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Upcoming Events - For more details about these upcoming events and those scheduled for upcoming months, check out the MABTR website!

MABTR is hosting Santa photo days at PetSmart! All events are 11:00 am to 4:00

pm. The cost is just $10 which includes a colored photo and holiday frame. Take a

picture of just the pets or the whole family with Santa!

December 1, Saturday - Glendale, CO - 4300 East Alameda Avenue

December 2, Sunday - Omaha, NE - 715 South 72nd Street (72nd and

Pacific)

December 8, Saturday - Omaha, NE - ShadowLake - 7903 Towne

Center Parkway

December 8, Saturday - Olathe, KS - 15255 W 119th Street

December 15, Saturday - Liberty, MO - 8500 North Evanston Avenue

December 16, Sunday - Omaha, NE - Oakview - 3103 Oak View Drive

December 15, Saturday - Visit Marycrest Assisted Living is in Denver, CO - Join MABTR with your own personal dog visiting Serenity Residence which is home to adults over the age of 65 who require assistance or supervision with daily activities which prevent them from living independently. Location is at 2850 Columbine

Road. Please RSVP if you are able to attend - 303.475.8155 cell or ccmarques4@msn.com. Since it will be the holiday season I asked if we could give the residents a small gift. Marycrest administration was thrilled with this

MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue December 2012

Remember your picture with

Santa at PetSmart

2013 MABTR -shirt

now available

Adoptable Dog of the Month — ELLIE Eligible for the Golden Paws Program. My name is Ellie. I am 7 yrs old and weigh 25 pounds. The family I grew up with had to move to an assisted care facility. I need a home with no other dogs, and it is probably best not to live with small children. I am

being fostered in WDM, IA.

I am cuddly and in need of some time together every day. I love to lay next to you or sit on your lap. I like to go on walks and do very well on the leash. I get excited about going out whether it is for a walk or a ride in the car. I am a bit of a watchdog, and I do bark occasionally. Since I have been with my foster human, I have lost my excess weight. For the past year, I have not eaten people food, but before that I was overfed. They call me “Ellie Belly” even

though I have lost weight. I need lots of good belly rubs. I will chew on a big rawhide bone for days, and I like to fetch a play

bone, too. A great day includes a couple of short walks or a ride in the car, something to chew on for a while, having my

belly rubbed and cuddling with you.

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FOSTER HOMES NEEDED

IA, MN, NE, CO, MO, KS

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Greeting

Cards

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Pictures are of

MABTR Rescue

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Shop Early for Holiday Gifts If you have not already check out MABTR’s Boston Bay online shopping store for great items for Boston lovers and their dogs.

New items this month

*2013 MABTR Rescue Calendar—12 month wall calendar in full color of over 70 Bostons/Boston mixes—Limited supply *Rescue Coffee Roast—Caf or Decaf with MABTR’s logo. 6 oz bag of Classic Columbi-an Supremo/Arabica Blend – 100% Ground *Winter coat for your dog made as ordered to fit them just right.

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Donations and Fundraising Update

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION!

$250—Hawkeye Boston Terrier Club

$200—Linda L

$176– Network for Good

$100– Shelly M., Tiffany C., Jean C.

$75– Suzanne F.

$50– Leslee L., Raymond N., Cari H., Ann A., Audrey C.

$20– Ashley H., Jim L., Leslie M., Jared R., L:isa W., Roberta C.

$15– Cory S.

$10—Pam M.

MAKE A DONATION IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE AND MABTR WILL SEND A CARD TO THE FAMILY

$100-In memory of our Mimi, $20-In memory of Lucy

Click to donate!

Monthly Raffle — Boston Print Fleece Blanket

Hand knotted double fleece blanket. Front is a

print of various dog breeds including our

favorite, the Boston Terrier. Back side is light

brown marble print. Washable. Measures 50

inches x 72 inches fitting perfectly over a twin

bed to keep us all warm.

You can play with as little as $1, but the best

deal is 35 chances for $20!

Click here for more information.

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November Raffle Winner Connie G of Higginsville, MO Monthly Raffle Earnings—$439

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MABTR Monthly Alumni — Minnie & Charlotte

February 27, 2011, started out like any other cold winter morning. Edward (9) and Phoebe (13) slipped out from under the covers and ran outside to potty. As they raced back in, they grabbed a treat from me and hopped back on the bed to enjoy it, while I got ready for work. Later when I got ready to leave I called them to come down for their off-to-work treat. Edward raced right down, Phoebe didn't. When I went to check on her, I found that she was dead. I don't know if she had a heart attack, but she was lying there with the treat still between her paws. Whatever the cause, I was heartbroken and Edward was without a companion.

