Name: Lucky"
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Age: Approx. 3 years old
Weight: 14 lbs.
Rescue: Intake on Nov. 6, 2009
Little "Lucky" was found as a stray and surrendered to
a shelter which in turn called us because they knew
he was going to need a little TLC before he'd be ready
for adoption. Lucky is very thin and it appears that he
has been beaten up a few times. There's a little chunk
missing out of the side of one ear. This is old and
healed up so it appears that Lucky was either being
beaten up at a kennel where he was kept or by other
dogs on the streets as he was wandering around
trying to survive. He has quite a few scratches and
bites on his head and face which are in various
stages of healing. His teeth are also in pretty bad
condition and he'll need some dental work. But this
little guy's most serious problem was his left eye
which had multiple old abrasions, scarring, and had
been punctured and subsequently ruptured. As you
can see from the photos, his little eye is protruding
and must be terribly painful!! With vision already lost
in the eye, Lucky underwent surgery to remove the
damaged eye (enucleation). He was also neutered
while in surgery. Lucky is now taking antibiotics and
progressing nicely with his recovery. Once the eye is
completely healed, he will have his dental work
done. Lucky has been vaccinated and tested
heart worm negative. Now that he has gotten the
painful eye removed and has been eating some
good, nutritious food, he is now feeling more
playful and spunky. He's a fun and extremely
friendly little fellow! He loves to play and gets
didn't seem to care too much for the cats at the
shelter though. Once this little one is healed up
adoption and we can already tell that this is going
to be one great little dog. Not to mention that he
is cute, cute, cute!! We'll post updates here as
Lucky progresses in his recovery. It's obvious
that this poor kid has been living a rough, hard
life! We are committed to seeing that he has a
soft, warm doggie bed to lie his head in, gets good
food and medical care and most of all, lots of love
and affection which he absolutely loves! This is
one sweet little love bug of a Boston that should
have never had to suffer the way he has. Watch
for sweet Lucky's updates to be posted here.
***Pupdate: Lucky is doing great!! His eye has healed from surgery and he has had his stitches
removed. He had a good dental cleaning, is getting good, nutritious food and putting some weight on. He
won't be a thin little rail for much longer. Lucky is cute, cute cute and so playful and affectionate. it's
obvious that he's feeling so much better these days and is happy to be in a nice, warm, safe home. When
he gains a little more weight he will be added to the "available" page. Keep an eye out for this guy. The
family who gets this sweet, playful baby doll will the the "Lucky" ones!
***Pupdate 2-1-10: Lucky will be moved to the "available" page this week! He has completely healed
physically and is doing great. He's very playful and oh, so CUTE!! He gets along with female dogs and most
males but doesn't get along with more dominant males. We have been working on socializing him more
around other males before offering him for adoption and are happy to say that he is doing great and we
feel he is now ready to start looking for his forever home. We'll take new, current photos of Lucky this
week so watch for this little sweetie's detailed bio and new photos to be listed!
***Pupdate 2-7-10: Lucky is Ready for Adoption and has been moved to the Available Page!
Name: "Charlie"
Sex: Male
Age: Approx. 2 years old
Weight: 19 lbs.
Rescue: Intake on 2-2-10
Charlie had been spotted running loose around the
neighborhood with a loosely hanging shock collar. Lucky for
him he found his very own guardian angel who felt sorry for him
when she saw how thin he was and was worried about him
spending the cold February nights roaming around on his own.
She collected the handsome guy and took him to the vet where
he was given a check up and given his vaccinations. While
there, the scanned him and found that Charlie had a micro-chip.
When his owner was contacted, she informed Charlie's good
Samaritan that she no longer wanted him and signed an owner
release form. Charlie is a beautiful dog and aside from being
quite a few pounds underweight for his frame, he looks healthy.
