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.
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.
Sadie - IL934
Sadie is still very shy around people she doesn't know, Stands back and barks at strangers. She is very sweet with her family. Likes to trot around the yard carrying a stuffed toy and will play fetch for a short time. She has been good with the family dogs and any visitors. She is mostly very well behaved. If she is doing something she shouldn't usually a "no" will stop the behavior, and she doesn't normally do it again.
Otis - IL862
**Otis will be available for adoption in another week or so.**
Otis is a two-year-old pug who came in to rescue very much withdrawn, unsure of people, and not willing to eat. In his foster home, he has warmed up to people and has become very attached to his foster brother. He’s now eating well. When Otis came in, it was noted that he had extreme atrophy of the right rear leg. After further investigation, it was found that he had a fractured femur or thigh bone, which has now been surgically corrected. He is still at the vet recovering and will hopefully come back to his foster home in another week or so. He is a very, very, loving, sweet boy who loves snuggles and remains finicky about his treats.
Princess Buttercup - IL871
Princess Buttercup is a rescued breeding dog that is learning the good life. Soft beds and kind hands have been her new favorite thing. She is still settling in and has started walking over to the door to go outside. She just has to be watched to catch it. She does a great job following the resident pug and learning from him. She has found a little bit of her voice and can be demanding. We simply redirect with a toy or ignore. She is a pug named Princess Buttercup so she does have certain expectations. She is a great little dog and deserves the best. As you wish Princess Buttercup.
Ruby - MI1044
**Ruby and Mags are sisters. They would benefit being adopted together.**
Ruby is a sweetheart. She was loved and very much cared for by her previous owner. She is trained well in all of the important areas. Ruby will sometimes bark when she hears someone new walk in the front door. She minds her own business, but will gladly accept rubs and attention as long as you want to give it. She will sleep on the sofa all day, cuddle up next to her humans, sit in your lap and likes to bury herself in the covers of the bed at night. She will also go on adventures with you as she's up for almost anything! Ruby has a ‘sister’ named Mags that she has been with for quite a while and they should remain as a pair. They just do well together! Don’t let her age or missing eye fool you! This girl still has lot of life to give!
Mags (Maggie) - MI1045
**Mags and Ruby are sisters. They would benefit being adopted together.**
Mags is a true Boston Terrier! She is always ready and willing to get the party started! She will play with her bonded ‘sister’ Ruby, rough-house with her foster’s fosters, or go for walks and hikes all day long! Mags likes running laps and smelling new smells in the backyard is good fun for her. She is an attention hog! She will cuddle next you on the sofa or chair and occasionally nudge you for some quick rubs from time to time. She’s been known to stand in your lap and block your view of the TV until she gets her rubs and kisses! She was very much loved and cared for by her previous owners, and it shows in day-to-day life. Potty trained, socialized fairly well, playful with humans of all ages (might smother infants with kisses though!) and a bit of a guard dog if she hears the front door at an unusual time. She really is what any of us would want in a Boston Terrier. Meet her and find out!
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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.
Honey Jane - OH1583
Honey Jane found herself at the Franklin County Dog Shelter as a stray. She was never re-claimed. She had significant skin issues (bacterial and fungal) and the girl has definitely had a couple of litters. She is a typical Frenchie. Funny and clown like. She is VERY stubborn and uses her head to get her way. However, she's a sweet girl and she loves car rides, belly rubs and sitting on your lap.
Sierra - OH1569
Sierra is a good girl but she needs a lot of time and patience. She was a puppy mill dog and didn't have a lot of interaction with people. When she came to us, she didn’t come of her crate. She is slowly learning to trust people and becoming familiar with a collar and leash. Sierra is very scared of loud noises and she is also afraid of kids. A home with children is not recommended. She’s doesn’t like fast movements. She will sniff you and if she feels safe, will let you pet her. She uses pee pads currently and is not house trained. When putting on her leash, she will not walk outside and has to be carried. She just wants to go right back in the house. Sierra will need someone who is will to work with her.
Betsie - CP1000
Betsie is a 4-year-old spayed Boston terrier with Megaesophagus. Her megaesophagus is controlled and she doesn’t currently need fed upright she just has a strict diet and can’t have any treats. She had a Persistent Right Aortic Arch causing her megaesophagus and I had it surgically repaired at OSU. She is dog selective and would do best as an only dog or with submissive dogs. She has a high prey drive and cannot live in a home with cats. She would love a fenced in yard as her recall isn’t great but she does okay on a tie out. She is potty trained but like any little dog if it’s raining or the grass is too high, she will tinkle on the floor. I will provide all vet care and will also provide financial assistance to buy her dog food as she has to eat a specific kind (Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach Small Breed). She is such a happy girl and loves her “stuffies”. She loves to get the zoomies when you get home and then cuddle up with you right after! She is rambunctious and loves to go on walks to explore! She is such a good girl, she just needs a perfect home to give her a better life!
Moki - OH1595
**Foster is willing to assist with transport to adopter (Michigan, Western Indiana, etc.)**
Moki is playful, likes chew toys, is working on returning toys thrown, and likes to cuddle. He is friendly towards visitors. Moki displays some separation anxiety, likely due to recent life changes. He bonds and settles in quickly. Moki will alert you to visitors by barking. No food or toy aggression noted. Currently sharing home with two small Boston's and tends to go after them. He would be best suited as the only dog in the home.
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.