I've always adopted rescue dogs, so I went online to see who had Bostons for adoption. I found MABTR, and filled out an application. Within days I was connected with Minnie, who was seven. Her family was getting a divorce and she was left out of the picture. Their loss was definitely my gain.

That night I got a call from another foster mother, who didn't realize I'd already agreed to take Minnie. She had a little girl named Spot (who I renamed Charlotte), who had been released from a puppy mill. She needed to be with a family who had other dogs, since she'd never been given the opportunity to be one herself. How could I say no?

Charlotte showed up several days later, courtesy of Harold the trucker. Her foster mother had described her as "very very very shy." That was an understatement; not only was she shy but she was terrified of everything around her. It took a long time for me to inch close enough to touch her, and I knew it would take a long time for me to earn her trust.

Minnie arrived the following week, by way of C.A.R.E. transport. Minnie is mini in stature, but definitely is living proof of the old saying "dynamite comes in small packages." She immediately took charge of everything, organized all the toys, and let Edward and Charlotte know who was in charge. They were both happy with that; Edward was excited to have other dogs around again, and Charlotte needed someone to teach her how to be a dog.

So now I have three little doggies running around the house. Charlotte has made huge strides in learning how to be a dog, and just loves to take rides and walks. She even has a little dance she does when the leashes come out, she wiggles so much that she almost loses her balance. Minnie continues to rule the roost, and Edward is content with his little harem.

And I'm just happy that I'm fortunate enough to have these sweet little creatures living with me. Thank you MABTR!! Marilyn Davidson

Are you ready for some football?

MABTR is excited to announce the return of this exciting fundraiser.

Pick the winning teams & you win!

$5.00 gives you a chance to win!

(1/2 of the money collected will go to the weekly winner & the other half to Mid America Boston Rescue).

This will be a weekly fundraiser until football season is over so you decide what weeks you want to play.

The weekly winner will be contact via email and phone.

Click here for more instructions and to purchase your weekly pick card

Football Pool Winners in November: So far the pool has made $497.50 for MABTR Week 9 - Kimberly from NE

Week 10 - Jim from MN

Week 11 - Paul from MN

Week 12 - Gary from CO

Football Pool Fundraiser

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Puppy Socialization By Victoria Rose

Canine Training Solutions

This is the most-important thing people need to know about dogs! Socialization is vital to puppies because it sets the foundation for the rest of their lives. It's the single most-important need pups have. Their key socialization period is from three to 16 weeks. (This is also the time when the puppy learns more quickly than at any other time in his life. In addition, what he learns during this period will stay with him for life.) Responsible breeders start the process, then send their puppies to new homes at the optimal age of 7½ weeks. The new owners then have 8½ weeks to accustom the pups to various types of people, animals, situations,

environments and experiences. Work hard that two months – it pays off big-time!

Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about little puppies! - Gene Hill

Early socialization, done correctly, builds confidence. Confident puppies usually become stable adults. If not socialized, as a rule, they become fearful. Timid dogs are often miserable, and much more likely to bite. About 4.5 million people are bitten each year in the United States, with more than 800,000 of those bites requiring medical attention. Most of the victims who receive medical attention are children, half of whom are bitten in the face. Make thorough socialization of your youngster your top priority so you don’t suffer the hazards (from his running away terrified on the 4th of July to disfiguring a child) inherent in owning an under-confident dog.

Feb 2006-Aug 2012

The year is coming to an end and we all

have those last tax deductible

donations we were needing to make.

Think MidAmerica Boston Terrier

Rescue when that time comes. We are

a 501c3 organization.

Remember that MidAmerica Boston

Terrier Rescue is run by the hearts of

volunteers and operates strictly on

donations. We can't achieve our

mission alone. Generous donations

from kind people like you sustain

us with the financial support necessary

to care for hundreds of homeless

Bostons we take in every year.

