adoptable dogs updates
We have many dogs available for adoption. Some of them have adoption restrictions, such as no cats, no kids, or no other dogs. Some may have special medical needs. Be aware that not all kid friendly dogs are dog friendly. Dogs that are not dog friendly cannot live with other dogs! We also have senior dogs. They make just as good a companion as a younger dogs.
Thank you for your patience as we try to match you with your perfect pet!!
We appreciate every one of you.
Powder - IN844
Powder is a 1 year old, neutered male, Catahoula Terrier mix. He is good with kids and loves car rides. He has a high energy drive, needing a big safe yard to run and play. Ideally, a home with another young dog to play with would really make his dreams come true! He is good with cats and loves walks, toys, and playing outside. Powder is being fostered in Michigan.
Hammy the Goyle - MI1023
Hammy was found as a stray with really strained breathing. She needs someone familiar with bracy breeds. She is a really sweet, 2 year old, French Bulldog. Right now, she is not comfortable being carried around, but she does like to sit on laps. She had palate and cherry eye surgery on June 23. After recovery, her breathing, sleeping, eating, and walks have all greatly improved.
Marley - OH1520
Boston-Beagle mix Marley around 3 years old. She is very active, loves to play ball, and go on walks. She's also a good coach potato, happily sitting on your lap or by your side after her exercise. Marley is good with other dogs and older kids. Marley is a very smart girl and she is becoming the perfect companion with her training. She is fostered in Michigan.
Floyd - IN811
Floyd comes with all the good things about a senior dog. He walks well on leash and leaves the chickens alone. He is a lovely dog and his biggest weakness is getting into the trash. He is 11 and because of his age, he needs to go outside to potty more often. He is crate trained and housebroken. He is with his foster in Michigan.
Poncho - MI979
Poncho is a 6 year old Boston and is the happiest dog in the house. He wants to be your best friend, sit on your lap, cuddle with you in bed, and follow you all over the house. He needs someone who will be patient with his belly band/marking and be able to teach him not to do it. He is an active boy that wants to play with dogs or people. He loves toys and will play tug of war and catch with you.
Melo - MI1034
Melo is a 6-year-old Boston Terrier with beautiful blue eyes. Don’t let his age fool you. This big boy is full of energy and loves to play. His current foster home is working on jumping as this boy can jump! This might be great for someone who is interested in agility training. When he is not playing and being cheeky, Melo will lay around and always look for a cuddle. Melo came into rescue with a mast cell tumor. Luckily, MWBTR was able to get him the needed surgery and now is ready to go.
Sissy - MI1035
Carolina aka Sissy is a 7-year-old Boston Terrier. Sissy is very loving and just wants to be wherever her foster mom is. While she is active and barks to get your attention (especially belly rubs), her favorite thing to do is to burrow under the blankets and cuddle with her humans. She is a very smart girl and knows sit and wait. She’s currently working on stay. Sissy is being fostered in a home with older kids. She would be good with children five and up.
Sissy - MI1040
Sissy is very sweet, social, cuddly and affectionate. She is very bonded with Scooter (MI1039), her foster brother. Sissy is moderately active and the dominant one between herself and Scooter. She recently discovered a spot where the ground is somewhat elevated from a tree root and can jump the cyclone fence at about 3 feet high. Sissy comes when she is called and will sit. She’s still working on some of the other training.
Isabel - MI1037
Isabel’s person passed away in November. She was with a family member for a while, but they had 2 other dogs and it was too much for them and the other dogs just kind of ignored her. She is highly food motivated and loves her treats. Isabel goes into her crate to just chill when she feels like it. She will bark to alert if someone is in the yard, but will settle down once you tell her it’s ok.
Arrow - IN928
Arrow is a very social guy, friendly with people, and other dogs his size. He has not been around bigger dogs yet. As Arrow is a breeder release, he is getting used to real life and enjoying sniffs in new environments. He is learning leash manners and basic manners and behavior in the house. Arrow is active and likes to do zoomies.
Cheyanne - IN926
As a breeder release, Cheyanne is working on socialization with people, as she is a bit timid and shy. She is social with other dogs and will watch them and mimic their behavior towards people. She likes to explore/sniff out the new environment. Cheyanne is a happy girl and likes zoomies.
Ruby - IN929
Ruby is a small little girl. She is curious of all things new. She is learning to trust people and come sit with you. Ruby is timid/shy at first, but will warm up with treats or just allowing her to sit with you. As a breeder release, Ruby is learning to wear a collar and leash for walking and other basic manners.
Tiny - IN932
Coming from a breeder release, Tiny is submissive and shy around people. However, if she sees the other dogs getting affection from humans, she is curious and comes to check them out as well. Tiny will allow pets under the chin and take treats. She is doing good with crate and housetraining, but will need adjustment time in her new home.
Ohio
Samantha - IL822
Samantha is a sweetheart that loves attention, she gently places her paw on you to get a pet. She likes her dog bed, tough toys, car rides, and walks. She does not have many teeth but can get squeaker out of toys. We leave her on sun porch during day up to 8 hrs and she does not potty. She will bark if left alone outside, We are rewarding her with treats when quiet, which is helping. She has had trouble with some dogs, so will need to meet any pets that will be living with her. She walks well on leash, loves car rides. She needs her food softened before eating and dry food treats to help remove tarter on her existing teeth. She loves to sit on laps and next to her person on couch. Samantha is being fostered in Ohio.
Emmett - OH1534
Emmett is a high-energy, smart, inquisitive, and stubborn boy. He knows what 'no' means, he just doesn't usually care. He is good at sharing food and toys, but will chew anything on the floor, shoes, treats, toy fluff, or socks (his favorite). He is working on leash training and is generally excited to go on walks. He loves strangers, but will sound ferocious when they are in his house. He quickly warms up and is excited and over dramatic to meet new people that will finally love his as much as he demands.