However, looks can be deceiving. While at the vet, Charlie was
also tested for Heartworms and found to be positive. Charlie
had also not been neutered. By getting him off the streets,
Charlie's rescuer undoubtedly saved an untold number of unwanted puppies from being born thus
preventing Charlie and any of the lady friends he encountered on his travels from adding to the homeless
pet epidemic. Although she totally fell in love with sweet Charlie, she already had several other dogs to
care for and felt it would be better for Charlie to be adopted to a loving home that needed to be blessed
with some pet companionship. She contacted MBTR and we were very happy to assist this wonderful lady
in helping Charlie get a second chance. Charlie will be neutered and will receive heartworm treatments
before being placed for adoption. Heartworm treatments will require several months but we're sure
Charlie will do fine as he's a trooper! This is one of the calmest, sweetest dogs we've ever met and he will
be an absolute blessing to someone who is short a Boston in their household.....and besides being so
sweet, he's one good looking boy!! We don't know how his owner couldn't love him or care for him but
we're just thankful that a compassionate person took pity on him and took it upon herself to see that this
boy got a brand new start. Please watch for updates on this guy as he receives his treatments.
Charlie has a pre-approved home waiting for him when he finishes his heartworm treatments. No further applications are being accepted on Charlie. Charlie would like to extend his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has so kindly expressed an interest in providing him with a forever home.
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Name: "MiMi"
Sex: Female (Spayed)
Age: 3 years old
Weight: 18 lbs.
Rescue:
Mimi was received from a shelter in Pensacola, FL. She
has a cleft palate and will be evaluated by the vet to make
sure there are no problems with it but she seems to be
just fine. It's actually kind of cute! Mimi is also on the
skinny side with hip bones and ribs protruding and some
dry, flakey skin. She also has some bald spots on her rump
where the hair has been rubbed off. Mimi will be vetted
and put on a balanced, nutritious diet so that we can get
some weight on this skinny girl and improve her skin and
coat. She is heartworm negative and should be ready to
be put up for adoption in about 2-3 weeks. Please keep an
eye on her updates. This sweet little girl will be a
wonderful pet for some lucky family!
Name: "Manny"
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Age: 2 years old
Weight: 17 lbs.
Rescue:
Manny was an owner release and came from Ft. Walton Beach, FL.
He was surrendered because his owner had to work long hours and
Manny was suffering from seperation anxiety. He was getting so
nervous and distraught that he was tearing up his crate to get out.
Before he got hurt, his owners decided it was best for him to be
re-homed with someone who had more time to give him. Manny is
currently being reconditioned to like his crate (with the help of lots
of treats and praises) and to become more independent. He's also
getting plenty of exercise which greatly decreases his anxiousness.
So far he is doing GREAT!! He will be brought up to date on
vaccinations and then placed up for adoption.
Name: "Al Poochino"
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Age: 4 years old
Weight: 20 lbs.
Rescue:
"Poochino" was a resdent of Alaqua Animal Refuge near Destin, FL.
This is a wonderful refuge and if you've never heard of them,
please check them out on the web. He was brought to Alaqua as a
stray with the right eye enucleated. The right eye appears to have a
cataract or glaucoma. He is being evaluated by our vet to see if
there is anything we can do to improve him vision. He appreas to
be almost totally blind but gets around amazingly well using his
sense of smell and his sense of hearing and will follow the sound of
your voice. This big, beautiful Boston is house trained and knosws
basic commands. As soon as we know the full story of Pooch's eye,
the problem will be address and he'll then be put up for adoption.
This sweet boy would fit into just about any home.
Name: "Penelope"
Sex: Female
Age: 10 months old
Weight: 11 lbs.
Rescue:
"Penelope" was surrendered by her owner who was working two
jobs and felt that she needed someone who could devote more
time to her. Penelope is a precious little, petite girl who is just a joy
to have around...very loving and affectionate. Submissive and gets
along well with other dogs. She has demodectic mange and
although she looks quite beautiful right now, she does still have
some hair loss on her feet and will receive medications until she
has a negative skin scrape. Miss Penelope will also be spayed
before she is adopted. As with all our dogs, we want them to be
loved companions and not used for breeding. Watch for this cutie
to be listed on the available page. She will melt your heart!