Make your donation today—click here

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The best way to get a puppy is to ask for a baby brother –

and they’ll settle for a puppy every time. – Winston Pendelton

You, friends and strangers should handle, hold and hug him regularly, as well as look into his eyes, ears

and mouth, examine his genitals and fiddle with his teeth, paws and nails (all of which your veterinarian and groomer will thank you for later) before he’s 4 months old. In addition, also have him: Encounter dozens of children, babies and toddlers and adults of all shapes, sizes and mannerisms. Meet people with floppy hats, umbrellas, canes, crutches and wheelchairs. Greet the letter carrier, meter read-er and UPS driver. Hang out with kids on skate boards and bikes. Play with lots of dogs (don’t let them dominate or bully him). Watch cats, birds, mice, rabbits, cows, goats, horses and chickens. Visit duck ponds. Ride elevators and go through car washes and tunnels. Walk on an assortment of surfaces, tables and stairs.

Buy a pup and you will buy love unflinching. – Rudyard Kipling

Introduce him to vehicles, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, fly swatters, kites, noisy pans, rolling barrels, shopping carts, crowds, traffic, construction zones and fireworks.

These events must not threaten him. Work in short sessions, at a distance from the stimulus where the puppy is not intimidated or stressed. Use food, toys and praise to reward him when he is calm and confi-dent. This is critical. Just as you attempt to “imprint” him with enduring positive experiences, so can you also, if you err, imprint him permanently with negative experiences. It’s imperative he not be frightened. If so, you may have gone too close, too quickly. Back up and slow down. Socialize in a way that he never becomes scared. It may be helpful to join a well-run puppy class.

A dog may be man’s best friend, but a child’s best friend is a puppy. - Unknown

Also, just a word of caution from a training standpoint: You want your kid to be friendly, calm and secure in the presence of strangers, but if you “over-socialize,” that is… let so many people pet and feed him that he starts to look to others for rewards, you may be disappointed to find that in public, he makes a

pest of himself to others and you no longer have his attention (which you need to control and train him). Always strive for balance. You want him comfortable with people touching and interacting with him, but you don’t want him to crave it to the point that it becomes his primary objective (over you). Keep his at-tention on you with praise and yummy (not routine) treats. That said, there is another serious caution: Diseases are real threats to puppies. Until his vaccinations are in effect (usually at about age 4-4½ months), do not allow him within sneezing distance of dogs with whose health you are unfamiliar, or on the ground in areas where infected dogs may have defecated.

Don’t walk him in parks, or even your front yard if it’s accessible to strays. Carry him or keep him in a pen or on a mat. Ask people to use hand disinfectant before they pet him and don’t let him sniff their shoes as these are methods of transmission. (Everyone should take off their shoes before entering your home and wash their hands before meeting your puppy.)

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. - Ben Williams

Do not let these threats keep you from socializing your puppy, as more dogs die from the effects of lack of socialization than from disease. Proper socialization will help him become a happy, confident, life-long member of your family. 'Til next time, kiss the kids!

Victoria

Christmas Carob Mint Dog Cookies – From Paw Luxury

Combine 1 cup flour, 1 cup baking mix (Bisquick or Jiffy), 5 drops mint flavoring, ¼ cup milk, 2 tablespoons margarine, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon corn syrup. Mix all ingredients and roll out onto a floured surface to approximately ¼ inch thick. Cut with bone shape or holiday cookie cutters and position on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned. Cool the dip cookies halfway into melted carob or spoon the carob icing over half of each cookie. Make sure cookies are cooled down before storing, gift wrapping or giving to your pup. Store these treats in a sealed, airtight container for freshness.

**DO NOT substitute chocolate chips, chocolate is toxic to dogs instead go with carob a safe alternative for your barking chocoholic. Carob should be found in your stores baking department.

Gourmutt Holiday Peanut Butter Dog Treats – From Paw Luxury

Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup of whole wheat flour in a medium sized bowl. In a large bowl, mix 1 teaspoon molasses, 2 tablespoons natural pea-nut butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Scoop into small balls and place on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Flatten each

ball with the back side of the fork in both directions, creating a crisscross score design. You can also get out your cookie cutters and have some yuletide fun! Bake at 350 for approximate-ly 30 minutes. Cool before giving the treat to your dog. Store these treats in a sealed contain-er for up to a week.

HOMEADE HOLIDAY-GOODIES FOR THE PUPS!