Hansel - MI988
Hansel is a great lap dog and loves to hang out with foster mom all day long! He is 10 years old and is good with other dogs but not known with cats or other children. He is crate trained and housebroken. He can be a picky eater and likes his kibbles moistened with a little water. Hansel also has cataracts. Gretel MI989 is Hansel's sister. They are not a bonded pair and can be adopted separately.
Gretel - MI989
Gretel has a big personality! She loves to fetch the tennis ball and she never tires out. She will pick the ball up, drop the ball, dance around, and grunt if she thinks you are ignoring her. She is a lot of fun to watch. She has had one eye removed. With her very limited eyesight, she wears a halo to protect her other eye. She loves chasing that ball so much she can crash into any solid surface, bounce off, and on the hunt again. Sometimes she sounds like a little piglet. Gretel is a bundle of love that steals your heart. Hansel MI988 is Gretel's brother. They are not a bonded pair and can be adopted separately.
Whiskey - OH1577
Whiskey is the sweetest, happiest, 2-year-old girl who is a perfect mix of lovey couch potato and fun-loving, playful gal. She enjoys being close to or on her people but she also wants to play and go for speedy walks if you're up for it. Whiskey's happy place is on the couch with her people or in the backyard on a sunny, warm day. She also loves to play with people and dogs if they're up for it. If not, she will chew her bones to entertain herself.
Indiana
Addie - IN930
My name is Addie. I have been having babies for awhile now so I am just learning how to be a dog. My foster mom is walking me daily which I love. It took a few days to get used to the leash but I'm a fast learner. I am timid at first but once I trust you, watch out :) I would love a home where I can take walks and be around my human.
Ace - IL846
Ace is a joyful whirlwind of energy—equal parts goofball and cuddle bug. He’s fantastic with kids (tested with ages 3 and 10) and gets along well with our 4-year-old male Dalmatian (no cats in the house). Always thrilled to greet us at the door, Ace brings playful enthusiasm to every moment. He loves chew toys (and the occasional rogue stuffed animal) and can spend hours happily gnawing on sticks. While he's still learning to mind his manners at mealtime and can be a bit possessive around food, especially with other dogs, he's making steady progress. With a little guidance, Ace is well on his way to being the perfect companion.
Our Adoptions Rules and Guidelines
Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue is a registered 501(c)(3) rescue covering the states of IL, IN, MI, and OH. We are a 100% foster-based rescue, devoted to helping Boston, Boston mixes, special needs Boston's, we have also saved other dogs in need of rescue and education.
Our adoption process involves multiple steps and typically can take up to 4 weeks from the time we receive your application to the time your adoption is finalized. This process can take longer depending on the response from references. We reserve the right to deny any application without explanation.
1. We require that all applicants be at least 20 years old when applying to adopt one of our dogs.
2. All of our dogs and/or puppies are in foster homes. We do not schedule private “Meet and Greets” without an approved application. Our Adoption Fee is $450 for age 0 to 7 yrs; $275 for 8 years and up.
3. We can adopt an animal ‘out of state’, but you must be willing to travel to where the pet is being fostered for a meet-n-greet, and transport the animal yourself after the adoption.
4. We cannot place a hold on a dog for you. If you are not ready to adopt because of a vacation or other event, please do not reach out about adopting until you are ready.
5. If you have other animals (dogs/cats) in your home, they must be up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventions (dogs), and spayed/neutered. We will verify this with your veterinarian. If your animals are not up to date, your application will be denied.
6. If you do not own the property you live in, you must provide the owner/landlord’s name and phone number. We will contact them to verify that you are permitted to have a pet.
7. If you are getting ready to move or are in the process of moving, please do not complete an application until after you are settled in your new home.
Be advised that we reserve the right to conduct a Home Visit [either in person or via zoom] before placing an animal with you.
8. Please make sure to fully complete your application; leaving questions blank or not including all requested information will delay your application.
9. Once your online application is submitted, it can take our volunteers up to four weeks to process it. If we have questions about your application, we will email you. Please make sure to check your spam and other folders, for our messages!
10. Once your application is approved, you will receive an email giving you directions on who to contact regarding adoption. The team processing applications then sends out your information to foster homes regarding possible matches for the foster dog.
The foster home will then contact you via email and/or phone. If you do not respond promptly to their email or phone call, they will move on to the next applicant.
11. Once you have talked with the foster home and arranged for a meet-n-greet; and have met the dog. You are able to adopt at the time of the meet-n-greet. If you are unsure of adopting at the meet-n-greet [we ask you to think about it for 24 hour minimum] to decide on finalizing the adoption.
12. Once your new pet is home with you, we strongly recommend decompression, i.e., keeping the dog at home for three to five days and allowing it to just get acquainted with you and the house. Before going to 10 places or visiting 10 people (a handout will be provided at time of adoption regarding decompression).
13. We recommend taking the dog to your veterinarian within 10 days of adoption for a general check-up. This gets your dog established with the veterinarian and you can provide them with copies of the records you are provided at the time of adoption.
14. If you are interested in multiple dogs, please indicate it appropriately on your application. Once your application is approved your information will be sent to one foster parent at a time to avoid any confusion with multiple people reaching out to you.
15. Your application will be saved on file for one year and will be used for all dogs you would be interested in that time-frame. No need to keep filling out applications!
Adoption application approval means you are approved to adopt an animal from us, it does not mean you are necessarily approved for the animal you applied for, i.e., 1) The dog may already be adopted; 2) There may be specific circumstances in your home that do not make it a good fit for that dog, but you may be a fit for a different dog.