is cool enough, he sleeps snuggled up against me with his head on the pillow. It’s been so hot, he has slept on his own bed most of the summer, but on cool nights he is my bed buddy. Male Bostons can be so sweet and Oscar is among the sweetest.

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Oscar's Sponsors:

Kisses to Oscar-you sweet boy! Cindi and Del

For Oscar, with love from Bettie and Smitty and in loving memory of Duke

Barbra Barrameda

Happy Valentine's Day
Beau, Shuggartt, Grayson, Olivia

In loving memory of Daddy.  From Kim and Boris (Boston Terrier)

Norma Lugar

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Willis

Willis found refuge with BTRNC by sheer luck.  A volunteer with a fellow breed rescue stopped into a local shelter to inquire about a bulldog. No bulldog was to be found, but a lovely female Boston Terrier caught her attention. When she asked about the dog, the shelter worker mentioned than an older male Boston Terrier had been brought in as a stray that very day. If left unclaimed, he too would be available for adoption soon.  The volunteer brought the female home and anxiously awaited word on the male. Days later, that volunteer made the familiar trip to the shelter to rescue Willis.

Willis suffers from serious eye problems. He was initially diagnosed with Endothelial Degeneration, Corneal Lipid Dystrophy, early cataracts, and healed ulcers with scaring. In late January, Willis experienced a corneal rupture. The eye perforated again in early February so surgery was performed.

While in the hospital, an appointment with an internist was scheduled to investigate the cause of Willis' persistent hair loss and vomiting. An ultrasound showed a mass on Willis' spleen. An aspiration of the mass pointed to a mast cell tumor on his spleen. The mast cells had already infiltrated the cells of the spleen and were intertwined in the stromal cells of the spleen.  Numerous mast cells in the background blood indicate that systemic mast cell disease is almost certainly present. The prognosis for Willis is grave. His vet thinks Willis has about 3 months to live. Chemotherapy may offer him a little more time but the strain on his body would be too much.  Willis' foster mom will make him comfortable for however long he has left. He will continue to enjoy the company of his foster siblings, he will continue napping in his favorite laundry basket and he will continue to be the apple of his foster mother's eye.

Please support Willis during his time of need. His medical bills have been extensive and will continue as we keep him comfortable.

 September 2009 update:  Willis has had some slight setbacks in his health.  He recently developed an ulcer in one eye and a bacterial infection in his other eye.  The medication he takes for his cancer suppresses his immune system which makes it more difficult to treat the bacterial infection.  Otherwise he is doing quite well and enjoys going outside to lay in the sun.  His vets have both remarked on how much he has improved since when they first saw him.

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Willis' Sponsors:

For Willis
Praying for your restored vision.
Charles and Mary Jane

For Willis! What a beautiful,sweet face you have!!! We can't wait until you can see it for yourself!!! Love,Nanci and Henri in memory of Pete

Wishing you healthier eyes and improved vision!  
Beau and Charlie in remembrance of Pepper, Jazzmine and Millie.

I pray you get to "see" Christmas Willis sweetie!
Love, Your fur pal Quinn

For Willis, for a wonderful new and bright life!
Ty & Bianka Stumpf

Willis, you are in very good hands and we are all praying
for your recovery. Jim Hawkins

Willis - you are in my prayers. I hope your days are filled with all the things you love. - Linda

To Willis-I hope you enjoy every moment of your loving foster home. I will be thinking of you-Jeter

Proceeds from the Build-A-Bear Bear Hugs Foundation grant fund assisted with the medical expenses of this foster dog

Willis,
You are so special.  You are loved.  Lisa

Sarah Qualman

We love you all! From Tina & John Gooding,  Kyle, JJ and Spike

Happy Valentine's Day
Beau, Shuggartt, Grayson, Olivia

Linda Royal

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The BTRNC Adoption Fee includes:

Alter Heartworm test Vaccinations Microchip
Harness, leash, ID tag

Please note: All dogs are fostered in private homes and are not available for viewing.

 

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