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Is a pet the right gift? Owning a pet is one of the most rewarding things life can offer and it’s the start of a friendship that will last for years, but pets also come with serious responsibilities and a commitment to their health and happiness. Before deciding what kind of animal to buy, first consider the following questions:

- Is the giftee ready for the responsibility of pet ownership? If the answer ends up being no, are you prepared to take on full responsibility yourself? If you don’t think your kids are ready, perhaps give a lower-maintenance animal, like a fish, and see if they demonstrate the responsi-bility necessary for that desperately-wanted puppy.

- Has the giftee expressed a clear desire for a new pet? This is one case where a truly surprising gift might be an unpleasant surprise. If you’re not sure, Woodard suggests using creative ways to find out: Walk them by a pet-store window; leave Animal Planet on in the background during dinner; take a stroll around the local park or dog run to see if any particular pet catches their eye.

Make your shopping list (and check it twice) If you’ve decided on getting a new pet for the family, you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need to make their new life comfortable and happy.

- For dogs: Leash, collar, chew toys, treats, brush, food and water bowls, certificate for obedience classes and perhaps a chic dog sweater if it’s cold where you live. – For cats: Litter box, collar, food and water bowls, catnip, cat tree or perch and a cozy bed. – Start a file with all the info you’ll need to keep for the pet, including a photo, shot records and name and location of your local vet. – Woodard also recommends providing the pet with a crate that they know and trust, someplace they can relax and be comfortable (and in case of emergency, that you’ll be able to use to easily transport them).

Home for the holidays Now for the fun part: bringing the pet home and introducing him to the family! Despite the classic imagery, skip the bows and boxes; they can be dangerous. Instead, try to stay calm when introducing the new pet, so he’ll be as relaxed as possible. Consider these tips:

- Make sure small children know what to expect and how to act around their new friend. Children should always be supervised and taught to be quiet and gentle around their pet. – For dogs, start housebreaking immediately. Woodard suggests taking a new dog out every 45 minutes so they can learn where to do their business. – For cats, show them where the litter box is and make sure to give them a lot of downtime to adjust. – Help keep their anxiety down by not giving them run of the full house immediately. Use doors and barriers to slowly introduce them to each new room. – Address any behavioral issues immediately, even on the first day. Don’t wait for them to become big problems further down the road. Many training resources are available to help, and you can always contact your local shelter for advice.

Thinking of giving someone a pet for Christmas?

Tips to responsibly give a pet as a gift.

Wall of Fame—Giving tribute to our successful adoptions Always happy to get updates on how they are doing. Share today luckypaw-

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14826 Spaulding Street

Omaha, NE 68116

Phone: 402-510-1346

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Adoption Corner

MABTR’s Rescue Stats

October November

22 arrived 18 arrived

21 adopted 14 adopted

286 Bostons rescued

so far in 2012!

289 Bostons rescued

in 2011!

1846 Bostons rescued

To date! You can learn more about the Bostons available for

adoption at www.adoptaboston.com.

We ask that you help us educate the public about their

options when looking for a new pet. We appreciate the

fact that you are not purchasing your pet from a pet

store that sells lives animals, since 98% of all puppies in

a pet store come from terrible situations such as puppy

mills. For more information on puppy mills visit our site

and read all you need to know about puppy mills.

If you are interested in a breed other than a Boston

check out the links below.

-Petfinder

-Rescue list by breed

-Google search—”breed” rescue

ADOPT,

Don’t Shop

SEND US YOUR OLD COLLARS!

If you have an old or torn dog collar, send it to us and

we’ll use the hardware to

create a new collar!

Brittany Thompson

908 18th St N

Moorehead, MN 56560

MABTR Wall of Fame

If you have adopted a dog from MABTR, please

send us his/her picture! We are creating a web

page devoted to our alumni! Send your photos to

Jennifer at luckypawpals@aol.com.

MABTR Open Position! MABTR continues to grow which is great news, however with that comes the need for

more specialized positions. If you have an interest in learning more about a position

listed below please email luckypawpals@aol.com to set up an interview via phone.

Adoption Administrator — This individual will be responsible for contacting adopting

families once they have been matched up. To make sure that all questions have been

answered, confirming next steps (homevisit and transportation) , and reviewing pro-

cess.

Omaha, NE Event Coordinator—This individual will get MABTR involved in local events

sponsored by other organizations as well as help organize our personal events in the ar-

ea. Also to include managing local fundraisers such as Puffin Sales, Cookie Dough Sales.

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