Name: "Buddy" - Boston Mix
Sex: Male
Age: 2 years old
Weight: 14 lbs.
Rescue:
Buddy is one CUTE little guy! He's a Boston Terrier Mix who flew
down to MBTR via "Pilots N Paws" from the Okefenokee Shelter in
GA. He's a healthy, young, vibrant little guy who loves to play and
always has his tail joyfully wagging! He's up-to-date on vaccinations
and will be neutered before adopting. We also want Buddy to gain
just a couple of pounds before leaving. He's definately not in bad
shape but we like them filled out and looking sharp when they leave
us. Buddy does well with other dogs, male or female, and loves all
people, young or old. We think Buddy would do fine in just about
any home because she's so easy going. Watch for updates on Buddy
and for his move to the "available page"
Name: "Cinder" - Boston Mix
Sex: Female
Age: Approx. 4 years old
Weight: approx. 28 lbs.
Rescue:
Little Mama flew down with Buddy via "Pilots N Paws" from the
Okefenokee Shelter in GA. She's a Boston Terrier mix who has the
most beautiful, sleek, smooth, shiny black coat we've ever seen!
When the sunlight hits this little lady, the glare is blinding. So pretty!
Little Mama came by her name because while she was at the shelter,
she had pups. All that is behind her now. She'll be spayed and will
look forward to being someone's loyal companion and not raising
pups. She's up-to-date on vaccinations and will start looking for her
forever home as soon as she is spayed and has recovered from
surgery. She's fat, sleek, and the picture of health. Little Mama gets
along with other dogs and is very affectionate. She cuddled in her
foster dad's lap on the drive home from the airport! This pretty little
gal would make a wonderful family dog so watch for updates on her.
Name: "Roxie"
Sex: Female
Age: Approx. 3 years old
Weight: approx. 14 lbs.
Rescue:
Roxie's owners moved and left her in the care of a friend. After the
move, they could not take Roxie with them so her caretaker, who
didn't want to see her taken to a shelter, contacted MBTR. Roxie is
quite pregnant and the father is unknown. She also appears to have
a problem with one of her back legs...we are suspecting a luxating
patella. Roxie's first order of business is to see the vet for a
through exam. Since she is so far along, an ultrasound will most
likely be performed to see how far along she is. When Roxie has
her babies, she will be spayed and not have to worry with this
business again and can move on to the business of being
someone's baby. She'll be brought up-to-date on vaccinations and
heartworm tested. We'll also know more about the leg after her vet
exam and will post updates as we find out new information. This is a
petite little girl with a to-die-for adorable face! Once all her medical
problems are addressed and she is readied for adoption, she will be
a precious little lap dog for someone. All she wants to do is sit in
your lap or have you hold her. She cries for you to pick her up and
sticks to her people like glue. Whoever gets this sweetheart will
truly have a little gem!
PUPDATE: 2-26-10 - "Mimi" saw the vet today and got a clean bill of health. It seems that she has a
"hair lip" which means that only the skin of the lip is involved and there is no problem with her sinuses or
palate. She can eat whatever she likes. The vet thinks her dry, flakey skin, and bald patches are
nutritionally related. He recommended more Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the diet. We also want her to gain a
few extra pounds to that her ribs and hip bones no longer show before she is placed for adoption. An
overall good report and easily correctable, minor issues for this girl.
PUPDATE: 2-26-10 - "Manny" had his checkup today and we requested that the vet check his teeth
because he had bad breath. He found that two of Manny's teeth were just hanging and went ahead and
pulled them. He asked if he had suffered any previous trauma and we informed him of Manny pulling and
tearing at his wire crate with his teeth in an attempt to escape while at his previous home. He said that is
most certainly what did damage to the teeth. We told him how much Manny had improved in his foster
home is two short weeks. The vet feels that much of an improvement, that soon, indicated that Manny did
not have true "seperation anxiety" but was rather lonely, bored, and stressed from spending many hours
alone in his crate. Manny will take antibiotics for the next 10 days to clear up infection around the teeth
he had pulled loose. He will also take a analgesic to help him with any discomfort post tooth removal. The
very disappointing news is that Manny is heartworm positive. He will complete his antibiotics and will
then receive his first injection of immiticide to treat his heartworms. Heartworm treatment will require
about two months for treatment and recovery time. We will update often on Manny's progression through
the treatment process.
PUPDATE: 2-26-10 - "Poochino" visited the vet today to have his eye examined. He has very little site
left in his remaining eye and the vet suspects glaucoma. He will make and appointment for next week for
Poochino to see a specialist to determine if there is anything that can be done to improve Poochino's
sight or preserve the remaining sight he has. Poochino does very well and is a healthy, happy, loving boy.
Even if he were totally blind, he would still be an exceptional dog but we want to try to prevent that if we
can. We'll post more updates after Poochino consults with the specialist.
PUPDATE: 2-24-10 - "Penelope" continues her treatment for mange. Her coat is looking good and she
has gained a few pounds. She will again be evaluated in a couple of weeks and given a skin scrape to see
if she is free of all mange mites.
PUPDATE: 2-27-10 - Little "Buddy" is doing great! He's eating well, taking his vitamins, and
gaining weight. He has an appointment to be neutered week after next. We'll post updates after he
has his surgery.
PUPDATE: 2-27-10 - "Little Mama" is doing very well. She's sleek and healthy and we've made an
appointment to have her spayed. We'll post updates after her surgery.
PUPDATE: 2-27-10 - Adorable little Roxie has only been with us a few days but she's eating well
and is a very loving little girl. She has an appointment next week to see the vet for a checkup and
estimate how far along she is in her pregnancy. She'll also get a complete health check up and
any other medical issues will be treated. We'll post updates after her vet visit next week.
PUPDATE: 3-4-10 - "Buddy" was neutered and Micro-chipped today and is doing just fine. As
soon as he has his stitches out (about a week), we will get new photos and place him on the
available page. Watch for this cute little Boston Mix!
***Pupdate 3-4-10: "Charlie" was neutered and Micro-chipped today. He is doing just fine and
will get his first HW tx next week. We will post more updates on Charlie as his tx's progress.
Name: "Ms. Fancy"
Sex: Female
Age: Approx. 3 years old
Weight: approx. 16 lbs.
Rescue:
Ms. Fancy was found as a stray and taken to a shelter. They quickly
realized that this little lady was sick. She has a thick, yellow drainage
from her nose indicating a respiratory infection. She also tested HW
positive. Since she was going to need some extra time for
medications, treatments, and to recover, it was determined that she
be sent to rescue. She is a lovely lady with a half white face but she
has no hearing problems. She loves to ride in the car, walks well on
a leash and is very affectionate. It seems that she was once
someone's baby. It's hard to believe that no one would be looking
for such a cute little Boston, but she was never claimed, had not
collar or tags and was not microchipped. It will take approx. 3
months for Fancy to complete her HW tx's and recovery time. We'll
post updates as she progress through her treatment.
Name: "Gator"
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Age: 2 years old
Weight: approx. 18 lbs.
Rescue:
Gator is an owner release. His owners report that he plays rough
and knocks down their 8 y/o when he jumps up on them. So far, we
have not seen him jump up on anyone. He appears to be a sweet
dog that gets along well with people and other dogs. But he's only
been here a few days and we will continue to monitor his behavior.
He is due for his shots and has a vet appointment for this week. He
will also be tested for heartworms. Hopefully, all will be well with
Gator and you will see this big, pretty Boston Boy on the available
page soon! We'll post more updates as we learn more about his
health status.